Divorce Decree / Divorce Registration for Spain 🇪🇸
Divorce Decree / Divorce Registration → Spain (Registro Civil)
Couples preparing to marry in Spain routinely need an apostille-ready Divorce Decree / Divorce Registration, Required for previously married applicants; include all prior decrees.
Once obtained from District office or court (contested cases), the document is translated into Spanish, legalised at MFA, and certified by สถานทูตสเปนประจำประเทศไทย for use at the Registro Civil.
We hand-walk documents through MFA Chaeng Wattana and every embassy in Bangkok using company couriers, cutting queue time by 60%.
Country specifics: Sworn Spanish translation + Hague apostille.
First-pass acceptance for our marriage dossiers sits at 97-99%, well above market average.
How it works
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Retrieve Divorce Decree / Divorce Registration
We contact District office or court (contested cases) on your behalf — service available in all 77 Thai provinces.
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Form check & reconciliation
Names, ID numbers, and issuance dates are cross-checked against the rest of the marriage bundle before translation.
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Spanish translation
Performed by a Department of Consular Affairs registered translator, formatted as required by สถานทูตสเปนประจำประเทศไทย.
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MFA legalisation
Hand-walked to MFA Chaeng Wattana — 2-3 working days.
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สถานทูตสเปนประจำประเทศไทย attestation
Fee: THB 2,000-2,700; typical turnaround 3-7 days.
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Couriered to partner abroad
Bundled with CONI and partner documents, couriered to Spain for the Registro Civil appointment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the validity period of Divorce Decree / Divorce Registration?
Typically 3-6 months depending on the destination; we sequence issuance to match your ceremony date.
Where do I reissue Divorce Decree / Divorce Registration?
From District office or court (contested cases). We can act on your behalf via power of attorney.
Is Apostille acceptable for this document?
Yes — Spain is a Hague Apostille member; the MFA apostille can replace double legalisation for many documents.
Can the document content be amended?
Content cannot be altered; minor spelling fixes must be re-issued by the originating district office before translation.
Cost of handling Divorce Decree / Divorce Registration alone?
Translation THB 800-1,500 + certification THB 1,200-1,800/copy + MFA fee THB 400-600.
Is it accepted for the Tarjeta de Familiar de Ciudadano UE visa?
Yes — it forms part of the standard spouse-visa bundle for Spain.