Definition
A marriage certificate is the official civil-status record showing that a marriage has been lawfully registered. Immigration authorities commonly require it when a spouse or partner applies as a dependant, when a main applicant claims family benefits under a route, or when a permanent-residence or citizenship file needs proof of family status. Foreign marriage certificates often need translation and formal authentication before they can be accepted.
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Apostille
A certification attached to a public document so it can be accepted abroad under the Hague Apostille Convention without full consular legalisation.
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Birth Certificate
A civil-status document proving a person's birth details, commonly required for dependent, family, citizenship, and some residence applications.
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Family Reunification
The process that allows close family members of a lawful resident or worker to join them in the host country under a dependent or family permit.
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