{"id":175,"date":"2020-08-20T00:11:18","date_gmt":"2020-08-20T00:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southafrica-newyork.net\/?page_id=175"},"modified":"2020-08-20T00:11:59","modified_gmt":"2020-08-20T00:11:59","slug":"getting-married-in-south-africa-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.southafrica-newyork.net\/getting-married-in-south-africa-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Married in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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  • Home<\/li>\n
  • downloadable forms<\/li>\n
  • where to file your application<\/li>\n
  • schedule of fees<\/li>\n
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    SERVICES<\/h5>\n\n
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    • Consular<\/li>\n
    • Passport<\/li>\n
    • Identity Document<\/li>\n
    • Visitor Visa<\/li>\n
    • Temporary Residence Permit<\/li>\n
    • Permanent Residence<\/li>\n
    • Citizenship<\/li>\n
    • Birth Registration<\/li>\n
    • Full Birth Certificate<\/li>\n
    • Marriage Certificate<\/li>\n
    • Death Certificate<\/li>\n
    • Getting Married
      in South Africa<\/li>\n
    • Divorce Decree<\/li>\n
    • Personal Amendment<\/li>\n
    • Downloadable Forms<\/li>\n
    • Schedule of Fees<\/li>\n
    • Where to file your application<\/li>\n
    • Timeframes for services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      HOLIDAYS OBSERVED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

      Please check the list of\u00a0holidays\u00a0Missions will observe this year.<\/p>\n\n

      Write your email address on the upper right hand corner of your application form to receive updates on the status of your application.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

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      SOUTH AFRICAN MISSIONS
      IN THE UNITED STATES:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

      The South African Consulate General
      in Chicago, Illinois
      <\/strong>200 South Michigan Avenue, 6th Floor
      Chicago, IL 60604
      Tel. (312) 939-7929
      Fax: (312) 939-2588
      Email
      Website<\/p>\n\n

      The South African Consulate General
      in Los Angeles, CA
      <\/strong>6300 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600
      Los Angeles, CA 90048
      Tel. (323) 651-0902
      Fax: (323) 651-5969
      Email
      Website:<\/p>\n\n

      The South African Consulate General
      in New York City
      <\/strong>333 East 38th Street,
      9th Floor
      New York NY 10016
      Tel: (212) 213-4880
      Fax: (212) 856-1575Email
      Website<\/p>\n\n

      The South African Embassy in Washington, DC
      <\/strong>3051 Massachusetts Ave, NW
      Washington, DC 20008
      Tel: (202) 232-4400
      Fax: (202) 244-9417
      Email
      Website<\/p>\n\n

      \"Getting<\/h1>\n\n

      All persons getting married in South Africa are subject to the legislation of the Marriage Act, 1961 (Act 25 of 1961) which does not differentiate between South African citizens and aliens with regard to the solemnization of a marriage in the Republic of South Africa.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

      Intending bridal couples should in all cases consult the marriage officer in South Africa who is to perform the ceremony to ensure compliance with the prescribed formalities.<\/p>\n\n

      Under the South African Law a marriage is prohibited under the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n

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      • Persons who are already married.\u00a0An existing marriage can only be terminated through death or by a competent court of law.<\/li>\n
      • Minors. A minor may not enter into marriage unless the marriage officer is in possession of a written consent from both parents or the guardian.<\/li>\n
      • Persons without contractual capacity.\u00a0This refers to majors who are suffering from mental disorders. A person who is insane, may, however, contract a valid marriage if it can be proven that the person is lucid and in full possession of his faculties when concluding the contract.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        Prohibited degrees of relationships as indicated below:<\/p>\n\n

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        • the forebear or a descendant of the husband\/wife.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          The following are the noted general requirements for getting married in South Africa. Once again it is suggested that intending bridal couples should consult the marriage officer in South Africa who is to perform the ceremony to ensure compliance with the prescribed formalities.<\/p>\n\n

          Checklist of Documents to be Submitted:<\/p>\n\n

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          • Two (2) valid identification;\u00a0 one must be a photo ID.<\/li>\n
          • a notarized declaration by the party concerned to the effect that the person is not aware of any lawful impediment to the proposed marriage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

            There is no residency requirement for foreign nationals.<\/p>\n\n

            There is no blood testing requirement.Copyright \u00a9 1998-2018 South African Consulate General, New York City.\u00a0 Managed by Cymbeline Rodriguez.
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