Basic procedures for foreign-related marriage registration

To apply for marriage registration in China, partners of the contemplated marriage should prepare the relevant certificates and go to the local Bureau of Civil Affairs.

Regulations on marriage and divorce

Marriage between Chinese citizens and foreigners refers to marriage between Chinese citizens and foreign nationals, including Chinese holding foreign nationality, foreign nationals and stateless persons residing in China.

Certificates and documents needed for marriage registration

This article has listed the essential certificates and documents you will need for foreign-related marriage registration.

Locality for the registration of marriage between the foreigners and Chinese citizens

Application for foreign-related divorce

A marriage in China between a foreigner and a Chinese citizen or between two foreigners is considered a "foreign-related marriage". All cases of divorce in China concerning a foreign-related marriage must be filed with the court.

Bigamy and its punishment

Bigamy and its punishment

Circumstances where the no-fault party can claim damages in divorce proceedings

Circumstances where the no-fault party can claim damages in divorce proceedings

The evidence the no-fault party should collect to prove damages

The evidence the no-fault party should collect to prove damages