This article deals with the court marriage with foreigners in Nepal including the documents required, process in the court, court fees, and time taken in the court. The court marriage with foreigners in Nepal is governed by the Muluki Civil Code, 2074.
Court marriage is the formal and legal registration of marriage in the court. It is the less expensive and more formal means of marriage registration. It is an easy form of marriage that can be completed within the maximum time of 2 days.
Can a Nepali citizen marry a foreigner in Nepal?
Yes, a Nepali citizen can marry a foreigner in Nepal with due process of law. They can perform marriage ceremonies with different customs and traditions. They can also perform court marriages in the concerned district court of Nepal.
Documents Necessary for Court Marriage with Foreigners in Nepal
For Nepali Citizens
- Unmarried Certificate from the respective ward office
- Citizenship
- Citizenship of witnesses (any two)
- Temporary living certificate
- Passport sized photos (4-4 each)
For Foreigners
- Passport
- No Objection Letter (NOC) from the respective Embassy located in Nepal
- 15 days stay certificate in Nepal
- Marriage Law of the respective country
- Citizenship of Witnesses (any two)
- Passport sized photos (four)
Process of Court Marriage with Foreigners in Nepal
- Submit an application to the concerned district court attaching all the required documents.
- Submit an agreement paper to the concerned district court.
- The concerned parties should appear before the judge on the bench along with the two witnesses.
- The judge will verify the application and an agreement paper and the court marriage certificate will be provided to the concerned party.
FAQs
Is a temporary living certificate compulsory for court marriage with foreigners in Nepal?
A temporary living certificate is compulsory for foreigners to do the court marriage process in Nepal. A minimum of a 15-day stay certificate is obligatory for foreigners. A temporary living certificate for Nepali citizens depends on the condition. If the Nepali citizen wants to do court marriage from the district court other than his/her permanent address district then his/her temporary living certificate is compulsory.
Is an unmarried certificate compulsory for court marriage in Nepal?
Yes, an unmarried certificate is compulsory for court marriage in Nepal. Without this certificate, court marriage in Nepal is impossible.
Can I get a court marriage certificate in English from the court?
The court marriage certificate provided by the court is in Nepali language. It can be translated into the English language by the Notary Office or other governmental authorities.
Can I do the court marriage after the divorce in Nepal?
The court marriage can be done after divorce in Nepal. You should get the single status certificate from the concerned ward office to get married from the court.
Can a foreigner do court marriage without a No Objection Letter (NOC) from the respective Embassy?
A foreigner can not do court marriage in Nepal without a No Objection Letter (NOC) from the respective Embassy. It is a compulsory document for the court marriage of foreigners.
How many days are required to complete the court marriage with foreigners in Nepal?
Foreigners must stay in Nepal for a minimum of 17 days to complete the court marriage in Nepal. 15 day stay certificate is a mandatory document and for that, you have to stay in Nepal for 15 days. Another 2 days are required for the court marriage process in the court.
Can a foreign couple marry in Nepal?
Yes, a foreign couple can marry in Nepal. Both foreigners should bring a No Objection Letter for court marriage from their concerned Embassy.
