Australian Embassy

Croatia

Embassy address: Kaptol Centar, 3rd Floor, Nova Ves 11, Zagreb - Telephone: 489 1200 - Fax: 489 1216

MARRIAGE IN CROATIA

An Australian citizen who wishes to marry in Croatia may need to submit to the local Registrar's Office a Certificate of No Impediment issued by the Embassy in Zagreb or a Single Status Certificate issued by a Registrar Office in Australia.

To apply for a certificate of No Impediment at the Embassy in Zagreb, both the bride and the bridegroom must complete an application form. The form contains a declaration stating to the effect that there is no legal impediment to the proposed marriage.

The signature(s) of the Australian partner(s) to the proposed marriage will have to be witnessed by a Consular Officer at the Embassy, by a Notary Public or by a Court Official. On the basis of this declaration, the Embassy will issue a Certificate of No Impediment, in English.

The following documents have to be submitted with the Application for Certificate of No Impediment (pdf)

Passport(s) of the Australian citizen(s) - if lodged in person (copy of passport/s if lodged by mail)
Copy of passport of the non-Australian citizen
The consular fee for witnessing one signature on the Application for a Certificate of No Impediment at the Embassy is the equivalent in Croatian Kunas (at the exchange rate on the day of application) of AUD 20.00 and for the issue of a Certificate of No Impediment AUD 90.00.

A copy of the pay form or transfer slip must be enclosed with the application.

HOW TO PAY: With cash in Croatian Kunas (at the Embassy) or through a local post office (via a telegraphic transfer). Australian dollars (AUD) are not accepted by the Embassy.

Click here to download an application form for a certificate of no impediment. The form should be returned to the Embassy by mail only.

Please refer to Registrar of births, deaths, and marriages for a list of registering authorities in Australia from whom you may obtain a Single Status Certificate.