Thread: Dual Nationality

I was told that if I register my child at the British Embassy for dual nationality that when the child reaches 18, under Thai law, they have to decide if they want to be Thai or British. Dual nationality isn't recognised after this age in Thailand. Or have I been told a load of shit. Thanks

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My son has dual nationality and as far as I know the law is still as you have posted.

The thing is the thai don't know that he has dual nationality so when he gets to 18 no-one will ask him to make a decision. Just be careful crossing borders and don't let the thai know that he has two passports and he should be OK

Dual nationality is recognised in Thailand now, my wife has English & Thai Passport, she uses the English passport to exit the UK and Thai one to enter Thailand. hope that helps!

It used to be the case that the age of maturity in Thailand was 20, not 18. It could be that in certain areas this has changed.

As to the issue of dual nationality, Thailand does not acknowledge the concept of dual nationality legally; however, when a Thai person applies for a passport or ID card there is a question on the form which states something like "are you a national of another country?". Surprisingly few people tick the box!

Originally Posted by oldgit

Dual nationality is recognised in Thailand now, my wife has English & Thai Passport, she uses the English passport to exit the UK and Thai one to enter Thailand. hope that helps!

My spouse has both US and Thai passports and uses her papers in similar fashion. Although the US recognizes dual citizenship they don't encourage it. On the Thai side of things, all is legal as far as I know.

I think that these days the only issue for a Thai is a male is subject to the national service lottery at age 20 (I think). This can be waived if what we might call ROTC courses are taken in High School, otherwise at some point he will be required to furnish the document showing he participated in the lottery.
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I have been told I have to register with the British Embassy within 3 weeks of the birth of my child, to claim for British Nationality - Is this correct?

Originally Posted by BalconiesR4drinkinon

I have been told I have to register with the British Embassy within 3 weeks of the birth of my child, to claim for British Nationality - Is this correct?

I'm only doing it for my sons now and they're 7mths old, there's no age restriction and even adults can apply on their own behalf. That's New Zealand citizenship mind you, but I'd be very surprised if it's substantially different for the UK.

I'm presuming your child is part-Thai? Should be able to apply for Citizenship by Descent. Best bet is to call the Embassy and check.

^ my son is two and a half years old and I have just registered him with UK embassy and applied for passport at same time.

^RD,

When you say register him at the Embassy is that it? You don't have to apply for citizenship or anything? If that's the case then it's actually easier than the NZ system.

just fill out the forms, lady will have a quick chat and check all documents in order before sending to UK, she says yes or no or if you need anything else.
She said to me everything is in order, you can pick up UK Style Birth Certificate and Passport in 8 weeks.

^ Oh ok, sorry misunderstood what you said. I'm doing same process but I'm cutting out the 'middle-man' of the NZ Embassy and sending it all for processing myself.