B cancer with a French citizen is the dream of many girls, because the French are the most romantic men and passionate lovers. But it is also a serious bureaucratic red tape, if you are a foreigner, you will have to go through a jungle of bureaucracy that will be even more difficult and difficult than in the case of marriage with a German or an American.

Basic documents

You will need to issue a special document called the "bride visa" and which is valid for only three months. During these three months, it is necessary to have time to formalize the marriage. The catch is that in order to obtain such a visa, you need to submit much more documents. In addition to the standard package of certificates for obtaining a Schengen visa, you must provide:

1. Birth certificate (original document), as well as its translation, which was carried out by a translator with the required license. Remember that this transfer will be valid only half a year before the wedding ceremony and will need to be renewed every six months.

2. If you were previously married - certificate of divorce (or death of your spouse), also translated into French. In addition, if the divorce or death of your spouse was earlier than ten months ago, you will need to get a certificate stating that you are not pregnant.

3. Сertificat de coutume. This is a document that confirms that you have the right to get married. It can be obtained from the Ukrainian consulate in France and is issued immediately in French. By the way, it is not free and costs 60 euros. To do this, you will need to submit a document confirming your right to be legally located in France, an international passport, which contains a visa and a passport of a citizen of Ukraine.

4. A photocopy of your Ukrainian passport, which is translated into French (again - by a translator who has a special license).

5. Your photos.

6. Although this document has been officially canceled, sometimes the city hall may require it. Therefore, it is worth clarifying in advance whether you need a certificate stating that everything is normal with your health. What is needed for this? Carry out all the procedures at least two months in advance (you will receive a certificate from the consulate later). This is a detailed blood test that confirms that you do not have AIDS, rubella, toxoplasmosis, and also determines the Rh factor.

What is apostille?

This is a special seal that is put on official papers in all member countries of the Hague Convention. Simply put, in order for the city hall of a French city to accept your documents, you need to affix an apostille on the divorce certificate (if any) and on the birth certificate.

But the apostille will not end. The mayor's office of some cities may decide to "interrogate" the bride in person. During this "interrogation" they will ask about meeting your future husband, about what prompted you to marry him. But such an interview is not necessary at all.

After the wedding has taken place and you are already "scheduled" - the Schengen visa may not be renewed. But still, you have to go to your homeland in order to get a type D visa there (a document specially for those who are spouses of French nationals and will live in France for a long time). To do this, you will need to provide the following papers (provided to the consulate):

Passport and passport of a citizen of Ukraine;

Two questionnaires (special sample);

Certificate stating that your spouse is indeed a French citizen;

A certified copy of the marriage certificate, which must be made at least two months prior to submission to the consulate.

And only after all this, you can go back to France and get a residence permit there.

When you finally decide to marry a Frenchman or the conversation will already be about your wedding, then start collecting documents for marriage.

A marriage can be contracted (formalized) both in France and in Ukraine. There is no fundamental and big difference.

You can get married in France and on a tourist visa, then returning to Ukraine for a wife's visa already in the status of a wife of a French citizen.

But it is better to get married "according to the rules" - having received the bride's visa in advance.

They say that the French Embassy does not welcome marriages concluded on tourist visas and then may refuse visas to the children or relatives of such a bride who came to France as a tourist and got married there.

Attention for those who were married! After divorce, at least 300 days must elapse for women, or a certificate of absence of pregnancy must be provided.

If you are planning to get married right away on a visitor or tourist visa, consider affixing an apostille to the following documents in advance:

• New sample birth certificate (or duplicate) + its legalization in Ukraine and translation by an official French translator;
• Divorce certificate (if you have one) or court decision on divorce:
  put a stamp in your regional Department of Justice + its legalization and translation by an official French translator;
• Certificate of maiden name (if the real surname differs from the maiden name).
  since 2008, instead of a certificate, they began to issue a "Register confirming a premarital surname" + legalization in Ukraine and translation by an official French translator;

Since 2010, a divorce certificate is no longer issued. Instead, a court decision is issued.

When preparing a package of documents, please note that certificates of birth, change of surname / name, marriage, divorce and extracts from the registers (documents of the Civil Registry Office or Civil Registry Office) must be issued no later than 2003. If any of your documents belongs to this group, and was issued before 2003, then you will need to contact the Civil Registry Office or the Civil Registry Office and order a duplicate of it.

Apostille (French Apostille) is an international standardized form for filling out information on the legality of a document for presentation on the territory of countries that recognize this form of legalization. Apostille is one of the types of legalization of documents, then the network is giving it legal force.

The stamp "Apostille" is placed only on the original documents of the state sample. The apostille certifies the authenticity of the signature, the quality in which the person who signed the document acted, and, if appropriate, the authenticity of the seal or stamp that affixes this document.

The apostille is affixed in Kiev, regardless of the place of issue of the document by the following ministries: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, the Ministry of Education and Science, Youth and Sports of Ukraine.

The apostille is placed on the reverse side of the original document.

You will need a separate consultation on the forms of your documents issued during the Soviet Union.

Attention! If the certificate was not issued in Ukraine (but, for example, in Russia), then a duplicate must be ordered in Russia (even if you are a citizen of Ukraine) and in Russia an official seal must be put on the document, i.e. Apostille.

In France, the conditions and procedure for marriage are quite simple and are equal for both French and foreigners.

Any person with or without French citizenship who meets the following requirements can be married under French law:

• age: 18 years for men, 15 years for women. Special permission can be obtained in individual cases (pregnancy, in particular); to obtain permission, you should contact the prosecutor of the republic (presenting a certificate of pregnancy);
• lack of close family ties, the presence of which may hinder marriage;
• the absence of an obstacle to the “postnuptial” period for those who were previously married: after the dissolution of the marriage, at least 300 days must elapse for women (or a certificate of absence of pregnancy must be submitted);
• consult the French mayor's office about the package of documents (concerning the future spouse from Ukraine) required for the publication of the announcement and registration of the upcoming marriage;
• be at least 18 years old. However, in “serious circumstances” (for example, pregnancy), a marriage license may be obtained before marriageable age by a decision of the prosecutor at the court of first instance of the locality where the marriage is concluded;
• not have any close family ties with the future / future spouse;
• not be married (neither in France nor abroad) at the time of the marriage;

A marriage can be registered at the municipality of the municipality (commune) in which one of the future spouses

• resides
• or continuously stay in this locality for a month before submitting an application for an upcoming marriage.

It is also possible to get married at the place of residence of the parents of one of the future spouses.

Getting married in France has several stages

Stage One: Engagement

Betrothal in France is of a serious nature (publication in the press, setting a specific wedding day, drawing up a marriage contract, etc.).

Stage two: marriage

Civil marriage in France is a legal act from the point of view of the law. It is carried out by an employee of the department of civil status and in most cases at the city hall.

There is a certain list of conditions and documents that must be submitted to the mayor's office within the time frame specified by it in order for you to be able to register your marriage officially. Failure to comply with these conditions may result in the annulment of the marriage.

The first step you need to take for marriage in France, is an appeal to the mayor's office- to the body authorized to register marriages in France. At the city hall, you and your fiance will be given a list of documents required for the preparation of your marriage. Dossier de marriage – marriage dossier... In France, different city halls ask for different documents. Most city halls require the bride to be personally present at the time of filing documents for marriage.

You will be given a list of documents, which will indicate what documents you and your fiance need to present before registering your marriage.

The list itself and the number of documents required from you for marriage in France will depend on your current and previous marital status.

If you are planning to move to France and bear the last name of your ex-husband, it is better to immediately change the last name to your maiden name.

In France, all documents are issued on the basis of a birth certificate - a residence permit, driver's license, health insurance, and later on a French passport.

Women in France often carry their maiden name, even if they are married. The husband's surname is added to the maiden's name and in all documents women have two surnames. Changing surnames after marriage in France is a separate topic and who is interested or has questions, I will plumb it in individual correspondence.

If you will be getting married in France on a tourist visa, then remember that you will need both an internal and a foreign passport, valid for at least 3 more months after returning to Ukraine. And you need to put apostille in advance on the birth certificate (and on its duplicate) and on the certificate of divorce or "not marriage". In France, no one puts an apostille - neither the translator nor the embassy.

And after registering a marriage in France, you will need to return to Ukraine to obtain a visa for the wife of a French citizen. A visa for the wife of a French citizen is issued immediately for 1 year. If your passport is about to expire, it's best to get a new one.

A standard list of documents for registering a marriage in France from each of the future spouses that must be submitted to the mayor's office:
L "attestation sur l" honneur is a paper that must be given to the groom at the mayor's office, along with a list of necessary documents for a marriage, and you and your groom must sign it, so he simply sends it to you by fax, you sign it and then send it by mail with other documents; he also signs the document upon arrival.

From the groom, a French citizen:

• identity document (any document, even with an expired validity: passport, identity card, driver's license);
• a document confirming the permanent address of residence or residence of the bride and groom;
• information regarding witnesses (surname, name, date and place of birth, profession, place of residence
• full extract from the birth certificate; (its validity period is 3 months if the issuing authority is located in France and 6 months if abroad).
• information regarding witnesses (surname, name, date and place of birth, profession, place of residence;

The following documents are required from the Ukrainian bride:

• A photocopy of your passport with a valid visa for which you entered France;
• Birth certificate - Acte de naissance; Legalize the original + translation into French by a sworn translator. In France, it will be valid for 6 months.
• Divorce certificate / court decision after 2010. Apostilled original with + translation by a sworn translator (for previously married).
• Attestation de célibat or Certificat de capacité matrimoniale; Certificate of not being married (about marital status, about not being married)
• Certificat de coutume (Certificate de coutume) - certificate of the absence of obstacles to marriage / of the right to marry;
• Certificat de domicile - certificate of registration of the place of residence or place of stay of an individual.
• Notarized certificate in case of a marriage contract.

Announcement of the upcoming wedding / Publication de bans

This is required by French law - to post an advertisement. The announcement indicates: surnames, names, professions and places of residence of the future spouses, as well as the place and time when and where the marriage will be registered. The announcement is posted for a period of 10 days, before which the marriage cannot be concluded.

If someone from the inhabitants of this city or commune has information or knows the reasons why this marriage should not be contracted, then he must report this to the mayor's office. If none of the citizens or residents protested this decision, then on the 11th day the mayor's office issues two documents Notification of marriage ( Publication des bans) and confirmation of the city hall, where the ceremony will be held, that the decision was not contested ( certificat de non-opposition).

Marriage ceremony and legal formalization

On the appointed day and hour, the newlyweds arrive at the mayor's office. The presence of 2 to 4 witnesses is required. It is possible that these may be the closest relatives. An employee of the department of civil status of the mayor's office reads out the rights and obligations of spouses (Articles 212-215 of the Civil Code). Then he asks the newlyweds for a marriage contract and, if the answer is yes, he writes down the date of the contract, the surname and place of residence of the notary who received it in the civil status register. Then the official asks the newlyweds if they want to marry, and, in the case of positive answers, in the name of the law proclaims them husband and wife. In "livret de famille" - "family book" (analogous to our book of acts of civil status), a marriage record is entered, which includes: surnames, first names, occupation, age, date and place of birth, home addresses of both spouses; surnames, first names, occupation and home addresses of parents; surnames and first names of previous spouses, if any; the marriage declaration of the official of the mayor's office; surnames, first names, occupation and home addresses of witnesses; a record of the presence of a marriage contract.

Such a marriage, concluded in compliance with the legislation of Ukraine, is recognized as valid in Ukraine. As a certificate of marriage, a citizen presents in Ukraine "copie intégrale de l'acte de mariage", i.e. an integral copy of the marriage certificate issued by the mayor's office at the place of marriage registration.

Sometimes, even in France itself, it is not at all sufficient to present a Livret de famille to confirm a marriage. Copie Intégrale de l 'Acte de mariage may be required. This is a detailed extract from your marriage certificate. This document is issued by the city hall where your marriage was registered.

If you have changed your place of residence, you must write a letter to the mayor's office of the city where you got married and ask to send you this document. The letter must be accompanied by a copy of your passport or residence permit and a copy of the page from the Livret de famille. This document contains complete information about the spouses and their parents, previous marriages, information about the witnesses who were present at the wedding, and at the very bottom, information is given about where and when the divorce from your spouse took place, if any, took place in France. The document is sealed and signed by the official who issued the document.

If Copie Intégrale is required for provision in Ukraine for affixing, for example, a stamp about your marriage in your passport, then on Copie Intégrale (you must put an Apostille (stamp) in the Cour d'Appel of your city, then translate it into Ukrainian.

If you have arrived in France legally (on a tourist visa), you can get married with a person living in France. But at the same time it will not be possible to simply stay in France after marriage and apply for a residence permit... Most likely, you will have to return home to obtain a long-term visa.

Since 2007, it is possible to obtain a residence permit only with a long-term visa type D. In some cases, six months after marriage The prefecture can begin the process of obtaining your D visa from France. Article L211-2-1 Code de l "entrée et de séjour.

To obtain a residence permit by marriage to a French citizen or an EU citizen, you must enter France on a long-stay visa (type D). You can apply for this visa after marriage - the visa of the spouse of a French citizen. The visa of the spouse of a French citizen is issued for a period of one year.

When a marriage is contracted in France, the names of the spouses do not change. French law does not give spouses such a right, unlike the Ukrainian one. A man and a woman, having entered into marriage, bear their premarital surnames. The husband's surname is only reflected in all official documents of the wife as a “used surname” (“nom d’usage”) and in this form can be attributed to her maiden name. However, French law provides for the possibility of appending the spouse's surname to the premarital surname.

If you have any questions, ask for a free one-on-one consultation.

If you decide come to France for permanent residence- get ready for the fact that much is not the way you are used to. Let's talk about the main points of French family life, which are simply hard to miss.

Caring French fathers

Why are many girls from Russia and other CIS countries so eager to get married in France? One of the reasons for this is that the French are much more inclined to take care of their children! Many Russian dads believe that women should take care of children - period. If the father of the family brings home some money, then on this he will definitely consider his function fulfilled and overfulfilled. Nursing the baby, taking him to the clinic and kindergarten, vaccinating, cooking porridge, taking him to school, and so on - all this is often considered a function and "monopoly" of the mother. However, in France the situation is different, here you can meet fathers who themselves are very actively running with their children in different children's sections, reading a book in the corridor while their beloved child is dancing or drawing. Such dads can take sick leave if the child is not well. It would seem, and why not - but in the CIS countries this will not be understood. "What about mom?" Only single fathers will be understood if they do not go to work because of some "childish" problems. But in France, on the contrary, mothers often take care of their children much less, devote more time to their careers, as well as entertainment, going to the cinema, restaurants, and so on.

It would seem like a wonderful life for a woman who decided the Pope will cook porridge for the child and take him to the kindergarten, and the woman will have time for herself, her beloved. However, not everything is so perfect, because French law is also always on the side of the fathers. In the event of a divorce, a woman has almost no opportunity to ensure that the child is left with her - just like in Russia such an opportunity is almost absent from the father. If the mother of the French child is a foreigner who has arrived live in France for permanent residence and decided to get married here, the chances are almost nil. By the way, when you are going to discuss in advance and write down in the prenuptial agreement with whom the children will stay in the event of a divorce, even if you have no children now and are not yet planned.

But if you do not go to extremes, then life in france she is more comfortable with the child, because the father will really take care of the baby, and with the reasonable participation of the mother in this, the child will turn out to be really happy and not deprived of either maternal or paternal love. And also, the boy will not form a stereotype that the unborn child will just need to be hung on the woman, and that's it. And the girl will not have a stereotype that men “only need one thing,” and then do it yourself as you want and bring up and serve the children yourself - in the person of her father she will see an example of a responsible person who does not disappear all day at work or even knows where, but taking part in family life.

Marriage options in France

First, let's see how it is in Russia. Everything is simple here: there is an official marriage concluded in the registry office, and there is a so-called "civil marriage", which, in principle, is not a marriage at all, but simply living together without obligations. By the way, an official Russian marriage is easily divorced in the absence of small children and claims for property, so everything is very shaky here.

There are several types of marriage in France, and most of them involve a lot more responsibility.

• Full marriage with the conclusion of a prenuptial agreement.Marriage in France- this is very serious. If only because it costs a lot of money to get a divorce, for the same money you can buy, for example, a car. In almost all cases, a prenuptial agreement is drawn up upon marriage. This is important, because pragmatism is very strong in France, and besides, spouses immediately learn about all their rights and obligations, and not from a newspaper, not from a grandmother, but from an official person - a lawyer. The contract spells out all the important points related to the ownership of property and the rights to future children. Future spouses take off pink glasses immediately and completely. A spouse, for example, knows in advance that he will not get his wife's living space under any circumstances. His beloved learns that in the event of a divorce, she is unlikely to be able to pick up the children. It would seem that all this pragmatism will only interfere with "great and pure love." But in fact, not at all. Big and pure love, that is, euphoria from your feelings, usually passes in a maximum of a year, and then just a responsible family life begins. In France, family life implies the ability to pay less taxes, receive benefits from the state, and so on. French and French women are very loyal spouses, and all of the above can be considered important motives in order to keep the marriage, and not to dissolve it at the first disappointment. Surprisingly, it works. The high cost and complexity of a divorce, all the difficulties that spouses will have at the same time, often deter the French from divorcing due to a petty family quarrel, and the family only grows stronger over time.

Formal marriage implies the need to arrange wedding in France, be sure to invite guests and organize lavish celebrations - or, if the family income is small, not very lush. If believers marry, then it is also desirable to conclude a church marriage.

• The second version of the French marriage is similar in everything to the first, but less solemn. People can just go to the mayor's office and register their relationship. True, it is unlikely that it will be possible to do this completely in secret from everyone, because according to French rules, information about who is getting married in the near future is always posted on the door of the city hall. However, it is not necessary to arrange celebrations in this case.
• The third option is the so-called "pax" or contract. Today many people prefer instead ofget married in France, issue such a "Pax". Everything is very simple - this agreement prescribes all the conditions of the relationship between partners, and also prescribes what obligations they will have if they disperse, and what will get to whom upon termination of the agreement. Such an agreement in France - a country with a legal bias - is very common in many situations, while it does not constitute a marriage in essence, it is not at all necessary to enter into any love or intimate relationship. Such an agreement can be concluded by female students renting an apartment during their studies, in order to reduce costs and differentiate their rights. But "Pax" is popular when it comes to love relationships, but without the desire to marry. Someone might say that this is irresponsible - but with what to compare. The French have a higher responsibility, and this kind of agreement gives it much more than if you just live without registering and not negotiating anything legally, as is often done abroad. Such an agreement is not much different from an official marriage, because all the conditions and all the consequences of terminating the agreement are spelled out! Truth,marriage in France, as already mentioned, provides many benefits and benefits. And this is precisely the reason that many couples are still drawn to the mayor's office and register their relationship officially.

As for "relations without obligations", they are not very popular in France. In this country, everyone is used to being aware of their responsibility and, as a rule, would like to feel solid ground under their feet, and not live in a world of illusions. So the French, one way or another, are very family people, and the percentage of betrayals here is much less than in other countries. At the same time, even betrayal does not always break the marriage, because we have already discussed that divorce in France is expensive and it is often easier to close our eyes to some things than to lose all the benefits and greatly expose your budget. But the overwhelming majority of French people are really involved in family affairs, take care of their children, and spend their free time, again, with their family. A large number of French traditions, such as sharing family meals or outdoor recreation with children on Sunday, contribute to this. All this strongly unites the French family, and in this sense, representatives of other nationalities have a lot to learn from the French.

And finally - same-sex marriage in France. This topic is constantly being discussed in the media, and if you enter "wedding in France" in a search engine, then half of the photos on the topic will be photographs of representatives of the same sex hugging. In fact, of course, the situation in France is not at all the same.

First, even before the adoption of the well-known law on equality and the possibility of concluding same-sex marriages, representatives of the LGBT community did not interfere with concluding the same "Pax" and living in peace. For comparison, more than a quarter of heterosexual couples in France live on "Pax" and do not see it as a tragedy, although nothing prevents them from applying to the mayor's office.

Secondly, the famous law led to a strong exacerbation of contradictions and rejection in society on this topic. It turned out that a significant part of the French society is against such a law - but the majority of the population was somehow not asked when adopting the law on universal equality.

Third, France has become one of the very few countries in the world where same-sex marriage is legalized. This led to a large surge in gay tourism from abroad in this country, which is also not liked by all French people, especially in the face of a large influx of migrants.

Fourthly, for the majority of the LGBT community, various parades, rallies and declarations of their rights are not at all interested, but it is interesting to spend time with your family, as in a heterosexual relationship. So French law still did not have a significant impact on this area of ​​life.

About the appearance of French and French women

There are really a lot of myths and stereotypes here, let's try to dispel them at least partially and throw light on the true situation.

As for the French, these are people who are very scrupulous about their appearance. A Frenchman will never leave the house without ironing his trousers. They may be inexpensive, these pants, but they are sure to be clean and pretty. And it doesn't matter where the Frenchman goes - for the majority of representatives of this nation, it will always be of fundamental importance to maintain a presentable appearance.

For French men, a scarf is also characteristic. The French are often painted with a scarf and in a beret, however, takes - this is more from the field of stereotypes, but they really love the scarf. Moreover, it is very practical and comfortable, and it can be worn not only as protection from the cold, but also as a fashion accessory.

As for the French women, they know how to dress very stylishly when they want, but it cannot be said that they often do it. In everyday life, a French woman, leaving the house, can put on an ordinary home sweater or the first jeans she comes across. Residents of France are proud of their independence and freedom, so they basically do not wear long heels, short skirts and many other things that men traditionally like. Moreover, many do not even dye to look "natural". But French men still compliment, no matter what outfit the girl is. It often surprises those who come. live in France for permanent residence... If you live in France, you can receive compliments without even doing anything specifically for this. And this is another reason why it is worth coming to this wonderful country.

For the French, getting married is a serious and deliberate decision. As a rule, the French marry after 30 years, the average age of marriage for women is 32 years, for men 35 years. In Russia, for comparison, the average age of marriage for women is 24 years, for men 27 years.

Usually, before the wedding, the couple has already lived together for several years and sometimes even have a child and only then decide to get married. The wedding usually consists of a registration with the city hall and a wedding ceremony. If the wedding is an optional procedure, then registration at the mayor's office is mandatory.

In France, as in all of Europe, it is customary to conclude marriage contracts, which spell out the details of the division of property in the event of a divorce.

This is also due to the fact that divorce in France is a very long and costly process, and the marriage contract greatly simplifies this process.

Unfortunately, divorces are still quite common in France. But the marriage contract is optional. If the contract is not concluded, then in the event of a divorce, the jointly acquired property is divided between the spouses in half.

Preparation for marriage begins with a trip to the mayor's office at the place of residence of the bride or groom and filing an application for marriage. At the mayor's office, future spouses are given a list of documents required for marriage.

Usually on this day, you can choose the date of the wedding.

The most popular months for weddings are May, June and September, so it is better to book a date for these months in advance.

Requirements for the bride and groom

In order to get married in France, future spouses must meet certain requirements.

1. The legal age for marriage is 18 for men and 15 for women. Age can be reduced in case of pregnancy (you must provide a certificate of pregnancy);
2. The bride and groom must not be close relatives;
3. For women who do not marry for the first time, at least 300 days must elapse after the divorce, or a certificate of absence of pregnancy must be provided.

List of required documents

To register a marriage between a citizen (Coy) of Russia and a citizen (Coy) of France, it is required to provide a certain package of documents:

Documents from the future spouse - a French citizen:

1. A copy or extract from the birth certificate, made not earlier than 3 months in advance;
2. Divorce or death certificate of a spouse, if the marriage is not the first.
3. Identification;
4. A document confirming the place of residence;
5. Some city halls require a medical certificate.

Documents from the future spouse - a citizen of Russia:

1. Apostilled birth certificate translated into French by a sworn translator. The list of sworn translators from Russian into French is issued by the City Hall. The document must be made no earlier than 6 months before submitting it to the mayor's office;
2. Certificate of marriage and divorce or death certificate of the spouse, if the marriage is not the first. The documents must be translated into French and have an apostille;
3. Medical premarital certificate, if required;
4. The Cértificat de coutume is a certificate of eligibility to marry. It can be obtained from the Russian Consulate in France;
5. Photocopy and translation of the passport;
6. Photos for paperwork;
7. If a Russian citizen does not speak French well, a sworn translator must be present at the ceremony.

How is the ceremony

Usually the main ceremony is considered to be the wedding, to which all guests are invited. Registration at the city hall takes place in the first half of the day and only close family members and friends are present.

Family and close friends are present at the registration at the City Hall

The invitation must indicate which of the guests is invited to the mayor's office, and who only to the church. Ransom and similar traditions do not exist in France. All guests immediately go to the mayor's office. Very often, for a wedding in the city hall, the bride buys a special, more strict dress or suit, and leaves the traditional wedding dress for the ceremony in the church.

The ceremony is conducted by the deputy mayor of the city and other employees of the mayor's office. They read articles from the French family code, the rights and obligations of future spouses in relation to each other. After the cherished "Yes", uttered by both spouses, they proceed to sign the documents.

When registering, two witnesses must be present, who also sign the documents. The ceremony lasts about 30 minutes, at the end of the ceremony a so-called Family Book confirming the marriage is issued.

When all the formalities are over, the newlyweds go home to get ready for the wedding or gala dinner.

The wedding is celebrated magnificently in a restaurant or at home; it is also very popular to rent a small castle to celebrate such a solemn occasion.

According to the rules, guests themselves get to the place of the celebration and pay for the hotel themselves if they want to stay overnight. The rest of the worries are taken over by the newlyweds or their parents.

The program of the holiday is chosen by young spouses and it completely depends on their taste and wishes, but good food and expensive French wines are a must.

After the celebration, the newlyweds go on a honeymoon trip.

Wedding in France - VIDEO

Watch in this video how such a solemn event is celebrated in France.

To marry a French citizen - this method of immigration has gained particular popularity among women, since it does not require large material investments. But there are also Russian men who willingly marry French women. The Fifth Republic occupies one of the first places in this regard.

Panoramic view of Paris

Due to the exclusive legislation of the country, provision is possible after two years of family life. Given the process of considering an application for a French passport, the entire naturalization period will take four to five years. During this time, even the happiest marriage can turn into a divorce, with all the ensuing consequences for the newcomer.

To enter France you need

A wedding in France is the choice of true romantics!

For reference. Many stories about the romanticism of the French turn out to be myths. More than half of immigrants will be disappointed. Therefore, the longer the couple has known each other before marriage, the better.

Divorce in France takes a long time and costs an impressive amount of money. It is carried out only through the courts and with the participation of a lawyer.

As in the preparation for marriage, both spouses will have to go to various authorities and collect documentation. If the couple decided to separate by mutual decision, the fact that the divorce is "peaceful" must be recorded with a lawyer. The representative of the law firm draws up an agreement, which is signed by both parties to the process.

The divorce petition is then sent to the French Supreme Court. The judge considers the case, taking into account the prepared agreement, and individually makes a decision at the first session. A unilaterally submitted application for a divorce in France will be considered in a different vein. The court will require the plaintiff to provide grounds for divorce.

A woman has the right to refuse to grant a divorce to her spouse if she is in a position or is raising a child under the age of one year.

More information about divorce in France can be found in the video below.

In order to avoid discrimination, both parents have the same rights. Therefore, it is not known exactly with whom the child will remain after the divorce. Perhaps the judge will decide on mutual parenting, so the children will live with each parent for the same amount of time, for example, a week after a week.

Alimony in France can be assigned to one of the parents if the court determines the child's sole place of residence. If the mother has no citizenship, then the child is likely to stay with the father. According to the law, children born in France cannot be taken out of the country by persons with a resident status.