Information about Marriage in Estonia.

Estonia is a country with a liberal approach to marriage. Marriage in Estonia is only between a man and a woman. However, in 2016, a bill was introduced to legally recognize unions between same-sex couples in Estonia. To get married in Estonia, couples must be at least 18 years old. However, people between the ages of 15 and 18 require court permission to marry. In order to get married in Estonia, couples must first apply for marriage. The marriage application must be submitted to the Estonian Ministry of Internal Affairs. To apply, couples must submit identification documents and some other documents. The marriage ceremony in Estonia can take place in public institutions or religious ceremonies. The marriage ceremony can be performed by the couple themselves or by an official. For marriages to be legally recognized in Estonia, the marriage certificate must be approved by the Estonian authorities. This confirmation is achieved by registering the marriage certificate in the Estonian civil registry. In order to end a marriage in Estonia, it is necessary to apply for divorce or separation. Applications for divorce or separation must be made to the Estonian courts. There are certain conditions and processes for applying for divorce or separation. You can get more detailed information about marriage in Estonia from the Estonian Ministry of Internal Affairs or the Estonian embassy.