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Marriage in Lebanon


Contact the [Embassy of Lebanon](/government/publications/foreign-embassies-in-the-uk) before making any plans to find out about local marriage laws, including what documents you’ll need.

^You should [get legal advice](/government/collections/list-of-lawyers) and check the [travel advice for Lebanon](/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon) before making any plans.

##What you need to do

You’ll be asked to provide an affirmation or affidavit document to prove you’re allowed to marry.

Make an appointment at the British embassy or consulate in Lebanon to swear an affirmation or affidavit that you’re free to marry. You’ll need to bring your passport and pay a fee.

[Make an appointment at the embassy in Beirut.](https://www.consular-appointments.service.gov.uk/fco/#!/british-embassy-beirut/oaths-affirmations-and-affidavits/slot_picker)

###Legalisation and translation

You’ll need to get your affirmation or affidavit [translated](/government/collections/list-of-lawyers) into the local language and ‘[legalised](/get-document-legalised)’ (certified as genuine) by the local authorities - the embassy or consulate should be able to give you advice.

If you’ve been divorced or widowed, you’ll also need:

- a [decree absolute or final order](/copy-decree-absolute-final-order) or the [death certificate](/order-copy-birth-death-marriage-certificate/)

- evidence of nationality or residence where your divorce took place if it was outside the UK. You’ll need to get it [translated](/government/collections/list-of-lawyers) if it’s not in English.

You’ll also need to provide evidence if you’ve changed your name by deed poll.

^Your partner will probably need to get an affirmation or affidavit as well.^

##Fees

Service | Fee
-|-
Affirmation for freedom to marry in English | £55
Affirmation for freedom to marry in any other language | £70

You normally have to pay fees for consular services in the local currency - these are shown in the list of [consular fees for Lebanon](/government/publications/lebanon-consular-fees).

You can pay by cash or credit card, but not by personal cheque.