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Marriage in China to a Chinese National |
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Marriages and Divorces - Official Statistics |
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Registration of Marriage Between Chinese Citizens and Foreigners |
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Chinese Marriage & Divorce Registration to Be Easier & More Convenient |
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Foreign-Related Marriage And Divorce In China |
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Australian citizens - Getting Married in China |
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British Citizens - Getting Married in China |
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Canadian Citizens - Getting Married in China |
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New Zealand Citizens - Getting Married in China |
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Swiss Citizens - Getting Married in China |
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US Citizens - Getting Married in China |
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US Citizens - Marriage Registration in China |
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Australia Immigration information packs |
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Related Articles, Useful Information & Guides to getting married in China |
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Personal Experiences in getting married in China |
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Educational Articles & Links about getting married in China |
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 Number of Marriages and Divorces in China |
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1985-2002 Record of Marriages, divorces and re-marriages in China. |
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Provisions for the Registration of Marriage Between Chinese Citizens and Foreigners |
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When Chinese citizens and foreigners (including foreign residents and those who come to China for a short visit, Chinese of foreign
nationality, and foreigners who have settled down in China) decide to get married of their own free will within the boundaries of China, both
the man and the woman concerned shall appear together at the marriage registration department, designated by the province, autonomous region, or
municipality directly under the Central Government, and stationed in the locality where the Chinese citizen has his/her residence registration and apply for marriage registration. |
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Chinese Marriage & Divorce Registration to Be Easier & More Convenient |
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 "David" is a 23-year-old Chinese politics student. Few friends know he is
also a homosexual looking for a lover in a society where even fellow gays are disgusted by their own behaviour. While in awe of the handful of gays
who are daring to speak openly in order to promote awareness in a hostile society, the student, like most Chinese homosexuals, has little intention of joining them. |
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Opinion - Foreign-Related Marriage And Divorce In China |
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 A marriage in China between a foreigner and a Chinese citizen or between
two foreigners is considered a "foreign-related marriage". According to Article 147 of the General Principles of the Civil Law of the People's Republic
of China, marriage of a Chinese citizen to a foreigner shall be bound by the law of the place where they get married. |
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Australian citizens - Getting Married in China (For more info from DIMIA) |
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 There is no Australian law that prohibits an Australian citizen or
person domiciled in Australia from marrying a national of the People's Republic of China. A marriage celebrated in the People's Republic of China according to the law of People's Republic of
China between a national of the People's Republic of China and an Australian citizen or person domiciled in Australia would normally be recognised as valid in Australia. |
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British Citizens - Getting Married in China |
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 Under the Marriage with Foreigners Act 1906 you must reside
continuously in China for 21 clear days before giving notice of your intended marriage. The period of residence must be immediately prior to acceptance of the notice. 21 clear days
means that the day you arrive in China or the day you submit your Notice of Intention to Marry may not be counted. |
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Canadian Citizens - Getting Married in China |
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 Canadian citizens who wish to marry in China are required by the
Chinese authorities to obtain and sign a declaration in front of a consular officer. This is a sworn declaration indicating that an
individual is single and eligible to marry. The declaration is a legal document that must be attested in person and cannot be done by fax or mail. It
can be obtained at any Canadian consular office in China. You should obtain your declaration from the office that has jurisdiction over the city where you plan to be married. |
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New Zealand Citizens - Getting Married in China |
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 There is no legal obligation to register your overseas marriage in
New Zealand, however you may do this if your marriage ceremony is witnessed by an authorised official from a New Zealand post. The only advantage of registering your marriage in New Zealand is
that a marriage certificate can be issued to you from New Zealand. This certificate does not replace the marriage certificate supplied in China |
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Swiss Citizens - Getting Married in China |
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 The Embassy is not a civil registrar office and cannot perform wedding
ceremonies. Swiss citizens must, in most cases, present their passport and a personal record sheet (Personenstandsausweis/fiche d'état civil),
that can be obtained from the registrar office of the place of origin in Switzerland (Heimatort/commune d'origine). |
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US Citizens - Getting Married in China |
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 American citizens contemplating to marry a Chinese citizen in
China should review the following general information on Chinese Government procedures. Marriages in China are registered according to the laws of China. Contrary to popular notion,
American diplomatic and consular officers do not have the authority to perform marriages and are not required to witness the marriages of American citizens. |
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US Citizens - Marriage Registration in China |
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The applicant who will go to China for marriage registration shall
apply for a single/non-marital status certificate. The applicant who is a Chinese citizen shall apply for a certificate in accordance with requirements of Notary Certificate of Single Status.
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AUSTRALIA - Information packs from Australia Department of Immigration (May 2006) Check for up changes before submitting any documents. |
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 Spouse Visa Information Booklet -
Form 1127 |
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Spouse Visa - Form 47sp |
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Spouse Sponsor Visa - Form 40sp |
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Family Composition - Form 54 |
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Statutory Declaration by Witness - Form 888 |
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Scale of Fees - Form 990i |
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Tourist Visa Application - Form 48rchs |
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