How to apply for a fiancee visa in Germany?

U.S. Recognition of Wedding in Germany

• Hello. My fiancee and I are getting married in Germany next month. I am a U.S. citizen and New York State resident; she is a German citizen. She is currently studying in the U.S. on a J-1 Visa. My question is what must we do to make sure that our wedding is recognized in the United States once we're married in Germany?

• Answer:

  Hello! A marriage valid in Germany between a US citize and a German national is valid in USA as well. You have to follow some procedures for that: From the website http://www.germany-info.org/relaunch/info/missions/consulates/chicago/marriage-eng.html "Generally, foreign citizens will need the following documents for a marriage in Germany: 1. Birth Certificate (original or certified copy). 2. Passport. 3. "Certificate of No Impediments to Marriage". This document is needed in most European countries but not in the United States. US-citizens have to obtain a waiver from the competent German Oberlandesgericht (Higher Regional Court) through the "Standesamt", which will prepare your application and inform you which additional documents will be needed. At the least, an affidavit, sworn by the American fiancé(e) in due form and attesting to the present marital status, will be required. " For the marriage's validity in Germany "Only marriages performed at a registrar's office ("Standesamt") are legally valid in Germany. A church ceremony may be held later, if desired."... http://usmarriagelaws.com/search/europe/germany/ Being a US-citizen you should contact the U.S. Embassy in Germany for further assistance. Its address reads as follows: Embassy of the United States of America Neustädtische Kirchstraße 10117 Berlin Germany tel.: 01149 (30) 238-5174 fax: 01149 (30) 238-6290 Internet: www.usembassy.de =============== Miscellaneous Information: Getting Married in Germany http://www.usembassy.de/services/e33_14.htm http://66.102.9.104/search?q=cache:eLbYahVxcZsJ:www.tffalcon.hqusareur.army.mil/sections/ge/pdf/Marriage-germany.pdf+%22marriage+in+germany%22+american+law&hl=en ================ I want to reiterate that Google Answers are general information and should not be taken as a substitute for legal advise. Please contact an experienced lawyer for professional advise. ================ Search Strategy: "marriage in germany" american "german marying american" laws america german american marriages germany Feel free to ask for any clarification or more information. Regards, muhamamad-ga, Google Answers Reaearcher