NRI/Foreigners Marriage

Area of Practice

NRI/Foreigners Marriage

NRI court marriage is a marriage between an Indian citizen and NRI or PIO (person of Indian origin). In India, there’s a special marriage act for couples seeking NRI marriage. In Delhi, NRI marriage is performed under SMA.

Marriage Procedures in India for NRI’s, PIO’s or Foreigners

In India, a marriage performed with tradition is only considered a legal marriage. Having said that, registration of marriages is now a legal need in some states in India. Moreover, for VISA and immigration grounds, an official marriage certificate from the court or the registrar of marriage is important.

There are two acts in which the foreign/NRI marriage can be processed :
1. Hindu Marriage Act 1955
2. Special marriage Act 1954

Hindu Marriage Act 1955

Hindu marriage act allows an Indian citizen to get married within a day. The marriage certificate is globally accepted that can be claimed on the same day of marriage.

In India, a religious marriage ceremony is considered a legal marriage. However, registration of marriage is now a legal requirement in most of the states in India.

Civil Marriage Ceremonies in India

Under Special marriage act, a indian citizen is valid to get married regardless of the race, caste, ethnicity etc.

Also a Indian citizen who wishes to marry a citizen of other countries with the services of SMA under 30-35 days issued by SDM/registrar.

Under Special marriage act, a indian citizen is valid to get married regardless of the race, caste, ethnicity etc. Also a Indian citizen who wishes to marry a citizen of other countries with the services of SMA under 30-35 days issued by SDM/registrar.