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Proxy Marriage Validity for Immigration

Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director

Summary

Often not recognised without extra proof of a real relationship.

Short answer: proxy marriages (one or both parties absent) are not recognised in many immigration systems or need extra proof of a genuine relationship. Confirm destination acceptance before filing as spouses.

FAQ

Video marriage?

Depends on place of celebration and destination law.

Later cohabitation cure it?

Helps but is not a guarantee.

Re-register civilly?

Sometimes required where recognition is sought.

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