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[B]If you plan the mixed-couple marriage with an Indonesian man, you need to know the requirements and the documents needed. Find out here![/B]

There are many things that you need to prepare for when you decide to get married to Indonesians. Having the mixed-couple marriage requires many documents to complete. Here are the things that you need to prepare when you marry an Indonesian man.

 

[B]Requirements to Prepare for[/B]

There are two types of performing the mixed-couple marriage in Indonesia. They are marriage according to the office of religious affair and marriage according to the civil registry. The requirements you should prepare for will depend on the marriage you will conduct in Indonesia.

 

[B]1. Marriage according to the Office of Religious Affairs[/B]

If you have the mixed-couple marriage with Indonesian Muslim and get married in Muslim way, you need to have your marriage registered in the office of the religious affair. Here are the requirements and documents that you need to provide.

1) The copy of birth certificate
2) The copy of passport
3) The letter of no impediment marriage which is witnessed by the consular officer that states the prospective spouse is free to get married.
4) The similar document which can be got in the government district office (for the prospective Indonesian spouse)
5) The copy of the divorce decree (if you are divorced)
6) The passport and the photos of both the couple with the red or blue background
7) The proof of tax receipt (for the foreigner spouse who works in Indonesia)
8) The copy of ITAS (Temporary Residence Permit Card) or your VITAS (Temporary Stay Permit Visa)
9) The letter of citizenship and the letter of endorsement by Police (for foreigners who reside in Indonesia)
10) All English documents should be translated into Indonesian by the sworn translator.

 

[B]2. Marriage according to the Civil Registry[/B]

If you have the mixed-couple marriage with non-Muslim in Indonesia, you need to have your marriage registered in the civil registry. Here are the requirements that you need to prepare.

1) The marriage certificate (the proof that you have already married legally). You should record this certificate in Civil Registry so that there is legal recognition in your marriage.
2) The copy of the birth certificate of both couple
3) The copy of passport (for both couple)
4) The copy of proof of legal certificates such as the divorce decree (If you are divorced) or death certificate if your former spouse passed away)
5) The copy of passports from two witnesses
6) The letter of no impediment which states that you are free to marry legally from Embassy in Jakarta
7) The photos of both partners with the blue or red background
8) The Indonesian police certificate which states your intention to get married in Indonesia and never commit any crime before
9) All English documents should be translated into Indonesian by the sworn translator.

 

[B]3. Making a Legal (Prenuptial) Agreement [/B]

Besides having prior documents that you need to prepare, you need to consider making a legal agreement in the form of the prenuptial or postnuptial agreement related to your mixed-couple marriage in Indonesia. The prenuptial agreement is strongly suggested to sign before the notary and registered in the civil registry. The purpose is the mixed-marriage couple can stipulate their property and assets separately under Indonesian marriage law.
Furthermore, the Indonesians can secure their right to own or purchase the property in Indonesia. If you do not make this agreement, Indonesian marriage law assumes you and your prospective spouse agree to have the joint ownership of property.

Therefore, you need to figure out carefully the things related to requirements to have [B][URL="https://elson.co.id/2018/11/couple-marriages-in-indonesia/"]the mixed-couple marriage[/URL][/B] especially if you plan to get married an Indonesian man. If you need the favor related to managing all the documents above, many Indonesian law firms can help you to work on the requirements needed.

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