Question: Can an American marry an Indonesian?

The U.S. government has no record of marriages that occur outside of the U.S. Indonesian authorities require all non-Indonesian citizens to obtain a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage from their Embassy prior to marriage in Indonesia.

How can I marry in Indonesia?

General Requirements To be legally married in Indonesia requires a religious ceremony. According to Indonesian law, both parties must be on the same religion. Each religion has different requirements, so the Indonesian fiance needs to e in contact with their religious body to find out what those requirements are.

How can I bring someone from Indonesia to USA?

To apply for an immigrant visa, a foreign citizen seeking to immigrate generally must be sponsored by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident immediate relative(s), or prospective U.S. employer, and have an approved petition before applying for an immigrant visa.

How much does an Indonesian wedding cost?

The average cost of weddings in Indonesia is around Rp116 million (US$8,200) which is triple the average annual income in the country, according to financial consulting website, HaloMoney. For the same price, newlyweds can put a down payment on a three-bedroom house on the outskirts of Jakarta.

What age can you get married in Indonesia?

One in nine Indonesian women is married before turning 18. The countrys lawmakers want that to change. Two years ago they raised the legal age of marriage for women from 16 to 19, to match that for men. At the start of 2020 the government restated its ambition to cut the rate of child marriage by 40% within a decade.

21 While the legal age of marriage is 21 according to the 1974 Marriage Law, marriage dispensation allows for children to get married at an earlier age.

Can foreigners get married in Bali?

To get legal wedding in Bali and Lombok, every couple should have both Religious and Civil Ceremonies. Indonesias authorities require all foreigners whom wish to get legal wedding in Bali to get CNI (Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage).

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