Always check with your embassy well in advance for up-to-date requirements. Many embassies recommend that you arrange your wedding through a professional agency, but here are some guidelines if you choose to do-it-yourself.
Documents
The following documents may be required:
- Passports
- Birth certificates - long form including names of parents
- Evidence of termination of all previous marriages – previous marriage certificates, final divorce decrees, annulment decrees or death certificates
- Affidavits of citizenship and residence
- Certificates of no impediment
Affidavits of Citizenship and Residence - Sworn at the consular office in Slovakia or before a notary public in the country of residence. The document should include full name, date and place of birth, marital status, citizenship, residential address and passport information.
Certificates of No Impediment - These certificates are not available in some countries including the U.S. In such cases, Slovak authorities generally accept Marriage Affidavits, sworn before a consular officer in Slovakia. These Affidavits must be authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
For further information, please contact:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Hlboká 2
833 36 Bratislava
Phone: 2 5978 1111
All civil documents must be originals endorsed with an Apostille Stamp.
All documents issued in a foreign language must be accompanied by official Slovak translation.
Submit Documents to the Marriage Registrar's Office
Submit required documents to the local (Miestny úrad or Mestský úrad).
