Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, absolutely! Tourist visas are perfectly acceptable for court marriage in Nepal. There is no requirement for a special marriage visa or any other type of visa. Many foreigners successfully get married in Nepal while on a tourist visa.

Just ensure your tourist visa remains valid throughout the marriage process (typically 2 days for court procedures after the 15-day stay requirement is met).

Yes! Tourist visas are perfectly acceptable for court marriage in Nepal. You just need to complete the 15-day stay requirement before filing.

The timeline depends on your situation:

• For Foreigners: Approximately 17 days total - 15 days mandatory stay in Nepal + 2 days for court procedures.
• For Nepali Citizens: Usually 2-3 days once all documents are ready.

For Nepali citizens: 2 days. For foreigners: 17 days total (15-day stay + 2 days court process). Once documents are ready, court procedures take just 2 days.

Highly recommended, though not legally mandatory. A lawyer provides several important benefits:

• Proper drafting of the marriage application in legal format
• Correct translation and notarization of documents
• Handling all court formalities and paperwork
• Ensuring no errors that could cause delays or rejection

Yes. Nepal court marriage certificates are recognized worldwide. For use abroad, you may need apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which we can arrange.

Yes. Marriage certificates issued by Nepal's District Courts are recognized internationally. However, for use in other countries, you may need to:

• Get the certificate apostilled through Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Have it attested by your country's embassy in Nepal
• Get it translated into your country's official language

Court fees are minimal (NPR 500-1000). Total costs including legal services, translations, and documentation range from NPR 15,000-50,000 depending on your requirements.

Costs vary depending on services required:

• Court fees: NPR 500-1,000 (government fees)
• Translation & notarization: NPR 2,000-5,000 per document
• Legal service fees: NPR 15,000-50,000 depending on package
• Embassy NOC fees: Varies by country (USD 50-150 typically)

The 15-day stay requirement is mandated by Nepal's National Civil Code 2074. It serves several purposes:

• Ensures the foreign national has genuine intent to marry
• Provides time for document verification
• Allows time to obtain embassy NOC
• Prevents hasty or fraudulent marriages

An Embassy NOC (No Objection Certificate) is a document from your country's embassy confirming that you are legally free to marry. Contact your embassy in Kathmandu to schedule an appointment and bring required documents.

An Unmarried Certificate (अविवाहित प्रमाणित) is a document from your Ward Office confirming you are not currently married. Visit your local Ward Office with your citizenship certificate and photos.

No. For adults (20 years and above), parental presence or consent is not legally required for court marriage in Nepal. The marriage is between two consenting adults.