Certificate of non-impediment is issued to South African citizens who intend to get married outside the country. The purpose of the certificate is to confirm to foreign authorities that there are no impediments to enter into a marriage by a citizen concerned.

Submit your application by post.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. The Form duly completed and signed in black ink.
2. A detailed letter confirming the reason for the application and the applicant’s contact details.
3. Certified copy of applicant’s valid passport and ID document.
4. A pre-paid self-addressed special delivery envelope to post the outcome.
5. Processing fee (Non-Refundable) of CHF must be deposited electronically into the Embassy’s Account.

NAME OF THE BANK: 

NAME OF THE ACCOUNT HODER: 

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 

SORT CODE: 

REFERENCE NUMBER: 

NP: Please be reminded that you will be required to submit printed proof of payment with your application.

 If you do not comply with the requirements, your application will be rejected.

On receipt of the Certificate, it will be posted in the pre-paid, self-addressed, special delivery envelope you provided. 

The Address:

South African Embassy

Consular Section

Alpenstrasse 29

Bern

3006