What are the legal requirements to be married in the Bahamas?
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What are the legal requirements to be married in the Bahamas?
PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION AND RESIDENCY Both parties must produce a valid passport, birth certificate and photo ID. The parties must also produce evidence of the date of their arrival in The Bahamas. The Bahamas Immigration Card or entry stamp in your passport will suffice.
Are foreign marriages recognized in the US?
Validity of Foreign Marriages and Divorces Generally, any marriage entered into between two U.S. citizens in another country is recognized as valid in the U.S. as long as the union was legal when and where performed.
Is a Nigerian marriage legal in the US?
Marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident provides foreign-born persons a direct path to U.S. immigration. You can also choose to get married first in Nigeria or another country, and then apply for an immigrant visa with which to enter the United States.
