Benefits of marrying in Nepal for foreigners

Marrying a foreigner in Nepal can have several potential benefits, depending on the perspective and context.

Australia

Normally, you can’t marry until one calendar month from the date the authorized celebrant receives the Notice of Intended Marriage.

However, you could marry your fiancé within that month, without providing a copy of the Notice to the celebrant, but only in exceptional circumstances. These include where there are:

• Medical reasons;
• Legal proceedings;
• An error in the Notice of Intended Marriage form; and/or
• Employment related circumstances or travel commitments that cannot be avoided.

Canada

 The wedding ceremony must take place within three months after the license is obtained.  In Newfoundland, it has to be done within the next 30 days.  Whether it’s a religious or civil ceremony, it must have at least two witnesses present.  During the ceremony, the spouses signed registration papers and the marriage license obtained a few weeks ago.

India

The parties (bride and the bridegroom) must give the court marriage application form, i.e. notice of the intended marriage, to the marriage officer. The notice of the intended marriage should be given as prescribed in the second schedule of the Act before 30 days of the intended marriage date. It should be given to the marriage officer in whose area either party to the marriage has continuously lived for 30 days or more.

Comparing all these provision in other countries, the court registration process is very easy and it won't take much time to register a court marriage in concerned district court in Nepal.

Documents Needed for Court Marriage in Nepal for Foreign Citizens

• A No-Objection Letter from the respective Embassy or Consulate in Nepal
• Translated Notarized Copy of the Marriage Law of the Foreign Country in Nepali Language
• A Minimum of 15 Days’ Proof of Residence in Nepal from the concerned local level Ward Office. 
• Copy of Passport with Visa

You just have to have a 15 days temporary stay order provided by ward office where you are current residing. It is to show that you have been residing in Nepal for at least 15 days in order to meet the jurisdiction of the court.

After that you can register your marriage in Nepal in 2 days.

• In first day, you are required to register the application stating your willfulness to marry with necessary documents in the court and
• Second day you have certain formalities to fulfill in order to finalize your marriage.

Basically, in other countries it takes more than a month to finalize your marriage registration whereas it only takes 15 plus 2 days here in Nepal.

Benefits

• Court marriage is legally accepted and enforceable in foreign countries. Also, it is very convenient for visa processing or submitting to foreign countries.
• Cost effective since it’s a formal registration done in a court of law.
• No additional limitations. As long as the requirements stated above are met, applicants don’t have to worry about social or family affairs.
• It is possible for the foreign citizen's desiring to marry from Nepal for which the correct application must be submitted to marriage registration officer. After that the officer and the judge shall review the application. The certification of marriage is provided if the application is accepted (you need witnesses, deed of consent and relevant documents).
• Nepal’s stunning landscapes, especially the majestic Himalayas, create a charming setting for couples looking to have a memorable wedding experience.
• The allure of Nepal goes beyond the wedding ceremony, offering couples opportunities for post-marriage adventures; this adds an extra layer of excitement and joy to the overall matrimonial experience.
• Cost-effectiveness is a significant factor that makes Nepal an appealing choice. With reasonably priced lodging and food, couples can celebrate their union without straining their budget.

Note: For this you need to choose a good law firm for successful court marriage in Nepal.