Marriage

Information for American Citizens Desiring to Marry in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Marriage Ordinance (Chapter 181) governs marriages contracted in Hong Kong and United States citizens wishing to marry here must comply with the provisions of this law. There are no residency requirements for persons wishing to marry in Hong Kong.

For the most current and /or detailed information, interested persons can write directly to the Hong Kong Marriage Registration & Records Office, at 3/F, Low Block, Queensway Government Offices, Hong Kong (tel: 2867-2787, fax:2537-8593, homepage: http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/bdmreg_4.htm). Offices of the Hong Kong Marriage Registry are listed below:

HONG KONG

City Hall Marriage Registry
City Hall, High Block, 1/F
Central
(Central MTR Station, Exit J3)
Tel:2523-0725
Fax: 2524-8420

Cotton Tree Drive Marriage Registry
G/F, Rawlinson House
19 Cotton Tree Drive
Central
(Central MTR Station, Exit J2)
Tel: 2869-0500
Fax: 2140-6450

KOWLOON

Tsimshatsui Marriage Registry
Level 3 & UB, Admin. Bldg.
HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road
(Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station, Exit E)
Tel: 2312-0929
Fax: 2301-3505

NEW TERRITORIES

Shatin Marriage Registry
G/F, Shatin Town Hall
1 Yuen Wo Road, Shatin
Tel: 2604-6974
Fax: 2696-3096

Tuen Mun Marriage Registry
1/F, Tuen Mun Government Offices
1 Tuen Hi Road, Tuen Mun
Tel: 2451-3005
Fax: 2441-1252

 

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Last modified: July 12, 2005