Documents Required for a Foreigner Marrying in China
A foreigner marrying a Chinese citizen in China needs a certificate of no impediment (single status statement) issued in their home country and authenticated there. A birth certificate is sometimes also required. Chinese marriage registration offices have specific format requirements, so confirm them before starting.
Key Points
- Core document: certificate of no impediment / single status statement
- Authenticated in the issuing country
- A birth certificate is sometimes required
- Marriage registration offices have specific format requirements
- Translations must be accurate
Legal Basis
Chinese Marriage Registration Regulations; Hague Apostille Convention.