Australia in Switzerland
Bern and Geneva
Switzerland, Liechtenstein

Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage

Marriage in Switzerland


Australian citizens wishing to get married in Switzerland are requested to contact the local registry office (Zivilstandsamt/l’office de l’état civil /l’ufficio dello stato civile) where they plan to get married to obtain authorisation, and a list of documents required.
All documents must be original, and dated less than six months old. A notarised translation is normally required for any documents not in one of the three official Swiss languages (French, Germand and Italian).

Expect to provide:
1. Birth Certificate
2. Proof of Swiss nationality, or proof of residency if you do not have Swiss nationality
3. Divorce/Death certificate (if applicable)
4. Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI)
This can be applied for through the Australian Consulate-General in Geneva. If you would like to apply for a CNI please visit the Smartraveller website to download the application form:
Certificates of No Impediment (CNI) to Marriage | Smartraveller

Please bring the  following documents to your appointment:

-Completed application form (not signed).
-Passport (or similar identity documents (such as a birth certificate) but these must be accompanied by a form of photo identification.
-Original divorce/death certificate, if applicable.

Supporting documents, as listed above, must also be provided for the intended spouse. 

This service can ONLY be provided in-person, by appointment.