Adopter eligibility
Section 1598/19 requires age 25+ and at least 15 years older than the adoptee; adoptees aged 15+ must consent.
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Bilingual Thai Legal Consultation for Individuals, Expats & SMEs — Child Adoption (Thai & Foreign Adoptive Parents via DSDW + Court)
An adopter must be at least 25 and at least 15 years older than the child. Intercountry adoption runs through the Department of Children and Youth and the receiving country's authority. Adoption takes effect on registration.
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An adopter must be at least 25 and at least 15 years older than the child. Intercountry adoption runs through the Department of Children and Youth and the receiving country's authority. Adoption takes effect on registration.
This page summarises adoption for Thai and foreign families. General information under Thai law; not legal advice on your situation and no outcome is promised.
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Consents
Consent of the child's parents and of the adopter's spouse, if any, is required.
Step-child adoption
Adopting a Thai spouse's child is common and involves assessment and a trial care period as required.
Intercountry adoption
Foreign adopters living abroad apply via their country's central authority or accredited body; Thailand is a party to the Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention.
Registration
After approval, register at the district office; legal effect starts on registration.
Child's nationality and visa
Check the receiving country's nationality and immigration rules; adoption does not always confer nationality automatically.
Frequently asked questions
- Can foreigners adopt Thai children?
- Yes, through Department of Children and Youth procedures.
- Age requirement?
- At least 25 and 15 years older than the child.
- Whose consent?
- The child's parents, the adopter's spouse and children aged 15+.
- When effective?
- On registration.
- Does the child gain nationality?
- It depends on the receiving country.
- How can I obtain the service charges?
- Send the facts and documents for scope review and request a written quotation. Court and government fees are shown separately at statutory rates.
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