Marrying a foreigner8/19/2023 To present the documentation, it is required that two witnesses accompany the couple, and they should present their ID or a valid passport. Some of the documents like the residency certificate and the birth certificates have an expiration date, which is why we recommend obtaining them near the wedding date. Photo via Weddings and Events by Natalia Ortiz Expiration date of the documents Self-translated, foreign or uncertified translations are not accepted. Certified translations of foreign documentsįor a wedding celebration with a foreigner, certified translations of documents are commonly required.Īdditionally, for the foreigner, it is necessary to present a certified official translation of all the documents that are not written in Spanish, and the translation should be done by an accredited, certified translator through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, or by Hague Convention Apostille for countries part of the convention. If either of the partners are widowed, they should also include the death certificate of their previous partner and the certified translation if it is not in Spanish. Photo by Hayley Dolson Photo If one or both of you are widowed If the foreign citizen is the divorced party, they should present, on top of the previously mentioned, a literal certificate of marriage and divorce issued by their home country. If the Spanish citizen is divorced they should present, as well as the documents mentioned previously, the previous marriage with the divorce registration on the side. If one or both parties are previously divorced Certificate of residency of the last two years.Certificate of residency of the foreignerĭocuments to be provided by the Spanish citizen.Certificate of consular inscription given out by the Consulate of the foreigner’s home country in Spain.Certificate given out by the Consulate of the foreigner’s home country in Spain about the need for the publication of marriage banns.Certificate given out by the Consulate of the foreigner’s home country in Spain that can validate their ability to get married (some registries don’t demand this).Here, the couple should present documents which will differ depending on their specific situation: if they are single, divorced, widowed… Photos via: Weddings and Events by Natalia Ortiz If both parties are single Documents to be provided by the foreign citizen Keep reading because all of your questions will be answered! Necessary documents for marrying in SpainĪs the marriage will be celebrated in Spain, the first step should be booking an appointment at the Civil Registry of the local province. This is why every year there are more and more foreigners that decide to get married to a Spanish citizen.Īlthough the process can appear very tedious, it is a lot easier than it seems. Spanish citizens and foreigners have the right to get married in Spain, independently from the legal situation of the foreign citizen. If you have doubts surrounding marrying a foreigner in Spain, here we present you a definitive guide, in which you will find all the step by step details that will help you in the process and celebration of your marriage: documentation, interviews, translations…
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