Hi! My boyfriend (German) and I (Indian) want to get married this year ... however getting married in Germany seems to be a big hassle as they require an enormous amount to paperwork to be done beforehand (looks like it can take 4-5 months before we are legally allowed to marry). I have heard that it is far easier to get married in Denmark. Why is that so? What kind of paperwork can we circumvent?
Is it only easier to get married in Denmark with all problems cropping up only after marriage (proving that the marriage was legitimate, etc.)?
I would really appreciate your advice on this matter! THANK YOU!

 

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There are many problems associated with marrying in Germany ... particularly getting a certificate if marriageability (and a proof of current address in my case) -
I am non-resident Indian (NRI) so although I hold Indian nationality I don't live there. So getting a "Certificate of Marriageability" or an affidavit to the same purpose from the local sarpanch (akin to a mayor) in the area I am supposed to be registered in is a huge problem. Official registration practices for NRIs in India are quite mysterious.
Another less bothersome problem is that after this month (my studies come to an end), I will be jumping between countries on visas (looking for jobs) and therefore I don't really have an official address to provide to the state which they require ... so I'm hampered by this as well.

I really don't know what to do as a result and no real help is provided from the German Standesamts (they don't really know how to deal with such complex situations).

I have heard that marrying in Denmark is far easier because you only need to provide a Birth Certificate, a passport and live in the country for 2 weeks in order to get married. Is this true? If so, it would be a dream come true ... planning a marriage wouldn't have to be such a huge ordeal then!