How can foreigners get married in Georgia, and how much does it cost?
Documents, witnesses, cost and recognition at home.
Short answer
Foreigners can register a marriage in Georgia at a Public Service Hall or Wedding House, often on the day documents are submitted. You need passports with notarised translations, proof of legal stay in Georgia, two adult witnesses and, if previously married, proof of divorce. Registration without a formal ceremony is free; a ceremony costs extra.
Why
- Marriage registration is carried out by the Public Service Development Agency.
- The minimum age is 18, and registration by proxy is not allowed.
- Georgia and Russia are both parties to the Hague Convention, so an apostilled marriage is recognised in Russia.
Details
For your marriage to be recognised at home, order an apostille and translation of the certificate, also available at the Public Service Hall. Ceremony costs depend on the venue and day of the week; the agency publishes current fees.
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Sources
- Public Service Development Agency: marriage registrationChecked at:
- Civil Code of GeorgiaChecked at:
This answer is for reference only and is not legal advice. Fees and rules change, so check official websites.
Weddings in Georgia for foreignersRelated questions
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Do Georgian citizens need a visa for Russia?
No, since 15 May 2023 Georgian citizens can enter Russia without a visa for trips other than work or study and stay up to 90 days within 180 days.
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How do you get an apostille, power of attorney or criminal record certificate in Georgia?
Apostilles on Georgian documents are issued at Public Service Halls, while criminal record certificates come from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and can be ordered at a Public Service Hall or online on the state portal.
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Is there a Georgian embassy in Russia, and where do you go for consular services?
There is no Georgian embassy in Russia: diplomatic relations were severed in 2008.
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What is a 'piradoba', and where are the series and number in a Georgian passport?
'Piradoba' is the colloquial name for the Georgian identity document, the plastic ID card of a Georgian citizen.


