expat - Chinese marriage

Posted by Chris Malone (160 days ago)

Anyone know the procedure, rules for a foreign man marrying a Chinese woman, in a civil marriage? Anyone been there?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by evildeeds (159 days ago)

Are you talking about a marriage to a woman from HK or a woman from the mainland?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Chris Malone (159 days ago)

I am a foreigner (US) residing in Shanghai, and the lady resides in Shanghai, is a mainlander from birth.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by evildeeds (159 days ago)

Oh right, sorry I only know the requirements for HK which are simple. Not so sure about the mainland, but there are others here who have posted before in regard to their experiences, I hope they are able to help you.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Sonnenblume (158 days ago)

Hello Chris, why not just ask your fiance to call local Civil Administration Office to ask in detail???

As I know, it's very simple to get marriage certifacate in China.

(I am based in Guangzhou)

Posted by Imax2008 (157 days ago)

I am married to a Chinese and can answer your question. You could do it in two ways. One way is to marry outside of China either in Honk Kong or a neutral country and then get the certificate endorsed by the local department of foreign affairs and then the Chinese embassy in that country; else you could produce a single certificate approved by your country's embassy or a divorce certificate notarized by your country's embassy, and then apply for registration of marriage with the local civil admin dept in Shanghai along with the residence papers of your fiancee.
Hope that helps!

(I am based in Guangzhou)