Marriage Registration for Foreigners

Getting married in Vietnam as a foreigner involves complex legal procedures, documentation requirements, and compliance with Vietnamese marriage laws. Whether you are marrying a Vietnamese citizen or another foreigner, ensuring a smooth and legally recognized marriage requires the right guidance.

At JCP Corporate Services, we provide comprehensive legal support for foreigners looking to get married in Vietnam, assisting with paperwork, translations, and compliance with local regulations to ensure your marriage is legally valid.

Our Legal Services for Foreigners Getting Married in Vietnam

Marriage Registration Assistance

We handle the entire marriage registration process, ensuring you meet all legal requirements, including:

• Eligibility checks & legal consultation – Confirm your eligibility under Vietnamese law.
• Document preparation & verification – Assistance with all necessary paperwork.
• Marriage application submission – File applications with the appropriate local authorities.
• Coordination with Vietnamese government offices – Support in dealing with the Justice Department and People’s Committee.
• For marriages between a foreigner and a Vietnamese citizen, additional legal requirements may apply, and we ensure full compliance.

Required Documentation Support

Foreigners getting married in Vietnam must submit specific documents, often requiring authentication and notarization. We assist with:

• Passport & visa verification – Ensuring valid identification.
• Single status certificate/legal capacity to marry – Obtaining and legalizing this document from your home country.
• Certified translations & notarisation – Translating and notarizing foreign documents to meet Vietnamese legal requirements.
• Medical certificate assistance – Some provinces require a health check before marriage registration.

Embassy & Consular Support

We coordinate with embassies and consulates to help obtain required documents, including:

• Affidavits of single status
• Document authentication & legalisation
• Embassy certification & consular procedures

Prenuptial Agreements & Legal Advisory

If you require additional legal protection before marriage, we provide:

• Prenuptial agreement drafting & review – Protect your assets and financial interests.
• Legal consultation on marital rights & obligations – Understand Vietnamese marriage laws, including property ownership.
• Bilingual contract drafting – Ensuring clarity in both English and Vietnamese.

Post-Marriage Legal Support

After registration, we assist with:

• Marriage certificate retrieval – Obtaining official copies.
• Spouse visa & residency application – Support for foreign spouses staying in Vietnam.
• Name change & documentation updates – If required after marriage.

Who Needs Our Services?

• Foreigners marrying Vietnamese citizens in Vietnam.
• Foreign couples looking to get legally married in Vietnam.
• Expatriates living in Vietnam planning to marry locally.
• Couples requiring prenuptial agreements or legal advice.

Why Choose JCP Corporate Services?

• Expert Knowledge of Vietnamese Marriage Laws – Avoid delays and legal issues.
• Full-Service Support – From document preparation to legal compliance.
• Fast & Hassle-Free Process – We handle the bureaucracy, so you don’t have to.
• English & Vietnamese Assistance – Clear communication for foreign clients.