anchor.diff:  - you follow the correct process according to the law in Thailand
   - it would be allowed under UK law
   
  -You don’t need to register your marriage in the UK.
  +You do not need to register your marriage in the UK.
   
  -If your partner isn’t a British citizen, they can apply for [British citizenship](/becoming-a-british-citizen/if-your-spouse-is-a-british-citizen) once they’ve lived in the UK for 3 years.
  +If your partner is not a British citizen, they can apply for [British citizenship](/becoming-a-british-citizen/if-your-spouse-is-a-british-citizen) once they’ve lived in the UK for 3 years.
  
positive.code: 
  You can also pay a fee for the registrar to marry you at your chosen wedding venue.
  
  ^Religious ceremonies aren’t valid on their own. The registrar must marry you.^
  
  ## After you get married
  
  
negative.code: 
  You'll be told how to book the appointment when you apply for the affirmation online or by paper form. You'll also be told what documents you must bring to your appointment at embassy.
  
  ##Translate and legalise your affirmation
  
  After your appointment at the embassy, you need to get your affirmation:
  
  - [translated into Thai](/government/publications/thailand-list-of-lawyers)
  - ‘legalised’ (certified as genuine) by the [Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Thailand](http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/16265-Naturalization-Legalization.html)
  
  ## Get married
  
  