MARRIAGE IN TAIWAN

Disclaimer: The following information relating to marriage requirements of specific foreign countries is provided for general information only and may not be accurate in a particular case. Questions involving interpretations of specific foreign laws should be addressed to foreign attorneys or foreign government officials.

Marriage in Taiwan is a relatively simple process for foreigners and local nationals alike. Taiwan law requires that both parties be legally free to marry and the marriage be performed in an open ceremony before at least two witnesses over twenty years of age. Most foreigners are married at a Taiwan district court. A court fee of NTDOL 200 (about $8.00 in US funds) is charged. The court requires a three-day waiting period. A sworn notarized statement of eligibility to marry, which can be notarized at any Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) office in the US or at the Taipei office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is also required. If the statement is sworn at AIT, a $30.00 fee in US funds is charged. Anyone under eighteen years of age must present a notarized statement from his or her parents granting permission to marry. Foreigners must present their passport to the court. Local nationals can present their identification card.

AFTER THE MARRIAGE, THE US CITIZEN MAY PETITION THE TAIWANESE SPOUSE FOR A K3 MARRIAGE VISA.

ALTERNATIVE TO MARRIAGE ABROAD:

Instead of the above procedures, it is possible to file a K1 fiancee visa petition for an alien to enter the United States as the fiancee of an American citizen. Thus, enabling the parties to marry in the United States. Note that this is only possible if you have previously physically met your fiancee. K1 Fiancee Visa.

To consult a K3 marriage visa attorney, please call us at (626) 279-5341 or e-mail us at info@bccvisalaw.com. An attorney in our office would be happy to assist you.