I was told that you have to apply to marry and that notice is posted in China for 21 days. Before you can apply you have be in China for the 21 days previous. If you leave China in those first 21 days the period then restarts when you return. However if you take your single certificate with you plus a notorised declaration then you only need to have photos taken together in China and can get married in a day or so.
For residency you may have to start that in Ireland. Much the same process as UK - you have to provide the document that sets out any convictions you may have whether this is none or a listful.
As far as I can see you need paperwork from the PSB in china before you can start your application.
I was at the public security bureau yesterday and will be going back soon to start my application for permanent residency and will keep you informed of the process. Ted who is going to be in Guangzhou will probably do the same from the US angle.
Being married does not enable you to work you need a residency or work visa for that.
Medicals no longer required unless your female under 50 and close to where I can perfom one. ( Can't you keep serious for two minutes!!!!!!) :icon_cool:
Willy
Yes I know UK is a different "Island" then Ireland but in a quick search most likely the UK and Ireland have the same rules as far as China is concerned. The US doesn't have the 21 day wait aka Ed W's marriage right off the plane. What visa's for work and living you'll find in the Chn Embassy link and then what the Irish gov. will let you have. It's a combination of the two you would need. Oh yeah and a letter of invite.
Vince the 21 days is a Chinese Law. Not UK. It applies to anyone USA, Canadia, Fiji and Christmas island and even Chinese people. Best advice is take your paperwork with you and you can marry in days just like Ed did.
Willy