Tourists marriage in Cambodia

Hello,

I saw your inquiry on Lawzana and would be happy to provide some guidance on getting married in Cambodia as a couple from Iran and Germany.

Yes, it is possible for two foreign nationals to get married in Cambodia. The marriage will be legally valid in Cambodia and can be officially recognized in Germany and the rest of Europe.​

Marriage Procedure in Cambodia
Cambodian law has a specific process for when two foreigners wish to marry. You can register your marriage with the Cambodian authorities or at the embassy of your respective countries in Cambodia. The process and requirements are different and generally less restrictive than those for a foreigner marrying a Cambodian citizen.​

Required Documents
While the exact requirements can vary, you will generally need the following documents to register your marriage with Cambodian authorities:

Marriage Application Form​

Passports with valid Cambodian visas​

Certificates of Single Status (or an Affirmation of Freedom to Marry) issued by your respective home countries​

Birth Certificates​

Health Certificates from a hospital recognized by the Cambodian Ministry of Health​

Criminal Record Checks from your home countries and from Cambodia​

Proof of Residence in Cambodia (a residential book)​

All documents must be legalized by your respective embassies.​

Legal Recognition of the Marriage
A marriage legally performed in Cambodia is recognized as valid within Cambodia [, web-8]. For the marriage to be recognized in Germany, you will need to have your Cambodian marriage certificate "legalized" by the German Embassy in Phnom Penh. This process authenticates the document for use in Germany. Generally, a marriage legally concluded in another country is recognized in Germany without needing an additional recognition process, provided all legal requirements of that country were met.​

This information provides a general overview. The procedures can be quite detailed, and ensuring all your paperwork is in order is crucial.

If you would like more detailed, step-by-step guidance through the entire process, I can offer you a personal consultation via WhatsApp for a small fee. Please feel free to reach out to discuss this further.

Best regards.