Marriage Registration in China

[2015-November-3]

Both the man and woman who are inland residents and planning to get married shall go and complete the formalities at the marriage registration authority that has jurisdiction over the place where the permanent household of one of them is registered.

Marriage Certificate and Divorce Certificate samples: Interior

[2015-November-3]

The latest Marriage Certificate and Divorce Certificate abandoned the emotional coloring previously adopted. Tree peony, the national flower of China, is used as the main element for both certificates with similar pattern and coloring.

Marriage Certificate and Divorce Certificate samples: Front cover

[2015-November-3]

Application for permanent residence status in China for foreign minors

[2015-October-28]

According to Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners, Rules Governing the Implementation of the Law of the PRC on the Entry and Exit of Foreigners, Regulations on Examination and Approval of Permanent Residence of Foreigners in China.

Divorce registration in China

[2015-October-28]

Both the man and woman who are inland residents and planning to apply for divorce voluntarily shall go and complete the formalities at the marriage registration authority that has jurisdiction over the place where the permanent household of one of them is registered.

Fees on marital registrations

[2015-October-27]

Foreign marriage registration in Guangzhou

[2014-November-5]

Here is the procedure for foreign marriage registration in Guangzhou.

Divorce with foreigners

[2012-November-19]

Mr. Li and Ms. Li got married in China in 1949 and have two daughters. Mr. Li immigrated to the US in 1957 and changed his nationality into the US in 1991.

Marriage Law of the People's Republic of China

[2009-November-2]

Adopted at the Third Session of the Fifth National People's Congress on September 10, 1980, and amended on the basis of the Decision on the Amendment to the Marriage Law of the People's Republic of China, adopted at the 21th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Ninth National People's Congress on April 28, 2001.

Provisions for the Registration of Marriage Between Chinese Citizens and Foreigners

[2009-November-2]

Both the man and the woman, who apply for marriage registration, shall abide by the Marriage Law of the People's Republic of China and the pertinent articles and items of these Provisions.