Marriage to a foreigner
The procedure for marrying a foreigner is more complicated than marrying a Ukrainian, as it requires additional approvals from the migration service. We help with the preparation and translation of documents for approvals. Accompaniment of a lawyer when visiting government agencies, when applying for marriage. We provide apostille and legalization of marriage certificate for foreign countries.
Marriage to a foreigner on the territory of Ukraine
Today, Ukrainians often want to start families and marry foreigners. If you want to get married in Ukraine, it will not be as difficult as in most countries. However, this procedure also has its nuances. If you want to save time and effort, consult a professional lawyer. MigrationGroup offers you its services. We will help you get married quickly and easily.
If you want to marry a citizen of another country, you may have problems. Due to differences in the laws of different states, the registration of such a marriage is quite a difficult task.
The nuances of registering a marriage with a foreigner
The main thing is that a foreigner must be legally in Ukraine at the time of registration. Therefore, the application must be submitted one month before the end of the permitted period of stay. Otherwise, the permit may expire and the marriage will become impossible.
Another important detail is the translation of documents into Ukrainian. There may be some difficulties with this, as the translations must match. In addition, it often happens that translations of certificates are done improperly, and because of this the whole procedure must be done first. After registration, a foreigner will have the right to issue a temporary residence permit in Ukraine. He will receive the right to a permanent certificate after two years of marriage.
In order to get married, you will need to collect the following documents:
- Passports of both brides (a citizen of Ukraine must bring a domestic passport, and a foreigner – the passport on which he crossed the border);
- Two translations of a foreign passport (one with the seal of the translator, the other – notarized).
If one of the brides or both was previously married, you must also bring documents confirming his termination (certificate or court decision on divorce, death certificate). If these documents are issued in another state, they must be translated and apostilized or legalized.
MigrationGroup provides comprehensive legal support in marriage registration in Kyiv. You can even apply from abroad, we will remotely check all the documents and provide advice on which documents you need to bring with you.
If you want to quickly legalize your relationship with a foreigner and not waste time, you should seek the help of professional lawyers. MigrationGroup offers you its services. We have real professionals with many years of experience, so we will help you get married as soon as possible.
Once your marriage is registered, the foreigner will need to apply for a temporary certificate. To obtain it, a foreigner must obtain a new visa, based on a marriage certificate. The purpose of the visit should be to reunite with the family. This is necessary even when he is a citizen of a country with visa-free entry into Ukraine. Citizens of some countries are exempt from this, but the purpose of the visit should still be the same. In addition, the couple should have the same residence permit. In two years, a foreigner will be able to apply for a permanent residence permit or obtain Ukrainian citizenship.
If a foreigner marries not with a citizen of Ukraine but with another foreigner who has received a permanent residence permit, he can also issue it without waiting for two years. But the right to citizenship, in this case, can be obtained only after five years.
Frequently asked questions when marrying a foreigner abroad:
– Does a marriage with a foreigner abroad operate in Ukraine and entitle the foreigner to a temporary (permanent) residence permit?
Yes, it does not matter where the marriage with a foreigner will be. The marriage certificate with a foreigner will be valid in Ukraine and give him the right to a temporary, and for 2 years to a permanent certificate.
– Is it necessary to re-register a marriage in Ukraine after receiving a marriage certificate with a foreigner abroad?
No, such a marriage does not need to be registered in Ukraine. A marriage certificate with a foreigner is recognized in Ukraine only if it is from other countries, it requires translation, as well as additional certification (apostille or legalization, depending on the foreigner’s country).
As you can see, marrying a foreigner is not an easy process. Therefore, we advise you to entrust this matter to professionals from JSC “MigrationGroup”. We are the best family lawyers and will be happy to help you marry a foreigner. Call +380964447720
