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Getting married in Guatemala

Last activity 21 March 2012 by Harmonie

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Armand

Hi all,

We invite all the ones who got married in Guatemala or who are about to get married in Guatemala to participate in this thread :)

What are the formalities to get married in Guatemala? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple (between a foreigner and a native of Guatemala)?

Are the procedures complicated?

How long does it take to carry out all the formalities?

Thank you in advance for participating,

Armand

datatech1822

I got married in Guatemala City. I had to go thru a lawyer and first they put an announcement in the paper. I then had to wait 14 days. I cut it really close since this delayed put me close to my departure date. I got married two days before leaving. Now trying to get him to the states has been a nightmare. We just celebrated 2 yrs and he still has not gotten a visa.

Harmonie

Thanks for your contribution datatech1822!:top:

And hope that he'll get his visa soon.;)

Harmonie.

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