Marriage Abroad

Some countries may require non-nationals, before they can get married in their jurisdiction, to produce a certificate from their country of origin that they are free to marry. These are usually known as Certificats de Coutume and may be issued to Irish citizens abroad who apply, to the Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi. Applications cannot be sent through Honorary Consulates. 

The online application system  is accessible here:http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=274 from

Applications should be made four months before the marriage is due to take place. There is an additional charge for late applications. The certificat de coutume is valid for 120 days from the date of issue.

All documents in languages other than English should be translated.

Documents required

In all cases, the following documents are required for each Irish person:   

• All documents required by the online application process
• A notarised copy of your and your intended spouses passports
• Fee of INR 4,400. This must be in the form of a bank draft. A letter can be provided, if necessary, for applicants in Nepal to obtain a bank draft.
• If it is less than 28 days before the intended marriage, the fee is INR 8,800

The statutory declaration form must be completed in person either at the Embassy or before a notary public.  If you wish to have your form witnessed at the Embassy, please contact us at +91 11 49403200 for an appointment.   If you choose to complete the form with a notary public, you can complete the rest of the process by mail.