Registration of marriage with a foreigner is governed by Russian law, if it is committed in the territory of the country. In this case, the entire procedure takes place on the basis of the Family Code of the Russian Federation.
First of all, you must apply to the registry office and submit an application, accompanied by a number of documents.
1. Identity documents (passport).
2. Proof of residence of the foreign citizen.
3. Document confirming the absence of barriers to marriage. (Obstacles can be family relationship with future wife (th) in a straight line and the downlink, an existing marriage, disability of a spouse as a result of a mental disorder).
4. If one spouse is a citizen of another country, previously married, he must provide a certificate of divorce.
All documents are the future of the foreign spouse must be translated into Russian language certified translator and then certified by a notary or in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the embassy of the country. All documents must be apostille. If one of the intending marriage - a citizen of the CIS, the apostille is not required, the documents need only translate.
It should also be borne in mind that a marriage made in Russia, may not be recognized in another country. Often this occurs, if a citizen of this country has been convicted, is on military service or is a carrier of state secrets. In some countries there are restrictions on religious canons.
Should recognize that some countries impose for marriage. For example, in Germany need to obtain official permission to marry abroad. Italy requires mandatory publication of the forthcoming marriage marriage. A similar law is in France and in Finland, where it is necessary to publish information about the intending spouses. After the publication of citizen must submit an official confirmation of the mayor's office where publication took place. Only after that, he issued a document confirming the absence of barriers to marriage. Cypriot citizens receive a "certificate of freedom" from the church of his diocese.
It should be borne in mind that provided abroad documents have a limited duration (from 3 months to six months). Therefore, after the registration of documents, registration of marriage itself should not delay.