MARRIAGE OF A FOREIGNER IN SPAIN

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In Spain, it is possible to legally marry as a foreigner, whether you want to marry a Spanish citizen or another foreigner, regardless of your legal status (i.e., whether you have a valid residence permit).

This article explains:

Types of marriage in Spain.
Requirements for getting married in Spain.
Required documentation and marriage file.

TYPES OF MARRIAGE IN SPAIN

In Spain, there are two types of marriage: civil marriage and religious marriage. It is also possible to register as a civil partnership.

It is important to mention that, within the different types of marriage, there are different matrimonial property regimes: these are different ways of managing the spouses’ assets in case of separation, divorce, or inheritance. There are three: community property regime, separate property regime, and participation regime.

Civil marriage. This is the most common type of ceremony in Spain. It is the union of two people celebrated and formalized before a judge, a mayor, a civil registrar, or a notary, with the presence of two witnesses of legal age.
Religious marriage. The ceremony is held in the church of your choice. This type of marriage also has civil effects, as the spouses must also register in the Civil Registry.

Furthermore, in Spain, same-sex marriage has been legal since July 2005, without any legal or procedural distinctions.

REQUIREMENTS FOR GETTING MARRIED IN SPAIN

Among the basic requirements, the following are important to highlight:

There must not be a previous marriage that has not been officially dissolved, whether by divorce, annulment, or the death of one of the parties, either in their country of origin or in Spain.
The couple wishing to marry must not be related by blood up to the third degree.
Both parties must be of legal age, or, failing that, emancipated at least 16 years old.
The marriage must not be fraudulent or a marriage of convenience. That is, a genuine emotional relationship must be demonstrated, and both members of the couple must give their legal consent.
Both members of the couple must be single. This must be demonstrated through a certificate of single status or a final divorce decree.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND MARRIAGE FILE

To get married in Spain, you must complete the «Marriage File,» which includes submitting the following documents:

Identity documents of both spouses (National Identity Document, Foreigner’s Identity Number, or Passport).
Birth certificates.
Documentation proving the marital status of each of the parties (single, divorced, or widowed). This is known as a Certificate of Life. In Spain, you will need to go to the corresponding Civil Registry to obtain this, but this will depend on your country of origin.
Certificate of single status or final divorce decree (if one of the parties was previously married and divorced).
Proof of cohabitation between the parties for the last two years (for example, through registration at the same address).
Certificate issued by the Consulate of the foreigner’s country of origin attesting to their legal capacity to marry.

All documents submitted in a foreign language must be officially translated into Spanish by a sworn translator and duly legalized.

In many cases, to finalize the process and confirm that the relationship is genuine, both partners may be interviewed. Once approved, the marriage is authorized. The couple then has six months to celebrate the wedding.

WE HELP YOU WITH YOUR MARRIAGE

If you are a foreigner and wish to get married in Spain, it is possible, but you must meet certain requirements and have specific documentation. At LN ABOGADOS LAWYERS, we can help you and offer:

Personalized advice on your situation.
Assistance and management of the necessary documentation.

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