Information on Recognition of Marriage Abroad

• Validity of Marriage:

  • There is no specific procedure or solely responsible authorities for the recognition of a marriage contracted abroad for the German legal area.

  • The question of the validity of a marriage contracted abroad is a preliminary issue related to other official acts and is decided by the competent authority.

  • A marriage contracted abroad may be recognized if the substantive legal requirements for marriage under the home law of both spouses are fulfilled and the form of marriage is observed according to the law of the place of marriage or the home law.

• Tax Recognition after Marriage in Denmark:

  • An international Danish marriage certificate with an apostille is legally and fiscally recognized in Germany.

  • With this certificate, you can change your marital status and handle other tax matters.

• Mandatory German Language Skills for Spouse Immigration:

  • Yes, in Denmark, as of August 28, 2007, foreign spouses of Germans who wish to move to Germany must demonstrate basic German language skills.

  • The Start Deutsch A1 certificate is required to communicate in Germany and participate in social life.

  • Exceptions apply to spouses of other EU citizens without a permanent residence in their own country and for family reunifications from Turkey, where bilateral agreements apply. If you do not have this, we are happy to take care of it for you free of charge.

• Law Amendment of August 28, 2007:

  • The amendment provides that visa-required foreigners, for example, who enter Germany with a Schengen visa for the purpose of marrying a German, may, under certain conditions, apply for a residence permit.