Marriage at the Chinese Consulate General in Barcelona
Matrimonio en el Consulado General de China en Barcelona
Where to ask
Chinese Consulate General in Barcelona: email [email protected]; documents line 0034-932547070 (working days 9:30-13:30 and 16:00-18:00). The consulate recommends email.
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证件业务咨询邮箱：[email protected]Official sources
What it is
Two Chinese citizens living in Spain, at least one of them in Catalonia, can marry at the Chinese Consulate General in Barcelona if they meet the conditions of the Chinese Civil Code (neither already married, no direct-line kinship or collateral kinship within three generations, legal marriage age). They book in the "中国领事" app (marriage registration appointment) and attend together in person with their Chinese passport, Chinese ID card (if any), Spanish residence card (originals and copies), 3 photos of the couple measuring 3.5 x 5.3 cm and a printed screenshot of the appointment; divorced or widowed applicants also provide the relevant judgment or certificate. If the requirements are met, the marriage certificate is issued on the spot, free of charge. The consulate also handles divorce by mutual agreement for marriages celebrated there (with a 30-day cooling-off period) and duplicates of its certificates, also free.
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简化为男女双方均居住在西班牙且一方居住在加泰罗尼亚自治区即可申请办理。Official sources
- Where it applies
- Catalonia
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When
Since April 2026 it is enough that both are Chinese citizens living in Spain and at least one lives in Catalonia. Both must attend together in person.
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简化为男女双方均居住在西班牙且一方居住在加泰罗尼亚自治区即可申请办理。Official sources
Steps
Step 1: Book in the “中国领事” app
In “婚姻登记预约” you fill in the details and choose the day and time. Print the order screenshot with the booking and barcode.
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并打印含预约信息和条形码的APP订单截图。
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Step 2: Go together to the consulate
You fill in, before the officer, the credit information risk notice and the application declaration. If you meet the requirements, the certificate is issued on the spot. It is free.
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符合结婚登记条件的，当场颁发结婚证。
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Documents
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🖨 Printable bilingual document card (you can show it at the counter)
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FAQ
Are consular marriage certificates valid in China?
Yes, they are valid and can be used in China. It is advisable to then report the change of marital status at your hukou place.
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使领馆颁发的婚姻证件合法有效，可在国内正常使用。Official sources
I lost the marriage certificate issued in China — can I get it here?
No: a duplicate of a certificate issued by the Chinese civil affairs office must be requested from the issuing office.
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请向原发证部门咨询证件补领具体要求。Official sources
What if I make a mistake in the booking?
You cannot go with those details: cancel the order and book again.
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请取消订单重新预约。Official sources
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