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Does India recognize foreign marriages?
It is the foundation of the act of foreign marriage in India. The marriages solemnized under this act require that one party is Indian or other party is a foreigner. The parties can be both Indian but solemnizing their marriage outside India or one party can be a Non-Resident of India (NRI).
Do you need to register your marriage if you get married abroad?
If you get married abroad you generally cannot register your marriage in your country of residence. This however does not mean that your marriage is not legally valid and your foreign marriage certificate will usually be accepted for official purposes.
Can a foreigner marry an Indian and get citizenship?
“The foreign national does not become an Indian citizen on marriage with a citizen under the Act. After the marriage, the foreign national has an option to get registered as an Indian citizen. Even then, the person must fulfil the requirement of residency before they can apply for Indian Citizenship.”
How can a foreign national get married in India?
2) In case a marriage between an Indian and a foreign national is to be registered in india , generally its required to file a notice of intended marriage with a Marriage Registrar in Bangalore . That notice is required to be published for the stipulated 30 days. At the end of the 30 days the Marriage Registrar is free to perform the marriage.
How to get a special marriage certificate in India?
9. N.O.C. or Marital Status certificate from the concerned embassy or Consulate in India by a foreigner partner. A marriage between parties one of whom at least is a citizen of India may be solemnized under Special Marriage Act, in India before a Marriage Registrar in India or a Marriage Officer in a foreign country.
How much does it cost to register a marriage in India?
The registration fee is between 100 to 200 Rupees. The registrar will paste a copy of the marriage notice on his office board. If there is no objection to the notice, say from divorced wife/husband, then the marriage would be registered under the Special Marriage Act within 30 days from the date of publication.
Can I get married in India with an Indonesian marriage certificate?
If you have a certificate of marriage issued by Indonesian Authorities you don’t require to register your marriage in India as this certificate would suffice. If you want to register your marriage in India you will ei need to get married as per The Foreign Marriage Act before the diplomatic or consular officer appointed for such purpose.