Are marriages abroad legal?

Yes, your marriage will be legally recognised but wedding abroad legal requirements do vary from country to country. You need to be sure that your marriage will be both legally recognised in your country of residence and in the country in which you choose to get married.

Can a certificate of non impediment to marriage abroad be issued?

Follow the steps to get your document authenticated. A certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad confirms there are no objections to a proposed marriage or civil partnership. Canada does not issue these certificates. Instead, we can issue a statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad.

What do you need to get married in a foreign country?

(See Authentication of Documents) Note that this statement may not be sufficient proof of a non-impediment to marriage for some foreign governments. Some foreign governments may require other documents such as a birth certificate, premarital blood test certificate, divorce papers, death certificate,…

What to do if you get married outside the US?

If you marry outside the U.S. and that is where your new spouse lives, you will have two choices: 1. Your spouse can remain outside the U.S. until an immigrant visa is issued, or 2. You can apply for a K-3 nonimmigrant (temporary) visa, which allows entry while the initial visa petition is being…

Can a Canadian citizen get a marriage visa abroad?

Be cautious when you go abroad to meet a marriage partner, especially if the relationship began online. A potential partner may consider marriage to a Canadian citizen as a ticket to an immigrant visa.

Can a US citizen marry a foreigner from another country?

If you, as a United States citizen, decide to marry a person from another country, you probably have questions about that person’s rights under the U.S. immigration laws. Some of the more common questions are addressed below. Can I Marry a Non-U.S. Citizen? Yes, you can marry anyone you like, unless it happens to violate local laws.

Follow the steps to get your document authenticated. A certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad confirms there are no objections to a proposed marriage or civil partnership. Canada does not issue these certificates. Instead, we can issue a statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad.

(See Authentication of Documents) Note that this statement may not be sufficient proof of a non-impediment to marriage for some foreign governments. Some foreign governments may require other documents such as a birth certificate, premarital blood test certificate, divorce papers, death certificate,…

Be cautious when you go abroad to meet a marriage partner, especially if the relationship began online. A potential partner may consider marriage to a Canadian citizen as a ticket to an immigrant visa.