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What should we do to get married in India if we are both foreigners? my fiance is from Argentina and I'm from Peru. We live in Mumbai since 2 years ago. He has a work visa and PAN card, and I have a student visa.
Asked 4 years ago in Family Law
Religion: Christian

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You can get married u der provisions of special marriage act 

 

30 days notice of intended marriage has to be given 

 

3) Registration is done 30 days after the date of notice after deciding any objection that may have been received during that period by the SDM. Both parties along with three witnesses are required to be present on the date of registration.

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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Bride is Argentinian and groom is Peruvian. Marriage law applicable to you is  either Argentinian or Peruvian. Contact the Embassies of either Country. Marriage can be solemnized and registered there as every Embassies have a marriage appointed for t purpose. 

Ravi Shinde
Advocate, Hyderabad
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- If you both are foreign citizen then your marriage only can be registered under the Foreign marriage Act or as per the rule of Argentina and Peru . 

- Better contact to your embassy in India for the same. 

Mohammed Shahzad
Advocate, Delhi
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Two foreigners can legally get married in India. The Legal Process for Getting Married in India are as follows: 1) The couple should be prepared to stay in India for 60 days its a lengthy process. 2) Civil weddings in India are governed by the provisions of The Special Marriage Act, 1954.

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If the marriage solemnised legally observing the valid legal aspects and requirements in any country, then the marriage is valid in any country besides the country where this marriage was solemnised.

Therefore the marriage is valid in India but for all other marital rights, the local law will prevail.

 

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
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If you both are not indian citizen then marriage cant be registered. It's necessary to be one person to be of the same nationality

Prashant Nayak
Advocate, Mumbai
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Dear Client,

                Yes, two foreigners can legally get married in India.The Legal Process for Getting Married in India are as follows: 1) The couple should be prepared to stay in India for 60 days its a lengthy process. 2) Civil weddings in India are governed by the provisions of The Special Marriage Act, 1954.

Under Christian Marriage Act 1872, The marriage is legitimate only under the following conditions: The groom must be at least 21 years old. The bride must be at least 18 years old. The agreement between the two parties must be free and voluntary and without compulsion, undue influence, or threat of violence.Christian marriages in the country are performed by an authorised Minister or Priest in a church. After the marriage ceremony is completed, the minister or priest registers the marriage and issues a certificate of marriage in the name of the couple and thereby, makes it official. To register a marriage officially, it is essential for each party to the union to make an application to the concerned authority that is located in their vicinity regarding the intention of marriage. This article talks about the necessary details of the Indian Christian Marriage Act and its features.According to the Act, it is a necessity that either one or both the parties involved in the marriage be Christians. Therefore under the Act, a marriage may be termed as void and redundant unless one of the parties taking part in the union is governed by a different law that forbids such a wedding on the grounds of prohibited degrees of relationship.

Thanks & Regards

Anik Miu
Advocate, Bangalore
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