Does it matter which country you get married in?


Does it matter which country you get married in? Marriages performed overseas are considered valid in the country where they take place if they are entered into in accordance with local law. Recognition of the validity of marriages performed abroad depends on the laws of the place in which the marriage is to be recognized.


Can you get married in a different country than you live?

Recognition of the validity of marriages performed abroad depends on the laws of the place in which the marriage is to be recognized. The process of marrying overseas can be time-consuming and expensive. Procedures vary from country to country, and some require lengthy preparation.