This article covers content on marriage registration in Nepal of a Nepali and a foreigner.
The marriage bond can take place between two people of any nationality. Foreigners can marry a Nepalese citizen and legally register their marriage in Nepal. However, to legally marry a Nepalese citizen one needs the following legal documents.
Requirements for Nepalese in Foreign Country
According to Article 76(2) of the Muluki Civil Code, 2074, Nepali citizens residing abroad must apply for marriage registration at the embassy or consulate general.
What is the basic marriage age in Nepal?
Citizens over the age of 20 can get married in Nepal. This applies to everyone.
How long will it take for a Nepalese citizen and a foreigner to get married in Nepal?
Nepal Marriage Law clearly stipulates that every foreigner must stay for 15 days to apply in Nepal. Therefore, it takes 16/17 days to complete the marriage process.
Once documents are verified by the District Court of Nepal, the final stage of the journey begins. Marriage registration ends with the issuance of a Nepalese marriage certificate.
In short, a foreigner who wants to register his marriage in Nepal needs to submit the following documents to the district court of Nepal.
Letter of no objection/declaration of suitability to marry
You will need proof that you have the legal right to marry. Your embassy will issue you with documentation to prove your single status. Each embassy has its own set of rules and regulations. For instance, you must make an appointment before visiting the US Embassy. In Australia, however, you must contact the Department of Justice of your state of residence to obtain proof of your single status. Only then will the Australian Embassy issue you a Certificate of Impediment referring to the above document. If your country does not have an embassy in Nepal, you will need to obtain proof of your unmarried status, as well as a letter of clearance from the local government body or consulate general (महावाणिज्य दूतावास), before you can get married in Nepal.
Clear proof of stay of at least 15 days in Nepal
The process of registering your marriage can only begin after you have been here for at least 15 consecutive days. It will be impossible to register your marriage if you leave during this period. The district office will send you a letter which will serve as proof of your stay in Nepal.
If you are staying in a hotel you can request that this document be provided to you. If you rent an apartment, you need to bring the contract document with you and go to the district office in that neighbourhood.
Marriage laws in your country
If you are a foreign citizen getting married in Nepal, you should also check the marriage laws of your home country. Before your marriage can be registered in Nepal, you must submit the original document and a copy translated into Nepali to the court. Since the original laws are written in English, a licensed notarial translator must translate them.
Notarial certification.
Before appearing in court, a notary must certify all the documents mentioned above, including a photocopy of your passport and visa.
- Witness (at least 1 each)
- Passport.
- Visa
- Copies of passport-sized photographs (2 each)
Procedure
- Letter from the ward office/embassy, from both the man and the woman, mentioning that both the man and the woman are single or divorced.
- Fill in the application form at the district court where the marriage was registered.
- The application can also be submitted from a temporary residence. The spouses must have remained in the temporary domicile for at least 15 days before the judicial marriage. (The temporary residence certificate is obtained at the temporary guard's office)
- A declaration deed must be signed by both parties who accept each other as husband and wife.
If all requirements are met and verified, the court's marriage registration officer will issue a marriage certificate after verification by the judge.
Is there an obligation to register the marriage?
According to Section 73 of the marriage chapter of the Civil Code, the marriage must mandatorily be registered with the competent court or authority (for example, the district office or the office of the Nepalese embassy or consulate).
The authority must provide the marriage registration document within 15 days of submitting the application.
Can a foreigner marry a Nepalese?
In Nepal, there is no law that prohibits marrying a Nepalese. Everyone can marry a girl or boy by their choice.
Can Australians get married in Nepal?
There is no definitive answer to this question as every couple's situation is unique. However, there are some things you should keep in mind if you are thinking of getting married in Nepal as an Australian citizen. First, you will need to obtain a marriage license from the Australian Embassy in Nepal. Secondly, you will need to have your wedding ceremony officiated by a Nepali official. Finally, you will need to register your marriage with the Nepalese government. In this process,embassy staff will be helping to help you every step of the way.
Conclusion
Nepalese citizens are not the first to marry in court. The process has been going on for centuries. Processing a marriage certificate can take anywhere from 16 days to a year. Nepalese law sets an age limit for children. Photographs of the applicant and proof of their nationality will also need to be taken. This is a very simple and way convenient process.
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