Marriage in Slovakia

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Marriage in Slovakia is allowed for both foreigners and residents and citizens of Slovakia, as well as between a Slovak citizen and a foreigner. Marriages between Slovak citizens performed abroad are usually recognized in Slovakia. [1] [2] In Slovakia, marriage is constitutionally restricted to opposite-sex couples since 2015. [3]

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References

  1. "Marriage in Slovakia - MZV MZV PORTAL". www.mzv.sk. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  2. "Manželstvo občana SR s cudzincom - Migračné informačné centrum IOM". www.mic.iom.sk.
  3. "Chránia manželstvo, menia justíciu. Pozrite si, kto hlasoval za zmenu Ústavy". domov.sme.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 21 April 2020.

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