Marrying in Madrid with another foreigner: Tips & experiences

Last Updated on March 18, 2026 by Bruno Bianchi

Question

Has anyone here gotten married in Madrid to another foreigner? The process is rather complex and would love to hear your advice

Answers

These are the answers of some Facebook group members:

“Yes i got married to my Ecuadorian husband 15 years ago in La Latina. We had to get quite a few docs together”

“It was super complex for us as my husband is from Zimbabwe and I’m from Ireland and the reams of documents they were asking us for here had complications like my certificates would expire by the time his got here or they insisted his had apostilles when Zimbabwe didn’t sign the Geneva convention. In the end it was easier for us to go to Ireland and get married, took two or three easy documents. I heartily recommend doing it in either of your countries if it looks any easier.”

“Check Spainguru’s blog post “Can two foreigners marry in Spain?”

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Shaheen Samavati is a pivotal figure at SpainGuru, where she brings her profound understanding of Spanish immigration to the forefront. Her journey in Spain began when she arrived in Madrid to pursue her studies at IE Business School. Over the years, Shaheen has not only immersed herself in the Spanish culture but has also become a trusted resource for expats. Through her active participation in the "American Expats in Spain" Facebook group and her role as a content manager for Spotahome.com, she has consistently provided invaluable insights to the expat community.

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