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Last activity 06 September 2013 by GuestPoster566

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pevi

Our friends are planning to get married in Malta (they are both EU citizens and just moved here couple of weeks ago due to the husband -to be work). They are told that there is a 6 weeks waiting period after they have submitted their documents (they want a civic ceremony only).

Unfortunately my friend is suddenly facing a serious health problem  which needs to be operated asap and a lengthy recovery.

Is it possible to shorten the waiting period so they can marry asap?

coxf0001

Hi, I'm not sure but I thought the period was that long so the 'notice' is up for anyone to argue if they can not be legally married? I think it's a court thing?

GuestPoster566

pevi wrote:

Is it possible to shorten the waiting period so they can marry asap?


Surely the best thing to do is speak with those responsible in the department responsible for arranging it?

pevi

Hi, yes, in theory I would say that is the best way to find out, however after this morning when I was sent around Valletta to 5 different offices and no one was really able to answer my questions ( not related to this marriage) I would prefer an insight of someone who has tried this before.

Anyway we will try the official route on Monday, but the time is really pressing.

Thank you

georgeingozo

http://www.visitmalta.com/en/civil-weddings

"Request for the Publication of Banns
According to the said Law, a Request for the Publication of Banns (Form RZ1) must be received by this Registry earlier than six weeks but not more than three months before the date of the intended marriage. "

The Marriage Registry
Evans Buildings, Merchants Street, Valletta. MALTA
T: 356 2220 9212/3/4/5/6/7
E: pubreg.marriage@gov.mt


The Marriage Registry
Mrs. Gina Camilleri
Down Town, Triq L-Ewropa, Victoria, Gozo, MALTA.
T: 356 21561419
E: maria-georgia.camilleri@gov.mt

GuestPoster566

pevi wrote:

Hi, yes, in theory I would say that is the best way to find out, however after this morning when I was sent around Valletta to 5 different offices and no one was really able to answer my questions ( not related to this marriage) I would prefer an insight of someone who has tried this before.

Anyway we will try the official route on Monday, but the time is really pressing.

Thank you


Maybe something is getting lost in interpretation here but if you went to 5 offices but your questions were not related to this marriage, where is the connection? the relevance?
I would have thought that on the paperwork there would be the contact details of whomever is responsible, no?
I'm interested because our daughter mentioned that if she were to be married, she would like to do so out here but when I asked on here there was a distinct lack of experience of this.

As you will see: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=229919

PS. It seems that GinG has provided the answer that the Law stipulates 6 weeks. :top:

pevi

There is no relevance, I am just feeling a bit fed up with the Maltese file pushers today. Sorry for ranting

I have checked the visitmalta site and it says that there is no special licence in Malta ( I assume it means there are not exceptions from the 6 weeks rule)

Thank you

GuestPoster566

pevi wrote:

There is no relevance, I am just feeling a bit fed up with the Maltese file pushers today. Sorry for ranting


It gets to us all now and again. :)

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