Court Marriage with Foreigners in Nepal - Easy Guide 2026

This article deals with court marriages with foreigners in Nepal, including the required documents, the court process, the court fees, and the time taken in the court. The Muluki Civil Code, 2074, governs court marriage with foreigners in Nepal.

Court marriage is the formal and legal registration of marriage in a court. It is the least expensive and most formal means of marriage registration. It is an easy form of marriage that can be completed within a maximum time of 2 days.

Can a Nepali citizen marry a foreigner in Nepal?

Yes, a Nepali citizen can marry a foreigner in Nepal with due process of law. They can perform marriage ceremonies with different customs and traditions. They can also perform court marriages in the concerned district court of Nepal.

Documents Necessary for Court Marriage with Foreigners in Nepal

For Nepali Citizens

1. Unmarried Certificate from the respective ward office
2. Citizenship
3. Citizenship of witnesses (any two)
4. Temporary living certificate
5. Passport-sized photos (4-4 each)

For Foreigners

1. Passport
2. No Objection Letter (NOC) from the respective Embassy located in Nepal
3. 15-day stay certificate in Nepal
4. Marriage Law of the respective country
5. Citizenship of Witnesses (any two)
6. Passport-sized photos (four)

Process of Court Marriage with Foreigners in Nepal

1. Apply to the concerned district court, attaching all the required documents.
2. Submit an agreement paper to the concerned district court.
3. The concerned parties should appear before the judge on the bench along with the two witnesses.
4. The judge will verify the application and the agreement paper, and the court marriage certificate will be provided to the concerned party.

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