International marriage registration
International marriage in Georgia 2026 | Registration in one day
International marriage registration in Georgia in just one working day. Valid for a spouse visa in Europe, Canada, and the United States. MoonRise manages every step and the wedding celebration.
International marriage in Georgia is one of the fastest and simplest ways to register a marriage anywhere in the world. While in many countries the process takes weeks or months, in Georgia you can officially register your marriage in one to two working days. Most importantly, a Georgian marriage certificate is valid for a spouse visa in European countries, Canada, the United States, and Australia.
In this article we look at every side of international marriage in Georgia: the documents required (passport and an apostilled divorce certificate, if applicable), the requirements for witnesses, the registration steps at the House of Justice, and wedding celebration services. We also look at how this marriage can smooth your migration path.
If you are looking for a quick marriage registration, without bureaucracy, and with international validity, Georgia is the best choice. MoonRise manages every step for you, from buying tickets to holding the wedding celebration.
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Why an international marriage in Georgia?
Georgia is one of the simplest countries for registering an international marriage. While in many countries the process takes weeks or months, in Georgia you can register your marriage in one to two working days. Most importantly, a Georgian marriage certificate is valid for a spouse visa in Europe, Canada, the United States, and Australia.
Documents required to register a marriage
The main documents are both parties’ valid passports and their official translation into Georgian. If either party has been married and divorced before, an apostilled divorce certificate is required. From the start of 2026, valid health and accident insurance for the length of the stay has also become mandatory.
Witnesses at the marriage registration ceremony
Under Georgia’s civil registry law, the presence of at least two adult witnesses with legal capacity, together with valid passports, is required for official marriage registration. Without witnesses, registry officials cannot complete the process. MoonRise can also help you provide witnesses.
Marriage registration steps and timing
Marriage registration is done through the House of Justice and the Public Service Hall branches. With documents fully ready, registration is usually completed the same day or within one to two working days at most. Note that proxy marriage (without both parties physically present) is not accepted in Georgia.
MoonRise’s wedding celebration services
Besides official marriage registration, MoonRise also offers complete wedding celebration services: flight tickets, airport transfers, hotel and insurance bookings, city tours, bridal and groom’s outfits, a beauty salon, and access to more than 70 locations for photography and filming.
The international validity of a Georgian marriage certificate
A Georgian marriage certificate is valid in most countries of the world and can be used for a spouse visa, family reunification, and other immigration matters. Even so, to be sure it will be accepted in the destination country, it is advisable to have the certificate apostilled.
Frequently asked
Do you need a visa for an international marriage in Georgia?
No, you do not need a visa for international marriage registration. If you need a visa from your country to travel to Georgia, that same visa is enough for the international marriage registration steps.
How much does translating international marriage documents cost at the Public Service Hall?
Cost of translating a marriage document:
One page
Documents ready in one day: 330 lari
Documents ready in two days: 270 lari
Documents ready in four days: 150 lari
Documents ready in eight days: 90 lari
Two pages
Documents ready in one day: 360 lari
Documents ready in two days: 300 lari
Documents ready in four days: 180 lari
Documents ready in eight days: 110 lari
Each additional page adds 30 lari. For example, a three-page marriage document translated in one day costs 390 lari.
The lari exchange rate in spring and summer 2026 is roughly 100$ = 261 GEL.
How much does an apostille for international marriage documents cost at the Public Service Hall?
State apostille fees for each one-page document:
One page
Documents ready in one day: 150 lari
Documents ready in two days: 120 lari
Documents ready in four days: 60 lari
Documents ready in eight days: 30 lari
Two pages
Documents ready in one day: 180 lari
Documents ready in two days: 150 lari
Documents ready in four days: 90 lari
Documents ready in eight days: 60 lari
Each additional page adds 30 lari. For example, an apostille for a three-page marriage document in one day costs 210 lari.
The lari exchange rate in spring and summer 2026 is roughly 100$ = 261 GEL.
Is proxy marriage (without being physically present) accepted in Georgia?
No. Proxy marriage is not accepted in Georgia, and both parties must be present in person at the registration ceremony.
Is a Georgian marriage certificate valid for a spouse visa?
Yes. A Georgian marriage certificate is valid for a spouse visa in European countries, Canada, the United States, and Australia.
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