{"id":3539,"date":"2025-05-27T10:21:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T03:21:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.999developments.com\/house-registration-in-thai\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T18:56:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T11:56:21","slug":"house-registration-in-thai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.999developments.com\/en\/house-registration-in-thai\/","title":{"rendered":"What documents are needed to add a foreign husband to a Thai house registration (Tabien Baan)?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\nWhen you marry a foreigner and decide to settle down in Thailand, many couples often wonder whether it\u2019s possible to include the foreign spouse in the Thai house registration (Tabien Baan). What documents are needed, and what are the steps? Let\u2019s walk through the process together.<\/p>\n

Eligibility for a Foreigner to Be Listed in a Thai House Registration<\/h3>\n

According to the Civil Registration Act, the district or local registrar can issue a house registration (Tabien Baan) for a non-Thai national who has been granted temporary residence in Thailand under special immigration provisions. The foreign national must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n

1. Foreigners legally married to a Thai national<\/h2>\n

If a foreigner is legally married to a Thai national, either as a husband or wife, the head of household must report to the local district registration office and submit a request to add the foreign spouse to the house registration (Tabien Baan).<\/p>\n

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2. Foreigners who own a condo in Thailand<\/h2>\n

Under Thai law, foreigners are allowed to own condominium units, provided that foreign ownership does not exceed 49% of the total units in the building. If a foreigner lawfully purchases a condo unit and obtains the ownership transfer at the Land Department, they may apply for a house registration (Yellow Tabien Baan \u2013 Tor Ror 13).<\/p>\n

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3. Foreigners who obtain a Thai ID card<\/h2>\n

Foreigners who have been living in Thailand for no less than five years may apply for Thai citizenship. Upon approval, they will be issued a Thai national ID card and can proceed with house registration like Thai nationals.<\/p>\n

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How many types of house registrations are there in Thailand?<\/h2>\n

The house registration (Tabien Baan) is a legal document listing the head of the household and residents in a given property, in accordance with the Civil Registration Act. Applications to issue a house registration can be submitted to the district or local registration office. The fee is minimal, though processing time may vary by location.<\/p>\n

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1. House Registration Type Tor Ror 14 (Blue Book) for Thai Nationals<\/h2>\n

The Tor Ror 14 house registration, or the blue book, is an essential document for Thai nationals. The \u201chead of household,\u201d typically the family leader, is responsible for managing the registration. If any changes occur with the residents, the head of household must report them to the registrar within 15 days. In the case of death, the report must be made within 24 hours. For a foreign spouse wishing to be added to the blue book due to marriage with a Thai national, the consent of the house owner is required, along with submission of the following supporting documents.<\/p>\n

Required Documents for Foreign Spouse to Be Added to the House Registration<\/h2>\n