What if a foreigner marries an Indian?
Furthermore, a marriage between an Indian and an NRI can be annulled by a foreign court; the annulment can be approved by an Indian court. Neither of the parties (i.e. the individuals who are seeking to marry one another) is to have a living spouse (i.e. the individuals should either be unmarried, divorced or widowed).
Can a foreigner work in India?
(i) The foreign national must have a valid travel document and a re-entry permit, if required under the law of the country concerned. (ii) The foreign national must submit proof of his/her employment or contract or engagement by the company/organization, etc. in India.
How to get married in a foreign country in India?
Marriages between Indian and a foreign national also shall be registered under this Act. If one partner is residing in the foreign country, the ‘Marriage Notice’ form has to be filled by the partner in India and also the partner in the foreign country, which has to be resubmitted by the partner in India to the Registration office.
What is the notice period for getting married in India?
There exists a 30-day notice requirement to be given in India if one partner is permanently and the other partner is temporarily residing in India. Marriages between Indian and a foreign national also shall be registered under this Act.
How to get married in India after 30 days?
Under the Special Marriage Act of 1954, it is clearly stated that at least one of the potential couple must have stayed in India for a period of 30days before applying to get married. The Indian local police will issue you with a certificate to prove that you have stayed in the country for more than 30 days.
Do you need to register a marriage in India without a certificate?
The Act provides that potential couples do not need to print wedding cards and present a priest’s certificate. The marriage registration will take place immediately after the wedding. The registration fee is between 100 to 200 Rupees. The registrar will paste a copy of the marriage notice on his office board.