Marriage in France for Russian citizens.
France is probably one of the most popular countries for visitors from all over the world. France is a country of romantics, Paris is the city of love. It is the most famous place where young people propose to their loved ones.
Many lovers dream of having their passport stamped with a note about France and Paris. But let’s understand how easy it is to make a marriage registration in France.
Yes, they can. But for this at least one of the couple must have been a resident of France.
1.Resident card or proof of residence in France.
2.Passport.
3.Birth certificate.
4.Certificat de Capacité Matrimoniale — Certificates of no current marriage, and in case of divorce, there must be a date of divorce and a certificate of divorce.
5.Certificat de Célibat — Certificate that there is no impediment to marriage
6.Certificat de Coutume — a certificate confirming that the applicant can marry according to the laws of the country of residence. Issued by the Russian Embassy
The documents must be submitted in the original or certified by an apostle.
The specific list of documents is better to clarify in advance with each registry office separately.
Most of the newlyweds who apply to us do not have French residency. In case of working with our agency we can help with the official registration of marriage for those who do not have a residence permit in France.
If you are not a resident of France, the legal opportunity to get married in France starts at 20,000 — 25,000 euros.
This cost includes:
Preparation of the necessary documents for the application
Booking the date and time of the marriage registration
Translation and notarization of birth certificates
Translation and notarization of passports
Translation and notarization of certificates of absence of obstacles
Registration documents (application, forms, etc.)
Payment of state fees and charges
Preparation of documents for the marriage ceremony, coordination and coordination with the registry office
Services of a Russian-speaking wedding coordinator at the registration ceremony
Interpreter at the wedding ceremony (Russian language)
Legalization of the marriage certificate for Russia
Additionally paid:
Photographer
Videographer
Make-up artist and hairdresser
Decoration (floristry and decor)
Place for dinner
After a marriage is registered in France, the marriage registration certificate must be apostilled, translated into Russian and notarized.
The minimum time to apply and process the documents for marriage registration in France is 4 months.
What else do I need to know about marriage registration in France?
1) According to French law, 10 days before the conclusion of a civil marriage, you must announce the forthcoming marriage in the town hall of the municipality of your residence. You must provide certain documents for the announcement.
2)In France, both spouses keep their own surnames by default. But if you wish, you can legally register a double surname or a change of surname.
3)To marry in France will be able to those couples whose parents live in France. In this case, the ceremony will be held at the place of residence of the parents.
In the cities of France there are Orthodox churches, so in addition to the official and symbolic registration, you can hold the sacrament of marriage. Beforehand, get acquainted with the local priest and tell him why you would like to get married in this place.
If you are planning to register your marriage in France, fill out an application form and we will contact you shortly for all details and answer all your questions.
For marriage registration in France, you'll need valid passports, birth certificates (translated into French), certificates of no impediment, proof of residence, and a medical certificate. Our team can help ensure all your documents are properly prepared and translated according to French legal requirements.
The marriage registration process in France typically takes 4-8 weeks from the initial application to the ceremony date. Based on our 15 years of experience handling French weddings, we recommend starting the process at least 3 months before your intended wedding date to allow for any unexpected delays.
Yes, foreigners can legally marry in France regardless of their nationality, as long as at least one partner has resided in France for a minimum of 40 days before the wedding. We've helped hundreds of international couples navigate the French marriage system successfully.
While you don't need to be present during the entire registration process, both partners must be in France for the civil ceremony and initial application filing. Our team can handle much of the preliminary paperwork and coordination while you're in your home country.
The basic marriage registration in France is free at the local mairie (town hall), but additional costs apply for document translation, legal verification, and optional services. We recommend budgeting between €500-1000 for all necessary documentation and administrative fees.
Yes, you can have both ceremonies, but French law requires the civil marriage registration to take place first at the mairie (town hall). Our experienced planners can help coordinate both ceremonies to ensure they comply with French regulations while creating your perfect wedding day.
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