Marriage to a foreign national is a very common occurrence today, but the registration procedure is quite complex and time-consuming. If you are not well-versed in the process, the marriage registration procedures, or do not know what documents and paperwork need to be prepared, An Tam Law Firm will assist you in carrying out these tasks quickly and easily.
Benefits of Using Services at An Tam Law Firm
- Legally valid marriage;
- Fully informed on legal matters related to marriage;
- Guidance on the procedures for recognition of marriage in Vietnam abroad;
- Obtaining a marriage certificate quickly without multiple visits;
- Optimizing the costs of marriage registration.
What documents do customers need to provide?
- For foreigners:
- A copy of Passport;
- Certificate of marital status/eligibility to marry issued by a competent foreign authority;
- Health examination certificate issued by a competent medical organization (VietNam or foreign).
- For Vietnamese nationals:
- A copy of Citizen ID Card (CCCD);
- Health examination certificate issued by a competent medical organization (VietNam or foreign).
NOTES:
- Health examination certificates and marital status certificates must be valid within 06 months from the date of issue.
- Vietnamese citizens who have divorced abroad: must have a copy of the civil status extract recording the divorce.
- Vietnamese citizens who are civil servants/public employees/serving in the armed forces: must have a certificate stating that the marriage does not violate the regulations of their sector.
Procedures for marriage registration service with foreigners
- Guide customers to have a health examination at a competent medical institution;
- Translate and legalize the documents provided by the customers;
- Prepare marriage registration dossiers for customers;
- Submit the dossiers to the competent authority;
- Contact and work with State agencies to complete the dossier and resolve issues during the marriage registration process;
- Notify customers to sign and receive the Marriage Registration Certificate.
NOTES: The lawyer is responsible for assisting customers throughout the marriage registration service with foreigners.
Costs of Marriage Registration Involving Foreign Elements
- Marriage Registration Fees: VND 1,000,000 – 1,500,000 depending on the locality;
- Service Fees: Varies depending on the case (The lawyer will provide detailed pricing);
- Other Costs
- Translation Fees;
- Consular Legalization Fees for Foreign Documents;
- Medical Examination Fees;
- Civil Status Extract Fees (if there is a divorce);
Processing Time for Marriage Registration with a Foreigner
15 – 20 working days from the date of submission of the marriage registration application.
NOTES: Working days exclude Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, or other objective obstacles.
Experience in Registering Marriage with a Foreigner
- Firstly, if both reside in the same country, it is recommended to register the marriage in that country to save time and avoid the consular legalization process;
- Secondly, the marriage registration procedures vary between countries. Therefore, choose a country with simpler procedures for registration (you can contact a lawyer for prior consultation);
- Thirdly, seek a reputable law firm to handle the service to share the registration experience, avoiding time and cost inefficiencies.
If you are preparing to marry a foreigner and need to find a reputable lawyer to assist with the procedures, please contact us – An Tam Law Firm for prompt and lawful completion of the marriage registration.
