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Marriage abroad

May 2, 2011 | 25,00 EUR | answered by Steffan Schwerin

I want to get married abroad (Algeria). What documents do I need there for a marriage ceremony? I have already inquired at the German registry office, they told me that Algeria does not require a certificate of eligibility for marriage, only a birth certificate, certificate of single status, residence certificate, and a power of attorney.

Steffan Schwerin

Dear questioner,

I will answer the questions you asked, taking into account the circumstances you described and your efforts, as follows:

In principle, a marriage conducted abroad is recognized in Germany if, at the time of the marriage, the substantive legal requirements for marriage (e.g. being single, minimum age) for both partners were met according to their respective home country laws, and if the law at the place of marriage or the home country law of both spouses regarding the form of marriage was followed.

For your marriage in Algeria, you will need your birth certificate and proof of descent, as well as their translations into Arabic.

Furthermore, the certificates of single status and residency mentioned by you and their translations need to be presented.

No further documents are required. Why do you need the power of attorney?

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Steffan Schwerin
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