Overseas Chinese and foreigners wishing to go to China to marry Chinese citizens should acknowledge that the legal marriage age in China is 22 and above for male, and 20 and above for females according to the Chinese law. Bigamy is illegal in China.
Before going to China, the following documents should be prepared:
1.To make a Statutory Declaration either in front of a registered solicitor or to a Notary Public. Include Name, Sex, Date and Place of birth. Nationality, Passport or ID card number. Occupation, Address and Marital status (never married, divorced or widowed).
2.To have the Declaration authenticated by the Legalization Office of Foreign and Commonwealth Office of U.K. Then legalized finally by the Chinese Embassy or the Chinese Consulates-General. The documents are valid for 6 months since the date of legalization.
3.The Legalization fee and service charge is total £144GBP per one page document.
4.After entering China with the above said documents and a valid Chinese Visa, you should go together with your fiancee submit in person your marriage application to the marriage registration office of the local government above county level where the Chinese fiancee resides and, have your health checked by a designated hospital. The marriage can be registered only after the application is ratified, and the Marriage Certificate is issued upon registration.
Contact us if you require the legalisation service.
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