Yes, you can get married in Canada while coming from another country, either on a visitor visa or a temporary resident visa. In most provinces and territories, a couple can marry immediately after receiving a marriage licence. However, some provinces require a short waiting period between the licence application and marriage. The longest wait times are in Nova Scotia (5 days) and Quebec (20 days). Required documents: certified birth certificates; Photo; proof of marital status; Certified divorce or death certificates, if one or both parties have ever been married The inevitable conclusion is that marrying as a quick ticket to Canada is a strategy that will backfire. Canada`s immigration authorities – whether IRCC or CBSA – will often sniff this, and you`ll end up with an unsuccessful sponsorship application and possibly even a visitor visa refusal, as we explain below. So let us guide you through the marriage process in Canada, with just a warning from IRCC as you take the next step and apply to sponsor your newly married spouse. Here`s what IRCC says about marriages of convenience: However, IRCC may participate in assessing the validity of your marriage if you are applying to sponsor your newly married spouse, provided that one of the partners in the marriage is a citizen or permanent resident of Canada. So don`t worry too much about IRCC spying on the reasons for your marriage. Go ahead, understand the process and take the necessary steps as we explain below. As long as you meet the four requirements above, everything else in the ceremony can be exactly what you want. You can choose rituals and readings.

You can write your own vows. The celebrant can tell the story of your relationship – most couples LOVE this aspect of a celebrant ceremony. You can let your family and friends attend the ceremony as you wish. The only limit is your imagination. This freedom is especially great if you have different backgrounds and languages and want to have a ceremony that significantly combines your respective traditions. If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident planning to marry abroad, local authorities may request documents such as: Other requirements exist depending on the territory or province where the marriage is to take place. For example, if a divorce took place outside the province in Ontario and Newfoundland, additional information and confirmation of divorce are required, as marriage licences cannot be issued until a divorce is finalized. Immigration documents and parental details are also sometimes required when applying for a marriage certificate. Tip: If you marry a Canadian, you are not allowed to live, work or study in Canada. Click here to learn more.

If you are planning to get married in a foreign country, you should contact the nearest embassy, high commission or consulate in the country where the wedding will take place. They tell you what documents you need and whether they need to be authenticated. Canadian government agencies abroad can also provide information on the laws and regulations of the countries where they are located and a list of local service providers if you need legal advice. You only need to apply for a replacement permit if you still want to get married and: Anyone who wants to get married in Ontario must go to the nearest city hall to get a marriage licence. All you need is the required ID and the fee of around £125 (around £72). Once issued, a marriage certificate is non-refundable and is only valid in Ontario for 90 days. You can get your driver`s licence there and then from the clerk of the city hall you are going to. The marriage certificate is the document we sign at marriage. We also sign a document that you will receive in the same package, called “Protocol of the Solemnity of Marriage. It has the same number as your marriage certificate, and you take it with you after the ceremony. It`s not a legal record of your marriage, but it`s pretty solid proof, and you can use its number to contact the vital statistics office if you have any questions after the wedding.

All documents will be returned. A certified copy of one of the above divorce documents may be obtained from the registry that granted the divorce. Yes, two foreigners are getting married in Canada. Each Canadian jurisdiction has its own process. Click here to access the article on this step. When applying for a marriage certificate, the following information is required: You cannot get married at a Canadian embassy or consulate abroad. Canadian consular officials do not perform wedding ceremonies and are not required to attend your wedding. A marriage search letter is issued by the marriage registration office in the province or territory where you live.

This document confirms whether you have registered a marriage or not. In some countries, you may need to present a certified marriage search letter before you can get married. Follow the steps to authenticate your document. Requirements vary depending on the province or region where a person wishes to marry. For example, in Ontario, people who wish to marry (without parental consent) must be at least 18 years old, and in British Columbia, they must be at least 19 years old. With the consent of the parents (both parents), it is possible to marry at the age of 16 or 17. Getting married in Canada is relatively easy; In general, this is not the business of IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada). Neither of you needs to be a resident of Canada as long as you are both physically present at the wedding ceremony (whether civil or religious). A marriage certificate cannot be required if a marriage is to take place in a church, mosque or synagogue.

In these cases, the couple can marry after a publication by Banns. This is an announcement of the couple`s intention to get married. Check with your local religious officer for specific requirements. Civil servants are required by law to send the signed license to the registry office within 48 hours of marriage. After that, the work of the officiant is finished. You will need to apply for permanent residence in Canada first, and after a while, they will then be able to apply for citizenship just like anyone else, which means you will still need to take the necessary steps. This usually means being sponsored by your Canadian spouse – a lengthy process in itself, as we explain at the link below – to obtain permanent resident status.