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What do I need to arrange if I want to marry in Hungary?

If you are a Dutch national planning to marry in Hungary, you will need to provide certain documents. And you may need to meet extra requirements.

Can I get married in Hungary?

Requirements for getting married for Dutch nationals

If you are a Dutch national and you want to marry, you must meet the following requirements:

  • You and your partner must be 18 or older. If you are under 18 and you marry abroad, the Dutch authorities will not recognise your marriage until you and your partner are both 18.
  • You and your partner must not already be married to or have a registered partnership with someone else.
  • If you are under guardianship, you will need the permission of your guardian or of the limited jurisdiction judge (‘kantonrechter’).
  • The following family members are not allowed to marry each other or enter into a registered partnership with each other: parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren, and brothers and sisters.

What documents do I need to marry in Hungary?

To get married in Hungary you will need the following documents:

Is my marriage valid in the Netherlands?

Do I have to register my marriage in the Netherlands?