With the frequent exchanges between Hong Kong and the Mainland, cross-border marriages between the two places are becoming more and more common, but the results may not be satisfactory for everyone.
Recently, a Hong Kong female netizen posted on social media, bluntly saying "", which has aroused widespread attention and heated discussions.
In the post, the netizen described in detail the various discomforts in getting along with her husband in the mainland, especially the differences in other aspects, which made her feel difficult to adapt.
Source: HK01
As soon as the post is published,.
Some netizens expressed resonance and shared similar experiences: "Fellow believers, I agree with you very much, the marriage between the mainland and Hong Kong is really tiring";
Some netizens also analyzed the internal reasons in detail:
"Although Hong Kong and the mainland are geographically close to each other, there are big differences in terms of aspects, and these differences often lead to friction between the two parties in their marital life."
However, some netizens said: "Not to mention the difference between education and life in Hong Kong and the mainland, even people from different provinces in the mainland may not be compatible when they get married." ”
While the post was hotly discussed, some media also deliberately focused on this marriage model, and!
First of all, excluding the impact of the epidemic in the past three years, the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) shows the number of cross-border marriages between the two places.
Source: Hong Kong Commercial Daily
There were two peaks in cross-border marriages: one in 1997 and the other in 2006, involving about 30,000 and 35,000 cases.
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The number of cross-border marriages is declining!
However, the two were later caused by the financial turmoil and the financial tsunami respectively.
In 2012, although it "turned over" and broke through the peak again, it was obviously "", only about 27,500, and before the epidemic in 2019, it fell below the 20,000 level for the first time since the millennium!
Another phenomenon is: "The phenomenon of Hong Kong women marrying in the north has increased. ”
In the past, Hong Kong women's impression of mainland men was "earthy", with a low level of education, and they were reluctant to "marry in the north", but Hong Kong women's perception of mainland men has changed dramatically!
"The proportion of cross-border marriages of 'Hong Kong women marrying in the north' has increased from 6.1% in 1991 to 51.3% in 2022!"
Source: HK01
On the other hand,. This is also the main reason for the decrease in the number of cross-border marriages.
Second, the marriage model of cross-border marriage.
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There is a tendency for equality between the sexes
As we all know, traditionally, the male spouses tend to be older than the female, and cross-border marriages between the two places are no exception.
However, in recent years,...
Let's talk about the aspect first.
In 2006, 69% of men were five years older than women! Since then, it has been declining, reaching only about 53% in 2020.
Source: Hong Kong Commercial Daily
However, in general, women are still in the minority who are older than men, with only 10.7% increasing from 10.7% to 13.2% over the same period.
But measured by the age gap between the sexes,.
is slightly different.
Even though the median age gap between Hong Kong women marrying mainland men has remained between 0 and 1 year old, the proportion has ranged from 47% to 51% for more than a decade.
However, the distribution of "" (men are younger than women) has changed!
For women who are 1 to 4 years older than the man, the same age increases from 8% to 12%.
It's not hard to see:.
In recent years, although the number of cross-border marriages has declined,!
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Marriage Certificate: Going to Hong Kong or Mainland?
On May 22, the Security Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government stated:
The number of cross-border marriages with Chinese mainland in the past decade!
Source: Hong Kong Economic Times
With Hong Kong's active integration into the overall development of the country and the facilitation of customs clearance arrangements between Hong Kong and the Mainland, exchanges between residents of Hong Kong and the Mainland have become more frequent.
However, for cross-border marriages, getting married is not that easy. The first question to consider is:
Where is the best place to get a marriage certificate? Hong Kong or the Mainland?
Actually, the answer is different!
As a city with a high degree of openness, Hong Kong "can register marriages regardless of where the parties to a marriage live and belong to any nationality".
If you get married, I suggest that you can get a certificate in Hong Kong!
Source: Hong Kong official website
Because after holding a Hong Kong marriage certificate and passing the endorsement of the Hong Kong High Court (apostille), it can be directly recognized in most other countries (Hague Convention countries)!
However, it should be noted that if the Mainland party comes to settle in Hong Kong, it will (i.e. cancel the Mainland household registration).
"With the resumption of normalcy between Hong Kong and the mainland, it is close to the pre-pandemic average of 116 people per day in 2018 and 107 people per day in 2019."
According to statistics, nearly 60% of the new arrivals holding "One-way Permits" in 2023 are between the ages of 25 and 54.
It is clear that mainland residents of this age group,.
Source: Internet
In recent years, the relevant departments of the HKSAR Government have also been helping them to enter the job market and better integrate into Hong Kong society.
Although the SAR government has thrown out an "olive branch", there are also many cross-border marriage parties.
In this case, the editor will recommend more.
If you live in the mainland for a long time in the future, after obtaining the marriage certificate in the mainland, (if it is a Hong Kong marriage certificate, it needs to be notarized when used in the mainland).
Source: HK01
However, it should be noted that since the other party involved is a Hong Kong person, it is necessary to directly bring the household registration book and ID card to register the marriage!
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Mainland Permit Collection: Slightly cumbersome procedures
Hong Kong mainland cross-border marriageIf you want to register a marriage in the mainland, the Hong Kong party needs to first issue a "Hong Kong common name" with the Hong Kong government.
Materials are required
MATERIALS
1. Application form;
2. Copy of Hong Kong Identity Card;
3. A copy of the travel document containing personal information and signature.
How to apply
MATERIALS
1. Apply online,
2. By post (Address: Marriage Registration and Records Office, 3/F, Low Block, Admiralty Government Offices, 66 Queensway, Hong Kong),
3. Apply in person at the Hong Kong Marriage Registry.
It generally takes 7 working days to apply online, and if you mail it, you need to add the mailing time on the basis of 7 days!
Pay a fee of HK$140 for a marriage record search in advance, or HK$680 if the search result shows that there is no marriage record in Hong Kong, which will be charged upon collection of the certificate.
Source: Internet
After getting the "Oligarchy Certificate", there is another very important step:!
Generally, the cost of notarization ranges from HK$1,800 - HK$3,500.
Note that under normal circumstances, a lawyer notarization requires an appointment! After making an appointment, you can bring all the documents to the notarization.
Required Documents:
MATERIALS
1. Hong Kong Identity Card
2. Home Return Permit
3. Certificate of no marriage record
4. Chinese ID card for future spouse
5. Chinese household registration book of the future spouse
In addition, you need to call in advance to inquire if you can receive notarial deeds, and you must also confirm the Civil Affairs Bureau!
Go to the law firm on the same day, take an oath on the same day, pay the fee (generally only cash or check is accepted), and then you can go back and wait for the notice. The law firm will produce two documents, one original and one copy.
It takes about 3 days for the original, and you can come to the law firm to get it with the receipt, and it will be delivered in half a month.
Source: Internet
After that, call the Civil Affairs Bureau in the mainland to confirm whether the documents have been received, and if so, after receiving them!
Finally, what else do you want to know about cross-border marriages between the Mainland and Hong Kong? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area.