Marriage in Russia to a non Russian Citizen

[millefleur 5,047]

36 minutes ago, Wcalmt1 said:

I'll be making 2 trips,  as I only get 5 weeks vacation.   How long does it take to get the passport translated? 

OK that works. So basically on your first trip, complete all steps listed above and schedule your marriage at ZAGS. On your second trip, you can get married. This seems the most sensible to me.

 

In terms of getting the passport translation, it should take around 1 day max. You may be able to find a place that will do it in a few hours. Just make sure it has a Russian notary to go with it.

 

 

[millefleur 5,047]

Oh I just remembered @Wcalmt1, since your fiancee is not a Russian citizen, you should have her double check with ZAGS and her consulate that the Russian authorities will not require extra steps on her part as well. As you can see, they require a lot from Americans to get married in Russia. It's a really good idea to have her check in with ZAGS there what will be required of her to bring (if anything) in order to marry in Russia.

[Prizm123 1,086]

it would probably be faster to fly the both of you to Mexico to get married. a LOT less paperwork and you can honeymoon on the beach

 

in most places you could probably do it within a single week

Edited February 1, 2019 by Prizm123

[millefleur 5,047]

Just now, Prizm123 said:

it would probably be faster to fly the both of you to Mexico to get married. a LOT less paperwork and you can honeymoon on the beach

Well, that is an option! Always good to have a plan B.

[DaveAndAnastasia 2,093]

11 hours ago, Prizm123 said:

it would probably be faster to fly the both of you to Mexico to get married. a LOT less paperwork and you can honeymoon on the beach

 

in most places you could probably do it within a single week

The usual recommendations here for a fast marriage for two third-country citizens in Europe are Denmark and Iceland, but I think his fiancee would need visas for those, too (don't know how easy it would be to get; it was pretty simple for my fiancee to get a Schengen visa as a Russian). I think she would for Mexico, too.

[Prizm123 1,086]

11 minutes ago, DaveAndAnastasia said:

The usual recommendations here for a fast marriage for two third-country citizens in Europe are Denmark and Iceland, but I think his fiancee would need visas for those, too (don't know how easy it would be to get; it was pretty simple for my fiancee to get a Schengen visa as a Russian). I think she would for Mexico, too.

i am not sure about other countries, but i was looking at it as a plan b and for Ukraine, they just need an evisa which is relatively simple to get, and depending on the area in Mexico, i might be able to just drive there since I am in Texas.

 

i checked and Citizens of Russia visiting Mexico for tourism or business do not require a Mexico visa as long as they hold a valid visa or permanent resident status in the United States, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom, or Schengen countries.

 

it seems it would be more cost effective to do it in Mexico, and they have some really nice beaches and areas for a nice wedding. as with anything, ymmv

[millefleur 5,047]

3 hours ago, Prizm123 said:

i am not sure about other countries, but i was looking at it as a plan b and for Ukraine, they just need an evisa which is relatively simple to get, and depending on the area in Mexico, i might be able to just drive there since I am in Texas.

 

i checked and Citizens of Russia visiting Mexico for tourism or business do not require a Mexico visa as long as they hold a valid visa or permanent resident status in the United States, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom, or Schengen countries.

 

it seems it would be more cost effective to do it in Mexico, and they have some really nice beaches and areas for a nice wedding. as with anything, ymmv

Actually the OP's fiancee is a citizen of Tajikistan, so no idea if that complicates any of these plans. It's good to go through the list of countries where both of their passports allow visa free travel and see what might be doable.

[Wcalmt1 34]

We will just stay with Moscow Russia,  aas the are 2 daughters also. 

[millefleur 5,047]

7 minutes ago, Wcalmt1 said:

We will just stay with Moscow Russia,  aas the are 2 daughters also. 

Best of luck! I know it sounds overwhelming but it's not that bad since you'll be in Moscow already. Just make sure to follow the steps in the right order.

 

Do you have any previous marriages/divorces? If so, you'll need documentation for all of that too.

[Wcalmt1 34]

I've never been married yet though she has once, And she has all the necessary documents

[millefleur 5,047]

1 hour ago, Wcalmt1 said:

I've never been married yet though she has once, And she has all the necessary documents

Great! You guys should be good to go then. Please update us with how it goes.