How a an Indian citizen can get married to a Nepali citizen

865 votes

A marriage in India is required to be registered under Indian marriage law. In case a marriage between an Indian and a foreign national is to take place in India, the marriage has to solemnize under the Special Marriage Act of 1954.Generally it is required to file a notice of intended marriage with a Marriage Registrar of your choice in India. That notice is required to be published for the stipulated 30 days. At the end of the 30 days the Marriage Registrar is free to perform the marriage.

The notice of intended marriage can only be given in India, if at least one partner is permanently and the other partner temporarily resident in India.

If one partner is residing in a foreign country then the partner who is resident in India will have to fill out the “Marriage Notice” collected from the Marriage Registration Office of his/her choice in India and send it to his/her partner in the foreign country who will also have to fill it out. This “Notice” should then be sent back to the partner in India who will have to re-submit it at the Marriage Registration Office. After the stipulated waiting period of 30 days the marriage can take place in India. Under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 a certificate showing the signatures of the persons married, the registrar and the witnesses will be issued. This Certificate is required as proof of the marriage and when applying for a visa to for a foreign country.

If the marriage was registered in India

Other wise you can apply in india at the time of arrival at home in india. Your marriage has to be solemnize under the Special Marriage Act of 1954. But one month of the notice for the registration of such marriage has to be given and after no objection to registration raised, than only marriage is registered under the Act of 1954.

Additional documents to be presented to the Indian authorities are usually:
• your valid Passport
• original Birth Certificate showing both your parents' names
• if a fiancé is widowed, the original death certificate of the deceased spouse
• if divorced, copy of the final divorce decree.
The requirement for this will be your age proof, (Passport, Birth Certificate) your address proof (Passport, Ration Card, Voters Identity card) and Martial status. The best for you both to give one notice for marriage under the Act of 1954 to the Marriage Officer of the District where you permanently reside in India, after one month notice period marry her in presence of 3 witnesses by the Marriage Officer, get Valid Marriage Certificate from the Marriage Officer.

The following documents are required for both the partners for register the marriage
1. A valid Passport
2. original Birth Certificate showing parents' names
3. if the person concerned is widowed, the original death certificate of the deceased spouse
4. If divorced, copy of the final decree
5. documentary evidence regarding stay in India of the parties for more than 30 days (ration card or report from the concerned SHO)
For the clause 5 create a rent agreement soon for period of not less than 30 days prior to filing application

Bridegroom and bride should give notice of intended marriage 30 days in advance for the solemnization of marriage along with prescribed fees. Bride or bridegroom must have lived continuously for not less than 30 days within the jurisdiction of marriage officer before giving the notice
If no objections are received within 30 days from the date of notice of intended marriage, bridegroom and bride should appear before the Marriage Officer within next 60 days after lapse of initial 30 days from such notice along with three witnesses for solemnisation of the Marriage. Marriage Officer after following procedure prescribed under act and rules will solemnise the marriage


If one partner is residing in a foreign country then the partner who is resident in India will have to fill out the “Marriage Notice” collected from the Marriage Registration Office o in India and send it to his/her partner in the foreign country who will also have to fill it out. This “Notice” should then be sent back to the partner in India who will have to re-submit it at the Marriage Registration Office. After the stipulated waiting period of 30 days the marriage can take place in India. Under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 a certificate showing the signatures of the persons married, the registrar and the witnesses will be issued. This Certificate is required as proof of the marriage and when applying for a visa to for a foreign country.

Advocate Ajay NS LawRato

943 votes

Dear Client,
The Passport of your bride is the only document you need. Secondly if you wold like to change her religion entry in passport , you are required to contact the Nepal's consulate in UK, along the with the documents of change of religion to Christianity
(But be careful when contacting with her passport for change of religion to Christianity in Nepal consulate, since Nepal is a considered as a Hindu nation, which might cause difficulty to your bride). She must have completed 18 years of age and no ongoing marital relationship must be there.
Wishing you a Happy Married Life, in advance.
Regards,
SACHIN,.

Advocate Sachindas P LawRato

928 votes

Now that she has been converted and become a Christian, you can get in touch with the relatives on both sides and the parish priest and ascertain whether the marriage could be solemnised as per the rites of your sect. Or else, the marriage could be under the provisions of the Special Marriage Act.

Advocate P Venu LawRato

360 votes

Certainly! When an Indian citizen wishes to marry a Nepali citizen, there are legal processes to follow. Here's how an Indian citizen can marry a Nepali citizen:

1. Special Marriage Act, 1954:
   • In India, inter-country marriages, such as between an Indian and a Nepali citizen, are governed by the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
   • The Special Marriage Act allows individuals from different nationalities to marry in India.
2. Notice of Intended Marriage:
   • Both the Indian citizen and the Nepali citizen must give a written notice of their intention to marry to the Marriage Officer in the district where either of them has resided for at least 30 days before making the application.
   • This notice is then displayed on the notice board of the Marriage Officer for 30 days.
3. Objections and Investigation:
   • During the 30-day notice period, objections to the marriage can be raised by anyone.
   • If there are no objections, or if the objections are dismissed after investigation, the Marriage Officer proceeds with the marriage registration.
4. Marriage Ceremony:
   • After the notice period and any investigations are completed, the marriage ceremony can take place at the office of the Marriage Officer or at any place agreed upon.
5. Witnesses and Registration:
   • Two witnesses must be present at the marriage ceremony.
   • The Marriage Officer registers the marriage, and a marriage certificate is issued.
6. Documentation:
   • Necessary documents include birth certificates, valid visas, and a single-status affidavit for the foreign national.
7. Citizenship:
   • Marriage to a Nepali citizen does not automatically grant Indian citizenship to the Nepali spouse. They can apply for Indian citizenship after residing in India for a specified period.

It's essential to consult the local Marriage Officer or legal experts for the specific requirements and procedures as they may vary by location. Additionally, immigration and citizenship rules may change, so it's advisable to check with relevant authorities for the most up-to-date information.

Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty LawRato