opposite_sex.txt

Marriage in South Korea


Contact the [Embassy of South Korea](/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 South Korea](/foreign-travel-advice/south-korea) 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 in South Korea to swear an affidavit (written statement of facts) that you’re free to marry. You’ll need to bring your passport, your partner’s passport and pay a fee.

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

You’ll need to fill in an [‘Affidavit for Marriage’](/government/publications/south-korea-affidavit-of-eligibility-for-marriage-form) form stating that you’re free to marry. You can download and fill in (but not sign) the form in advance. You’ll need to take the form with you to your appointment.

###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 [death certificate](/order-copy-birth-death-marriage-certificate/) - a [decree nisi](/divorce/apply-for-decree-nisi) won’t be accepted

- 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 equivalent document from their national authorities.^

##Naturalisation of your partner if they move to the UK

Your partner can apply to [become a British citizen](/becoming-a-british-citizen/if-your-spouse-is-a-british-citizen) once they’ve lived in the UK for 3 years.

##Fees

Service | Fee
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Affidavit for marriage | £55

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

You can pay by cash in the local currency or by credit card, but not by personal cheque.