Marriage Certificate for Spouse Visa: Requirements, Passport Updates, and Validity of Certificates

A marriage certificate is required when applying for a family visa (spouse visa). This guide explains the requirements for obtaining a marriage certificate, adding a spouse’s name to your passport, and validity of marriage certificates issued by a Qazi or registrar in India.

Marriage Certificate Requirements for Spouse Visa

A marriage certificate is mandatory for couples planning to apply for a spouse visa, such as the Visitors International Stay Admission (family visa). The applicant must make sure that the marriage certificate should be duly attested by specified authority in the country where they are married. 

Then the Marriage certificate must be approved by the Marriage registrar at the center of visa application, showing this attested marriage certificate.

Required by Law

The law mandates that no one can apply for a family visa without sufficient proof of marriage. The Government of India accepts a marriage certificate as proof of marital status when a foreign embassy examines the profile of an Indian applicant. Certain countries, like the United Arab Emirates, require additional conditions such as proving a minimum salary of AD 4000, or the applicant will not be granted a family visa.

Adding Spouse’s Name in Your Passport

You must provide the personal information like name, age, marital status and address when you apply for a passport. Although some details may change after marriage like the surname of a woman or removing surname after divorce.

Requirements for Adding Spouse’s Name After Marriage

If you wish to add your spouse’s name to your passport, you need to apply again and fill FORM II for Miscellaneous Services at the Passport Seva Kendra.

Required documents include:

• Original passport and a copy of the first and last page.
• Attested copies of the marriage certificate and an affidavit.
• Address proof for the applicant.

Is a Qazi’s Certificate Valid for a Visa?

When Qazi issues a marriage certificate then it is considered to be non recognizable as valid proof of spouse visa application in embassies of foreign countries. Rather, it is acceptable only when an attested copy of the marriage certificate is issued by the registrar.

But in case if you have a marriage certificate from Qazi then you need to have a consultation with the Assistant Passport Officer (APO) at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) to have a clarification so that you may proceed with further legal processes. 

Conclusion

So, it is important to have an attested marriage certificate for a spouse visa application, but it must be recognized by the Indian government and the relevant embassies from foreign. Moreover, if you need to add your spouse name in your passport then you have to submit the proper forms and documents through PSK.

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FAQs

1. What are the requirements for applying for a spouse visa?

You must provide a valid marriage certificate, attested as per the regulations of the country where you got married.

2. Can I add my spouse’s name to my passport after marriage?

Yes, you can add your spouse’s name by submitting the required documents and filling FORM II for miscellaneous services at the Passport Seva Kendra.

3. Is a Qazi-issued marriage certificate valid for a spouse visa?

No, a Qazi-issued marriage certificate is not valid. You must have an attested marriage certificate from the Marriage Registrar.

4. How long does the process take to add a spouse’s name to a passport?

The process typically takes several weeks, depending on the Passport Seva Kendra and the verification of documents.