Planning a marriage in another country naturally raises many important questions. At MarryInGeorgia, we work daily with international couples who want clear, accurate, and practical information about getting married in Georgia, from legal requirements and documentation to timelines, apostille, ceremonies, and post-marriage services. This FAQ section is designed to give you transparent answers based on real procedures and current Georgian regulations. To make it easier to navigate, we have organized the most common questions into four main categories, covering marriage registration, required documents, legalization and apostille, and additional services such as divorce, prenuptial agreements, and honeymoon planning. If your question is not listed here, our team is always available to provide personalized guidance based on your specific situation.
A valid passport or travel document is the primary requirement for marriage registration in Georgia. In cases involving a previous marriage or joint children, additional documentation is required.
Yes — both parties must be at least 18 years old.
No — couples do not need to be interviewed to get married in Georgia.
No. Medical tests are not required to register a marriage in Georgia.
No. The personal presence of both partners in Georgia is mandatory, and online marriage registration is not available.
No, there is no queue. You can get married on any available working day.
We offer several service packages to suit different needs. You can find detailed pricing and package information on our Planning page.
Yes. Once your travel dates are confirmed, the MarryInGeorgia team will handle all necessary reservations and bookings for your marriage registration.
The Ministry of Justice of Georgia issues both the marriage certificate and the official translation of the marriage certificate.
The apostille or legalization process can be completed in 1, 2, or 4 working days, depending on the service option you choose.
No; however, you can complete the in-country (inland) process to have your marriage recognized in your home country. This allows you to obtain a local marriage record or certificate based on your Georgian marriage certificate.
Yes. If your chosen service package requires additional processing time and your stay in Georgia is limited, the documents can be sent via international post to your residential address in your home country.
The original marriage certificate is issued in Georgian. It can subsequently be translated into most major languages supported by the Public Service Hall, including English, Russian, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, and several others.
Yes. You can get married in Georgia as a tourist, and no special visa is required.
Upon arrival in Georgia, you are required to present a valid passport or travel document, a hotel voucher (or proof of accommodation), a round-trip ticket, travel insurance, and sufficient funds to cover the duration of your stay.
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Before we begin comparing the differences between marriage in Georgia and other countries.
When you are planning to register marriage in Georgia, you may wish to know the answers to these questions: What does a Georgian marriage certificate look like? What government agency issues the marriage certificate? Is the Georgian marriage certificate valid within the EU or worldwide? Does the certificate need embassy attestation? Will it need to […]
