what documents do I need to marry in Taiwan?

[divaboy]

If you have family in the yook, then easiest way is just to send them your passport details and get them to go to their solicitor or a notary public and get a sworn statement that you're who you say you are and are not married. The notary or your family should send this to the Free China office in London or whatever its called, along with a bit of cash and a self-addressed envelope (your own address). They will check that the notary is a real notary and then they'll put their own seal on it and post it to you. Easy-peasy lemon squeezy.

Phew ok making slightly more sense now , once we are finally married , will my now wife, be able to pass and work freely in the UK ? i suppose the question is , is the marriage recognized in the uk and what if anything would my now wife need to do in Taiwan prior to us going to the uk?

Thanks again , your advice really is appreciated

EDIT so the sworn statement doesn't need to be legalised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office as its from a solicitor and the free china building is getting it certified by a Taiwanese Representative Office correct ?

Thanks again

[sandman]

Won't help your wife in the UK, as Taiwanese marriages are not recognized in the UK. That's a whole different kettle of fish. Send a PM to Lord Lucan.

[itakitez]

yep, UK doesnt recognise TW weddings

truthfully it's best just to do a civil wedding in australia, then have a "wedding" in taiwan

this will get around most of the issues - if you're confused by the wedding info, you'll have even more fun with the visa applications!!!

[Chris]

It's this "Certificate of No Impediment" requirement that prompts so many UK citizens marrying Taiwanese to get married in places like Hong Kong or Guam.

[divaboy]

Phew so basically it looks like a wedding in my girlfriends home town is not a realistic option as we were hoping to initially start a life our life together in the UK.

Just out curiosity why are these marriages not recognized by the UK?

Having taken a quick look into UK laws , it seems my girlfriend will have to apply for a fiancée visa , which costs over 600GBP! To say I'm shocked by these prices is a understatement.

I realise I maybe edging out of the scope of this forum but does anyone have knowledge on if this is the only was we can get married in the UK. As it seems excessive considering we'd plan on been married within 2-3 weeks if been in the uk and have to apply for a extension of this visa which will no doubt cost more money.

As keep saying thanks for all your advice its great help , as I'm totally knew to all this

[aim]

Hi all, i bring back this topic as I am as I am planning to go back to my home country ( eu country with no embassy or other office in Taiwan and and just a Taiwan trade office back home) for summer brake and in the same time to collect the necessary documents that i will need for marriage with my girlfriend.
For the complete and updated list i should contact the Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (do you happen to know the link or e-mail or specific department i should contact as i can not really find the right info through their website) ? From what I have read in the forum what i will need is :

- a criminal record from my home country.
- a certificate stating that I am not married
- health certificate (that i can get from a hospital here)

also to cross check, these documents are valid only for 3 months right?

Do you happen to know if there are any changed or something? Thanks for any info/tip!