Service for Thai Nationals

Thai Identity Card renewal

This service is reserved only for Thai nationals residing in Belgium and Luxembourg whose Thai ID card will expire in less than 60 days ;

• has expired
• has been damaged
• has been lost. *** In case of card loss, a police report which specifies the detail of “the loss of Thai ID card” is required.

Applicant must be present at the Embassy with a prior appointment for the renewal. The required documents are to be prepared as follows:

1. A duly completed ID card request form Click here
2. A current Thai ID card+ a copy (The old card must be returned to the Embassy)
3. A Belgian/Luxembourgish residence card/ ID card+ a copy
4. A copy of Thai passport ( or other Identity documents issued by the Thai authority that has a picture of the holder such as a driving license)
5. (If applicable) A copy of Thai Marriage certificate ( in case of marriage in Thailand) or a Family Registration document (Kor.Ror 22/ค.ร.22) in case of marriage abroad
6. (If applicable) A copy of Thai Death Certificate of spouse
7. Fee:
   • free of charge in the case of card expiry, validity less than 60 days, and change in information on the card
   • 5 euros in the case of card loss

**If the card has not yet expired, applicants may renew an ID card only within the period of  60 days before the card expiry**

**However, the Embassy cannot renew or issue the card in the cases as follows:

1. The first card request
2. Those whose name is registered in the Central House Registration
3. Those who have not been issued a 13-digit ID number
4. Those whose information is not found or is conflicting the database of the Ministry of Interior
5. Those who wish to change details such as title, name, or surname that does not correspond to the current database of the Ministry of Interior

Those who fall into the abovementioned cases are kindly asked to contact the Thai Embassy and the District Office in Thailand for more information and for the card issuance. 

Birth Certificate

Application for a Thai Birth Certificate

Birth Registration form Download

1. Concerns:

•     children born in Belgium or in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
•     of a Thai parent (father or mother)

2. Documents to provide :

 2.1 Concerning the child :

• • a) International Birth Certificate (in 4 languages), legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belgium or Luxemburg ( both digital and sticker versions are accepted)
  • b) A copy of the birth declaration delivered by the hospital with the following details :
    • first name and last name of the child
    • weight of the child at birth
    • date and time of birth
    • name and address of the hospital
    • the document should contain a letterhead indicating the hospital details or the stamp or signature of the doctor or the hospital personnel.
  • c)  Identity documents in the case that the child also holds other nationalities.
  • d) If the child is over 10 years old on the date of registration, pictures of the child with the Thai parent over the past must be presented.

 2.2 Documents related to the parents :

• • a) of the Thai parent
    • a copy of the Thai Identity card
    • a copy of the Thai passport
    • a copy of the residence registration book (Tabian Baan)

• • b) of the non-Thai parent
    • a copy of the Identity card
    • a copy of the passport
    • a copy of the household composition in Belgium
  •  c) Marriage certificate of parents
    • if married in Thailand, a copy of the marriage certificate.
    • if married in Belgium, a copy of the international marriage certificate, legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
    • if married in another country, the marriage certificate has to be translated into English Thai and legalized by the relevant Embassy.
    • If unmarried, the child born to a Thai father and a non-Thai mother is ineligible to apply for a Thai citizenship unless a scientific proof of biological parenthood such as a DNA test is provided.
    • If unmarried, the child born to a Thai mother  and a non-Thai father is eligible to apply for a Thai citizenship. The child can bear the same surname as his/her mother. If the parent wishes the child to have the non-Thai father’s surname, a letter of consent from the father is required. (Click here for the form and duly sign)
    • If unmarried, the child born to a Thai mother  and a Thai father is eligible to apply for a Thai citizenship. The child can bear the same surname as his/her mother. If the parent wishes the child to have the father’s surname, a letter of consent from the father is required. (Click here for the form and duly sign)

Death Certificate

Documents to provide :

Death Declaration form Download

1. International death certificate, legalized by the SPF of Foreign Affairs of Belgium or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg
2. Declaration of death issued by the hospital
3. A copy of the deceased person’s Thai ID card, passport and residence certificate (Tabian Baan)
4. A copy of the declaring person’s ID card

Remarks :

The death declaration of death delivered by the hospital must provide the following information (any missing information may be a reason for the declaration to be refused) :

• Cause of death
• If the deceased person died in a hospital, please provide the duration that the person was hospitalized prior to his/her death
• If the deceased person died in a residence, please provide the duration that the person resided in the place prior to his/her death
• An attestation regarding the deceased person’s cremation or burial
• Last know address of the deceased person
• Occupation of the deceased person

Authorisation to bring the ashes to Thailand

a) International death certificate

→ To be legalized at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (rue des Petits Carmes 27, 1000 Brussels)

b) A copy of of the Thai identity card of the deceased

c) 15 € to pay cash

Customs procedure on bringing corpses/human ash into Thailand  click here 

Marriage Certificate

The Royal Thai Embassy in Brussels may issue marriage certificates to Thai citizens that reside in Belgium & Luxembourg

1. Basic conditions

• • • The couple applying must come to apply for a marriage certificate by mail.
    • One of the parties applying for a marriage certificate must be a Thai citizen

2. Necessary Documentation :

• • Marriage Registration Form
  • Thai national ID card and/or valid passport (of both spouses) (Original plus 1 copy)
  • Thai house registration which has the 13 digit ID number of the individual applying (1 copy)
  • Belgian ot Luxembourg ID

3. Fees

There are no fees associated with applying for a marriage certificate

4. Processing

• Prepare all of the necessary documents.
• Make an appointment with the Royal Thai Embassy via : Consular.brs@mfa.go.th
• Wait for a confirmation of the appointment from Royal Thai Embassy staff.
• On the day of appointment/issual of the marriage certificate, both parties that make up the couple must come to the Royal Thai Embassy in Brussels at the time and date determined by the staff and present the original copies of the required documents. The couple shall receive their marriage certificate on the same day.

For More Information please contact : Consular.brs@mfa.go.th

Divorce Certificate

The Royal Thai Embassy in Brussels may issue marriage certificates to Thai citizens that reside in Belgium & Luxembourg

• The divorce must be by mutual consent.

Required documents for divorce registration :

• • Divorce Registration Form
  • Divorce settlement agreement
  • Original marriage certificate which has an official seal from the district office in Thailand (if it is not available, then you must request a copy with the official seal first)
  • Thai national ID card and/or valid passport (of both spouses) (Original plus 1 copy)
  • Thai house registration which has the 13 digit ID number of the individual applying (1 copy)
  • Belgian ot Luxembourg ID Card.

Two witnesses for divorce registration must submit:

1. • Thai identification cards (for Thai nationals)
   • Passport (for other nationals)

Fees

There are no fees associated with applying for a marriage certificate

Processing

• Prepare all of the necessary documents.
• Make an appointment with the Royal Thai Embassy via : Consular.brs@mfa.go.th
• Wait for a confirmation of the appointment from Royal Thai Embassy staff.
• On the day of appointment/issual of the Divorce certificate, both parties that make up the couple must come to the Royal Thai Embassy in Brussels at the time and date determined by the staff and present the original copies of the required documents. The couple shall receive their Divorce certificate on the same day.

For More Information please contact : Consular.brs@mfa.go.th

Military Draft Deferment

Registrant Enrollment and Military Draft Deferment for Thai students who are studying abroad (Belgium and Luxembourg)

Every Thai male citizens is required by law to join military draft when;

1. Turning 18 years old, one has to enroll for registered status by presenting birth certificate or Thai identity card and a copy of Thai House Registration document to local Registrar (Military Personnel Recruitment) in person. If one cannot present the documents by oneself, authorization can be passed to someone who is of a legal age (over 20 years old) to enroll on one’s behalf. If one failed to enroll or no authorized person enrolled on his behalf, one will be regarded as violating the Registrant Enrollment.
2. Completing 21 years old, one has to join military draft locally, where one is registered to according to House Registration document. For Thai male citizens who are studying in Belgium or Luxembourg can apply for Military Draft Deferment by presenting these documents;
   • 1. A letter from the university/educational institution confirming enrollment stating;
     • 1.1. Name and surname of student
     • 1.2. Field of study (current status/major/faculty/university/country)
     • 1.3. Dates enrolled and expected graduation date
     • 1.4. Length of study program (provide proof from university/educational institution)
     • 1.5. The original letter from the university/educational institution must be officially certified by Ministry of Foreign Affairs Belgium/Luxembourg.
     • 1.6. A letter from the university/educational institution must be translated into Thai language and signed to acknowledge that translation is accurate. (students can translate and sign by themselves)
   • 2. A copy of the Certificate of Registrant (Sor Dor 9) and a copy of Military Summon Letter (Sor Dor 35) (if there is one)
   • 3. A copy of Thai House Registration document
   • 4. A copy of Thai Identity Card (if there is one)
   • 5. A copy of Thai Passport
   • 6. Certificate issued by Royal Thai Embassy Brussels; obtain by submitting the request at Royal Thai Embassy Brussels in person with documents in 2.1, 2.4 and 2.5.
   • 7. Prepare all the documents listed above (2.1 to 2.6) and submit to local Registrar or authorize someone who is of a legal age to submit on one’s behalf.
3. After graduation, one has to join the first available military draft.
4. For more information please contact: Office of the Defence Attaché 8 Rue Greuze 75116 Paris, France Tel. (33-1) 56 26 07 30 Fax. (33-1) 56 26 04 51