Guide to Getting Marriage in Beijing


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Getting Married in Beijing

Learn about the legal process of marriage in Beijing. Find information on the legal process and download the necessary forms here.

Marriage between Chinese-nationals and citizens of other countries, or between two non-Chinese nationals is a reasonably simple process. Both parties should be unmarried, men should be at least 22 and women at least 20 years of age.

Laws and Regulations
Application Materials Download
Local Register Service
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Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the amendment to the Marriage Law of the People's Republic of China (Order of the President No.51)
Regulations on Control of Marriage Registration
Provisions for the Registration of Marriage Between Chinese Citizens and Foreigners

Declaration for Marriage Registration Application
Form for the Examination and Handling of Marriage Registration
Declaration for the Reapplication for Marriage Certificate
Declaration for Application for Post-registration of Marriage

The Registration of Marriages between Beijing Residents and Foreign Nationals
The Registration of Marriages between Beijing Residents and Overseas Chinese, Chinese Nationals Working Abroad
Marriage Certificate Replacement
About Marriage Registry of Beijing Civil Affairs Bureau

What is mixed marriage？
What certificates and evidences should be submitted for the registration of marriage between Chinese citizens and foreigners?
In what circumstances would the embassies of China accept and transact the marriage registrations of overseas Chinese?
What kinds of Chinese citizens are forbidden to marry foreigners?
I have a foreign friend who works in Beijing, and his girlfriend lives abroad. Can they go through marriage registration in Beijing?