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NRI marriage vs foreigner marriage — what is the difference?
Both are common, and the route depends on citizenship and religion. An NRI is an Indian citizen living abroad — if both partners are Indian and Hindu/Sikh/Jain/Buddhist, the marriage can be done under the Hindu Marriage Act. A foreigner marriage is where one partner is a foreign national — this is registered under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. Whichever your case, we handle it end to end — order NRI marriage registration or foreigner marriage assistance online, free, and pay only after the work is done.
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Which law applies to your NRI / foreigner marriage?
Special Marriage Act, 1954. A marriage where one partner is a foreign national is registered under this secular Act. It also applies to inter-religion couples. It requires the 30-day public notice. See our Special Marriage Act service for the civil process.
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. If both partners are Indian and Hindu, Sikh, Jain or Buddhist (including an NRI of that faith who married by Hindu rites), the marriage can be registered under this Act, which is faster (no notice). We confirm the correct Act for your exact case on a free call.
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The 30-day notice and the stay requirement
For a foreigner marriage under the Special Marriage Act, two timing points matter. First, the 30-day notice: after the documents are submitted, the notice is displayed for 30 days before the marriage can be registered. Second, the residence requirement: the foreign partner usually needs a valid visa for more than 30 days and to show a 30-day stay in India before the notice is filed. This is why an NRI/foreigner marriage needs planning around travel and visa dates — and it is exactly what we plan for you so nothing is missed. Order the complete registration and we map the timeline for you, free to order.
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NRI / foreigner marriage registration — step by step
- Prepare the documents. Passport, visa, 30-day stay proof and no-impediment certificate for the foreign/NRI partner; age, address and marital-status proof for the Indian partner.
- File the Notice of Intended Marriage under the Special Marriage Act with the marriage officer of the district of residence.
- 30-day notice. The notice runs for 30 days; any objection is examined.
- Solemnisation before three witnesses. The marriage is solemnised and registered.
- Certificate and apostille. The certificate is issued and, for use abroad, apostilled by the MEA or attested.
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Documents, the no-impediment paperwork, the 30-day notice, registration and the MEA apostille — all handled, below the market rate, with no advance payment. You pay only after the work is done.
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Documents required
For the foreign / NRI partner:
- Passport and a valid visa (more than 30 days)
- Proof of 30-day stay in India
- No-impediment / single-status certificate (often from the embassy, attested)
- Passport-size photographs
For the Indian partner:
- Age proof — passport, birth certificate or 10th certificate
- Address proof — Aadhaar, voter ID or passport
- Marital-status details (single-status; decree/death certificate if applicable)
- Passport-size photographs
Plus three witnesses with ID and photographs. When you order, we send a precise, personalised checklist — order now, free, pay after work.
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The No Impediment / Single-Status Certificate (CNI)
A key document in a foreigner marriage is the Certificate of No Impediment (CNI) — also called a no-objection, celibacy or singlehood certificate. It confirms the foreign partner is legally free to marry (not already married). It is usually issued by the foreign partner's embassy or mission and often must be attested for use in India. On the Indian side, a single-status affidavit is commonly used. We tell you exactly which document your case needs and help arrange it, so the registrar does not reject the file.
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Witnesses
A Special Marriage Act (foreigner/inter-faith) registration needs three witnesses, present on the date of registration, each carrying valid ID and passport-size photographs.
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NRI / foreigner marriage fees in Delhi (2026)
The government fee is small — about ₹150 under the Special Marriage Act. The overall cost of an NRI case depends on the documents, the no-impediment paperwork, the apostille/attestation and the coordination involved. We keep it below the market rate, confirm one final figure on a call, and take no advance payment.
| Item | Approx. cost |
|---|---|
| Government registration fee (SMA) | ~ ₹150 |
| Documentation, no-impediment support, coordination | Case-based (below market) |
| MEA apostille / attestation (for abroad) | Separate, as required |
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Timeline
An NRI/foreigner marriage under the Special Marriage Act generally takes about 30 to 45 days, driven by the mandatory 30-day notice and the document/apostille steps. For two Indian Hindus (including an NRI) under the Hindu Marriage Act it is faster. We give you a realistic timeline mapped to your travel and visa dates.
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Apostille and attestation for use abroad
Your Indian marriage certificate usually needs to be recognised abroad — for a spouse visa, immigration or an embassy. For that, it typically has to be apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) (for countries in the Hague Apostille Convention), or attested for non-apostille countries. We arrange the apostille/attestation so your certificate is ready to use overseas without you running between offices.
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What the marriage certificate is used for
Once issued (and apostilled where needed), the certificate is the legal proof required for a passport name change, a spouse or dependent visa, joint bank accounts, NRI documentation, immigration and overseas embassy attestation. It is the single official document that establishes your marriage internationally.
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How much can be done remotely
A lot of an NRI case can be handled remotely: document checks, drafting, the no-impediment guidance, and coordination — all over email and video call. However, under the Special Marriage Act, physical presence in India is required for the notice period and the registration itself. We manage everything else for you so your time in India is short and efficient. Order online now and we start immediately, free to order.
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Common mistakes (and how we prevent them)
NRI cases fail for specific reasons: arriving without a visa valid for 30+ days; not being able to prove the 30-day stay; a missing or unattested no-impediment certificate; names that do not match across the passport and other documents; or skipping the apostille and being turned away abroad. Because we handle NRI and foreigner marriages regularly, we plan for all of these in advance — so your file clears and your certificate works both in India and overseas. Ready? Order your NRI marriage registration now.
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