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Historic castles, picturesque valleys, snow-covered alpines of Austria make for a perfect venue for a dream wedding. The legal arrangement of Austria makes its possible for the citizens of other nations to get married in Austria.
Legality of Marriage
It is possible to legally get married in Austria. However, the marriage will be valid only if it is performed at a Standesamt, the registry of births, deaths and marriages and by an official of the registry in the presence of two witnesses.
Residency requirements
There are no minimum residency requirements to get married in Austria. However, once the marriage application has been filed, there is usually a waiting period of 2 to 6 weeks until you will be given a confirmed date of marriage. You can file your marriage application up to a maximum of 6 months prior to your wedding date.
Marriage application
If either of you is an Austrian citizen or resides in Austria (regardless of citizenship), your marriage application must be filed at the Standesamt that pertains to your residence. If neither of you are Austrian nor reside in Austria, your marriage application must be filed at the main registrar's office in Vienna. Both the persons must be present when filing for the marriage. In some circumstances, the Registrar might waiver this requirement if neither of you reside in Austria.
Standesamt Wien-Innere Stadt
Schlesingerplatz 4
A-1080 Vienna
Tel: +43 1 40134 08591
Fax: +43 1 40134 99 08580
Email: wec@m61.magwien.gv.at
Required documentation
All documentation required for wedding in Austria must be original or certified copies. The ‘Certificate of No Impediment' must not be older than 6 months. You would also require to present legal proof of marriageable age as well as any possible impediments to marriage. This is based on your declarations and the certificates and proof presented.
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Certificate of No Impediment for UK Citizens only together with an Apostille and a translation
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Certificate de coutume & MP2A form for Irish Citizens only together with an Apostille and a translation
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Original long Birth Certificate that include the names of both your parents
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Passport
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Photocopies of the picture page of the passports for two witnesses listing their name, address and occupation
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Decree Absolute & previous marriage certificates if you are divorced
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Deed Poll if you have changed your name
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Certificate of Freedom to marry for Irish Citizens
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Statutory declaration called "Certificate de coutume"
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Completed MP2A form with signatures from authorized signatory
Certificate of Marriage
An international wedding certificate valid in your home country will be issued. However, if you wish more than one copy you will need to request this in advance.
When filing the application, you must inform the registrar of the surnames you will using after marriage.
Religious ceremonies
In Austria, only a civil ceremony is legally binding. If you wish to have a religious ceremony you must first have a civil ceremony.
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