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Receive notificationsConvention on the celebration and recognition of the validity of marriages
PartiesParties with a link have a reservation.
| Party | Signature | RatificationS=Signature without reservation or requirement of ratification R=Ratification, Acceptance, Approval or Notification A=Accession Su=Succession NK=Not Known | Entry into force | Renunciation | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 09-07-1980 | 29-12-1987 (R) | 01-05-1991 | ||
| Egypt | 14-03-1978 | ||||
| Finland | 24-09-1980 | ||||
| Luxembourg | 14-03-1978 | 13-02-1991 (R) | 01-05-1991 | ||
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | 11-09-1987 | 12-10-1989 (R) | 01-05-1991 | ||
| Portugal | 26-05-1978 |
Parties with reservations, declarations and objections
| Party | Reservations / Declarations | Objections |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Egypt | Yes | No |
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | Yes | No |
Australia
29-12-1987
... as permitted under Article 27, that the Convention shall not apply to the
External Territories of Australia, apart from Norfolk Island.
Egypt
14-03-1978
The Signature of the Arab Republic of Egypt to this convention does not signify in any manner the recognition of Israel and does not lead to the entry of any relations what so ever with it.
Netherlands, the Kingdom of the
12-10-1989
The Kingdom of the Netherlands reserves the right provided for in Article 15, paragraph 2, of the Convention not to apply Chapter II of the Convention to a marriage celebrated before the date on which the Convention enters into force for the Kingdom of the Netherlands.