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GETTING MARRIED OR REGISTERING A CIVIL PARTNERSHIP ABROAD If you want to get married or register a civil partnership abroad, you’ll need to follow the process in your chosen country. BEFORE
YOU START Check the law in your chosen country to make sure you: * can get married or register a civil partnership * understand the processes you’ll need to follow You can usually find out
this information from the person conducting your ceremony or your wedding venue. APPLY FOR THE DOCUMENTS YOU NEED You might need certain documents to prove you’re free to marry or register a
civil partnership, for example a certificate of no impediment (CNI) or an affirmation. Use this service to find out what documents you’ll need, how to apply for them and how much they’ll
cost. Start now GET MARRIED OR REGISTER A CIVIL PARTNERSHIP AT A BRITISH EMBASSY, CONSULATE OR HIGH COMMISSION If you’re unable to get married or register a civil partnership in your chosen
country, it might be possible at a British embassy, consulate or high commission instead. This is known as a ‘consular marriage’ or ‘consular civil partnership’. Check which countries offer
consular marriage and consular civil partnership and the processes you’ll need to follow. CONVERT A CIVIL PARTNERSHIP ABROAD You may be able to convert a UK same-sex civil partnership into a
marriage in some countries abroad. You cannot convert an opposite-sex civil partnership into a marriage.
