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Indian getting married to a Filipino in India


04-Nov-2023 (In Family Law)
I am an Indian National (Catholic bride ) from Mumbai,. Currently employed on the cruise liner, I want to marry a Filipino National (Catholic Groom) from Manila. I want my marriage to be registered in India. Please guide on the procedure for Registration of Marriage in regards to the following: 1. Which Marriage Act will be applicable? 2. What are the documents required to apply for the Registration of marriage? 3.Do both parties need to be physically present at the time of filling the intention to marry application? Or just myself would do ? 4. How much time it will take? 5. Once the Marriage Certificate is obtained in India, Do I need to get it attested ? If Yes, who's attestation is required ? 6. How do I register the marriage in Phillipines embassy in Mumbai? 7. Documents required to register my marriage in Phillipines embassy in Mumbai ? 8 . How to I convert my husband's tourist visa to X Visa? Documents required
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Answer #1
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Hello, you can register your marriage under Special Marriage Act in india. you can obtain certificate which is issued by marriage Registrar as registered marriage in india. this certificate can be used to fullfill your other documentation part easily therefore, you will need complete 3 months time to get it done And you will register your marriage within 2 months.
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