Basic procedures for foreign-related marriage registration

2018-10-16

To apply for marriage registration, partners of the contemplated marriage shall appear together at the marriage registration office (Typically, marriage registration offices are only open Monday to Friday during certain hours, and are closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays).

Regulations on marriage and divorce

2018-10-16

Marriage between Chinese citizens and foreigners refers to marriage between Chinese citizens and foreign nationals, including Chinese holding foreign nationality, foreign nationals and stateless persons residing in China. Same sex marriages are forbidden in China.

Certificates and documents needed for marriage registration

2018-10-16

Applicant’s passport, or identification certificate or nationality certificate is needed.

Locality for the registration of marriage between the foreigners and Chinese citizens

2018-10-16

Locality for the registration of marriage between the foreigners and Chinese citizens

Application for foreign-related divorce

2018-10-16

Certificates and documents required for divorce registration

Bigamy and its punishment

2018-10-16

The Marriage Law expressly “prohibits bigamy”. The so-called bigamy refers to the act of those who have a spouse and get married again, or who marry someone whom they know has a spouse.