{"id":5226,"date":"2025-05-09T04:11:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T03:11:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.legalallies.es\/?post_type=servicio&#038;p=5226"},"modified":"2025-06-25T14:11:27","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T13:11:27","slug":"can-i-get-married-in-spain-as-a-foreigner","status":"publish","type":"servicio","link":"https:\/\/dev.legalallies.es\/en\/international-law\/can-i-get-married-in-spain-as-a-foreigner\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Get Married in Spain as a Foreigner?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Love knows no borders, but paperwork definitely does.<br>If you\u2019re a foreigner planning to get married in Spain ,whether to another foreigner or a Spanish national , the good news is: yes, it\u2019s possible! But there are legal hoops to jump through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>At Legal Allies, we\u2019ll guide you through everything you need to know about getting married in Spain as a foreigner \u2014 with no last-minute surprises or legal headaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I Get Married in Spain as a Foreigner?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Spanish law allows foreigners to legally marry in Spain, whether:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One foreigner marries another.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A foreigner marries a Spanish citizen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neither partner is Spanish (even as tourists, in some cases).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What matters is proving your identity, legal civil status, and residency or legal status in Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Types of Marriage You Can Have<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Civil Marriage:<\/strong> The most common, performed at the Civil Registry, local Town Hall, or court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Religious Marriage:<\/strong> Valid if registered at the Civil Registry (e.g., Catholic, Evangelical, Jewish, or Muslim).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marriage before a Notary:<\/strong> Since 2021, you can also marry before a notary , often a quicker option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Requirements for Getting Married in Spain as a Foreigner<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the general requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be 18 or legally emancipated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both parties must give free and willing consent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neither party can be legally married to someone else.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must not be closely related (siblings, parents, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If previously married, provide proof of divorce or widowhood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Documents You Need to Get Married in Spain as a Foreigner<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the marriage application (expediente matrimonial), you will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Valid passport or ID.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full birth certificate (legalized or apostilled).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of no impediment or \u201ccertificate of capacity to marry\u201d (based on your home country).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of residence in Spain (covering the last 2 years).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of civil status, if required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If divorced: divorce decree and previous marriage certificate with the divorce noted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sworn translations of documents if not in Spanish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Legal Allies Tip:<\/strong> Some consulates are very slow issuing certificates , start paperwork early!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do You Have to Live in Spain?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At least one of you must show legal or habitual residence in Spain, usually with a residency certificate (empadronamiento). In exceptional cases, marriage is allowed without residence (e.g., marriage by proxy, humanitarian reasons).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Long Does It Take?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Marriage Application:<\/strong> 2 to 6 months, depending on the Civil Registry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Civil or Notarial Ceremony:<\/strong> Once approved, the ceremony can happen in weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Heads up<\/em>: In some areas, waiting times for appointments are long. Plan ahead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What If My Partner Can\u2019t Come to Spain?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can request a marriage by proxy, with a notarized authorization issued from their country. Alternatively, you can marry abroad and register it in Spain if one spouse is Spanish or a legal resident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Happens After the Marriage?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can register the marriage at the Spanish Civil Registry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your spouse is Spanish, you can apply for residency as a family member of an EU citizen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After one year of marriage and legal residence, you can apply for Spanish citizenship by marriage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Can Legal Allies Help?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We don\u2019t plan weddings (yet!) , but we do everything else:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We verify your documents and explain what you need based on your country of origin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We help you get certified translations and legalizations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We assist with the marriage application and booking appointments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If issues arise with the Civil Registry, we provide legal support to defend your right to marry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And we do all of this in your language thanks to our multilingual legal bot and specialized lawyers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So, yes you can get married in Spain as a foreigner.<\/strong>, Just make sure you follow the rules and have your paperwork ready. Handle the legal side properly, and your \u201cI do\u201d won\u2019t come with legal drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting married soon? Let Legal Allies help make your biggest stress picking the outfit not filling out forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Love knows no borders, but paperwork definitely does.If you\u2019re a foreigner planning to get married in Spain ,whether to another foreigner or a Spanish national , the good news is: yes, it\u2019s possible! But there are legal hoops to jump through. 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