A marriage registered in Turkmenistan is recognised in India if both parties had capacity to marry, and the certificate can be legalised, attested and translated for Indian use. Couples can also marry in India under the Special Marriage Act after 30 days' residence. A Turkmen spouse can usually apply for OCI after two years of a registered marriage.
- Document route
- Turkmen notary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation, then Indian Embassy attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 30 minutes ahead of Turkmenistan all year
- Hindu marriages
- Section 8, Hindu Marriage Act 1955
- Civil marriage
- Special Marriage Act 1954
Marriage Registration from Turkmenistan: how it works
For a Turkmen marriage, we advise on proof of single status from India and on legalising the certificate for India.
For a marriage in India, we prepare the notice and documents and arrange the solemnisation, and advise on visas, name changes and OCI.
We also advise on any permission Turkmen law may require for marriage to a foreign national.
Turkmen law has required foreign nationals to meet residence and other conditions before marrying a Turkmen citizen; we check the current rules and prepare the Indian documents.
What clients in Turkmenistan should know
- Check Turkmen requirements for marrying a foreigner.
- Use identical name spellings.
- Legalise the Turkmen certificate for India.
Step by step from Turkmenistan
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Turkmenistan, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Turkmenistan
Turkmen notary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation, then Indian Embassy attestation
Work in India
Our team files, appears and follows up in India, and shares scans of everything filed.
Result and handover
Certified copies and originals are couriered to you in Turkmenistan where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Turkmenistan. For the law, the documents and the step-by-step procedure, read our main page on Marriage Registration, or see all services for clients in Turkmenistan and the Cross-Border Family Law practice area.
Questions from clients in Turkmenistan
Is a Turkmen marriage valid in India?
Yes, if valid under Turkmen law.
Can we marry in India?
Yes, under the Special Marriage Act.
When can my spouse get OCI?
After two years of a registered marriage.
Are there special conditions for foreigners marrying in Turkmenistan?
There have been; check the current rules before planning.