I am British and my fiancee is Australian. If we get married in India will it be legal in UK and Australia?

Question

We are both living in the UK. We plan to go to India on holiday next year and would like to get married whilst there.

Answer 1

as long as it involves a civil ceremony,ie not just a ride on an elephant like a thai temple marriage

I would highly recommend getting all the documents translated and verified into english

Answer 2

Yes of course it will if conducted by proper authorities and you get a properly authorised marriage certificate. Congratulations!

Answer 3

The paper work has to be properly filled out in the respective countries, but the ceremony can be performed anywhere.

Answer 4

Don't forget she'll need a SPOUSE visa to return.

Answer 5

Yes it will be valid in both countries providing it's registered properly. Also, I suggest that you get a lot of marriage photos and friends as witnesses just in case immigration starts asking questions as one of you will most likely live in the other's country and may require an adjustment to their visa.

Answer 6

Not sure about Aus, but here in the UK... yes definitely.  I got married in India, and as long as you also have a court marriage (i.e. get a marriage Cert.), then it is Legal.

Answer 7

are you living or resident in India ?

you must contact the UK embassy in India,

go to this page to see consulars services for UK citizens

it contains the address as well :

http://www.britishhighcommission.gov.uk/...

for you you must also contact the Australian embassy in India

Australian Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia    



Australian Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia      send edits

Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said Kav C 15-16

Jakarta Selatan 12940

Indonesia

City: Jakarta

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Web Site: http://www.indonesia.embassy.gov.au/

Email: [e-mail]



go to this page for marriage overseas :

http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/marriage...

much paper work ahead for both of you ,and you must contact both of the countries in order for your marriage to be valided in both countries .

i came back , so, since you are both living in the UK , all the papers will have to be done in the UK first

from the Australian embassy for you , and he will have to get all the papers in the UK

Where to get more information

For more information about certificates of approval:

Write to:        Immigration & Nationality Directorate

                     Lunar House

                     40 Wellesley Road

                     CROYDON

                     CR9 2BY

Phone:            0870 606 7766 (General enquiries)

  0870 241 0645 (Application forms)Email:             [e-mail]

here it the consulate of Australia in the UK for you; and marriage information, at this page ;

http://www.australia.org.uk/lhlh/Marriag...

Website:         http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/

Answer 8

Pefectly vaild. Infact the celebrations are going to be cheaper, just like Arun Nair & Liz Hurley case who got married in the Rajasthans palace. But do call ur relatives and friends.

There is no bar on it being legal or not. If u stay together with each other who on earth can ask u whether ur marriage is valid or not.

But just incase u want it to be valid ask ur repective embassies to do the job for you.

Answer 9

I don't see why not. Providing it is done in a proper place by somebody legally able to marry you and you get a marriage certificate.

Answer 10

dont think so. if i was you i would get married in the UK