Marrying a Thai Puying

[sawadee]

Documentation verification and endorsement not that troublesome, only 1 time.

Unless i marry again, but these were needed 10yrs ago.

Ta-bian Baan - House Registration MUST have
Education cert - if any
Birth Cert - if any

And all need to be translated in English and certified by Thai Embassy in Spore.
Translation cost depends on how many copy.
Thai Embassy endorsement during my time was free, now i think is $20 per copy.

And in my case, there was only 1 document i had which is the Ta-Bian Baan that was used for PR application.

Sin-Thai connection was setup by someone else and i am not sure if it is still in use.

Posted by: HuaNgoo2 at: 7/27/06 5:48 pm

[sawadee]

in that i only need to translate the family registration book..kekeke
how abt the IC? need to translate?
all the translation and verification can be done at spore embassy?
do both spouses have to be around?

thanx brudder hua ngoo2...really appreciate that.
i will in return provide more updated info as i go along with mine.

Posted by taurus75

[sawadee]

i find this piece of info helpful...

Press Date
2-Mar-2006

Response By Senior Minister Of State For Law And Home Affairs A/P Ho Peng Kee At The Committee Of Supply Debate 2006 On The Ministry Of Home Affairs, 02 March 2006



Immigration

55. Dr Maliki has also commented about the impact of our policies on immigration facilities for foreign spouses of Singaporeans and how we can better educate them on the requirements they need to fulfill for them to bring in their foreign spouses.

56. Sir, let me assure Dr Maliki that our policies on long-term immigration facilities take into account the preservation of family unity. We are mindful of the need to manage this carefully, as the proportion of marriages involving a Singaporean and a foreign spouse has increased from about 21% in 2003 to almost 30% in 2005.

57. But the Member well knows that marriage to a Singaporean does not automatically guarantee that the foreign spouse will be granted long-term immigration facilities. However, even in cases where the foreign spouse is not eligible for permanent residence (PR), we would still consider granting the foreign spouse a Long Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP) to enable him or her to remain in Singapore.

58. Essentially, we need to ensure that foreigners given PR status do not become a burden to the State. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents sponsoring their foreign spouses or children for PR would need to show that they are able to support them financially. Nevertheless, as I had said earlier, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) adopts a sensitive and calibrated approach. Based on ICA’s records, the approval rates for PR and LTSVP applications by foreign spouses have been relatively stable for the past three years, at 60% and 85% for PR and LTSVP respectively.

59. Where appropriate, ICA has been providing applicants with the reasons for rejection, to help them understand what they can do to improve their eligibility when they re-apply.

60. In short, Sir, ICA’s guidelines governing the grant of long-term immigration facilities to foreign spouses are sufficiently compassionate to allow deserving spouses to stay in Singapore, keeping in mind the importance of sustaining the marriage and supporting family cohesion.

Posted by Taurus75

[taurus75]

hmmm..as i am going along with it..will try to update brudders on this issue..coz i think many brudders are still confuse and many kept unknown or outdated by the govermment.

[taurus75]

These are few correspondences i have with MCYS ROM....hope this helps...Latest>

To register a marriage in Singapore, either one of the couple will need to
be physically in Singapore for at least 15 days prior to the day they file
a notice of marriage with the Registry.

You will then need to file for a notice of marriage via our website,
www.rom.gov.sg within 3 months prior to, and at least 22 days before your
marriage date.

You can only apply for a date 3 months before your marriage date as
stipulated by the Women's Charter, which is the law governing marriages in
Singapore.

Both of you are eligible as long as you are above 21 years, non-Muslim and
single. If either of you have previous marriages, you will need to produce
a Decree Nisi Absolute (divorce paper) during your documentation
verification day.

Should any of her documents (if required) is in Thai, she will need to have
it translated into English and endorsed by a Notary Public Officer.

You may wish to visit our website at www.rom.gov.sg for further details.

All the best for your upcoming marriage.

Regards,
Registry Of Marriages

[taurus75]

To register a marriage in Singapore, either ONE of the couple will need to
be physically in Singapore for at least 15 days prior to the day they file
a notice of marriage with the Registry. This also applies to Singaporean
couples getting married in Singapore. As such, there is no need for your
spouse-to-be to be in Singapore for more than 15 days before you can submit
your application.

If she has never worked in Singapore, there is no need to seek clearance
from the Ministry of Manpower.

Lastly, there is no restriction on the nationality of the witnesses as long
as they are above 21 years of age.

All the best for your upcoming marriage.

Regards,
Registry Of Marriages

[taurus75]

You need not translate her passport into English. However, if she has
other documents (eg, divorce certificate) for submission, the documents
will need to be officially translated and endorsed by a Notary Public
Officer or Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand.

If your wife does not speak or understand Mandarin and English, a Thai
interpreter will be required on your statutory declaration appointment and
solemnisation day.

We do not provide interpreter but you may contact the Thai Embassy at
67372475 for referrals.

All the best for your upcoming marriage.

Regards,
Registry Of Marriages

[taurus75]

You will only need her passport if she is above 21 year of age. Else you
will need your parental consent from your future in-laws.

We hope it clarifies.

Regards,
Registry Of Marriages

[taurus75]

From ICA

Dear XXXXXXXX,

We refer to your email dated 11 Jul 2006.

2 We are pleased to inform you that Thai passport holders are not required to apply for a visa to enter Singapore.

3 Upon arrival in Singapore, visitors are generally granted a 14-day or 30-day Social Visit Pass if they are able to meet our entry requirements, which include, holding a valid passport with at least six months validity, entry visas (if applicable), confirmed return/onward tickets, sufficient funds for the period of stay in Singapore and entry facilities, including visas, to their onward destinations. The issue of a pass is at the discretion of Immigration & Checkpoints Authority officers at the time of arrival at Singapore checkpoints.


4 All foreigners who are in Singapore for the purpose of social visit or attending short business negotiations and discussions and require a short extension of stay may submit their applications for extension of Social Visit Pass for our consideration. Each application will be considered on its own merits.

5 Please be informed that any Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident aged 21 or any Singapore registered corporation can act as a local sponsor for Social Visit Pass applications. If an individual SC/SPR is sponsoring, he/she must produce his/her original and photocopy of the NRIC. As for application sponsored by a Singapore registered company, a letter stating details of applicant's business visit and undertaking of the maintenance and repatriation of the applicant is required.

6 Application could be submitted by either the applicant or the sponsor, provided the application forms are duly completed and signed. All the original documents will be returned immediately after sighting. Applicants will be notified on the date of collection upon submission of the application and the validity of SVPs upon approval.
*Note: Female applicants aged between 15 and 45 years old must be present during the submission to declare at the counter whether she is pregnant at the time of application.

7 Details of applications, procedure and documents required for applying social visit pass are available in our department’s Internet website at www.ica.gov.sg under Visitor Services. I hope you will find other useful information while surfing our website.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

XXXXXXXXXXX(Ms)
Customer Services Officer
for COMMISSIONER
IMMIGRATION & CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY
ICA Feedback/178333

[taurus75]

Dear XXXXXXXXXX,

We refer to your email dated 15.7.2006.

2 Whilst we understand your wish to extend your future wife's stay in
Singapore, kindly note that all application for Social Visit Pass (SVP) is
considered on its own merits. In this regard, she may submit a request for
application to extend the Social Visit Pass through your sponsorship before
its current expiry date at the Visitor Services Centre, 4th Storey, ICA
Building (Next to the Lavender MRT Station) for our consideration. The
validity of the new SVP will be effective from the date of submission.

3 We will notify on the date of collection upon submission of the
application and the validity of SVPs upon approval. Details of
applications, procedure and documents required for applying social visit
pass are available in our department’s Internet website at
www.ica.gov.sg under Visitor Services. I hope you will find other
useful information while surfing our website.

4 In addition, we would like to inform you that a Singapore
Citizen/Permanent Resident is eligible to apply Long Term Social Visit Pass
(LTSVP) or Permanent Residence for the spouse, as long as the marriage is
lawful or legally in order, together with the supporting documents for our
consideration upon obtaining the marriage certificate. In addition, please
note that an official translation is necessary for documents which are not
written in English.

5 Please be informed that ICA only grants Singapore Permanent Residence
(SPR) status to eligible applicants and all applications are considered on
the merits of the case. Facilities/rights accorded to Singapore permanent
residents are determined by individual agencies, for example, housing by
HDB, education by MOE etc.

6 As application for HDB Housing comes under the purview of Housing &
Development Board (HDB), you may wish to visit their website at
www.hdb.gov.sg or liaise with them for more information at:

HDB Hub, 480 Lorong 6
Toa Payoh
Singapore 310480
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Thank you.

Yours sincerely,


XXXXXXXXXXXX (Ms)
Customer Services Officer
for COMMISSIONER
IMMIGRATION & CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY
ICA Feedback/178756

[taurus75]

dunno whether got any agency that do all these service for sporeans wanted to marry thai.
maybe GM should have an agency like this..so as to save all the hassle on the procedures and regulations...

maybe some seniors here can advise..thanx
Kop khun mak krup

[bahnoo]

T75 When u free u give me a call and meet up, snake already told me to bring u to the shop for translation and also u may want to check with them on what to do there.

Cheers
Bahnoo

taurus75 said:

dunno whether got any agency that do all these service for sporeans wanted to marry thai.
maybe GM should have an agency like this..so as to save all the hassle on the procedures and regulations...

maybe some seniors here can advise..thanx
Kop khun mak krup

[taurus75]

bahnoo said:

T75 When u free u give me a call and meet up, snake already told me to bring u to the shop for translation and also u may want to check with them on what to do there.

Cheers
Bahnoo

taurus75 said:

dunno whether got any agency that do all these service for sporeans wanted to marry thai.
maybe GM should have an agency like this..so as to save all the hassle on the procedures and regulations...

maybe some seniors here can advise..thanx
Kop khun mak krup

can arrange this friday bo?
i treat kopi...okies.

[taurus75]

btw hor..are sawadee and bahnoo saem person??!!

[bahnoo]

taurus75 said:

btw hor..are sawadee and bahnoo saem person??!!

yes. sawadee is the full admin of the forum. bahnoo is for me to do posting