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What documents are required for marriage registration if my fiancé(e) is a foreign national?

Sep 01, 2026

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Q: What documents are required for marriage registration if my fiancé(e) is a foreign national?

A:
(1) A valid passport of the applicant, which must contain a valid Chinese residence permit or a valid visa and entry stamp within the passport.
(2) A Certificate of No Record of Marriage (Single Status Certificate) issued by the applicant's home country. The certificate can be obtained through either of the following two methods (please ensure that, in addition to the applicant's national ID number, the passport number is also indicated on the certificate):

If the foreign national is currently in China: Obtain a Certificate of No Record of Marriage from the Embassy or Consulate of the applicant's home country in Beijing, China.

If the foreign national is currently in their home country: Obtain a Certificate of No Record of Marriage issued by a notary public or competent authority in the applicant's home country. This certificate must then be authenticated through the Apostille Convention (Hague Apostille). After the certificate is brought to China and translated, both the original and the translated version must be presented together for use in China. (Verification details of the certificate, such as a website or other means of validation, must also be provided.)

Source: www.qingdaoshibei.gov.cn

The English version is for reference only. If there are differences between the English version and the Chinese version, the Chinese version shall prevail.
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