Marriage Certificates

Marriage certificate can only be obtained in Zimbabwe for now

Requirements for obtaining a Marriage Certificate:

  • Names of the married couple
  • Date of Marriage
  • Chapter type of Marriage
  • Requirements for foreign nationals coming to Zimbabwe specifically to get married:

If getting married in court:

  • Passports of bride and groom; and
  • Divorce decree (if divorced)
  • Death certificate (if widowed)
  • Two witnesses

If getting married in church:

  • Marriage license issued by court; and
  • No marriage certificate (or Certificate of Non-Impediment) issued by authorities in country of residence.
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Address and Contacts

Bole Subcity Kebele 19 House 007 Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Mon – Fri: 0900 hrs to 1700 hours

Operating Times

  • General Operating Time: Monday to Friday 0900 hrs to 1700 hours

  • Consular Services: Monday to Friday 0900hrs -1200hrs

  • Visa Applications for Diplomats: from 09:00hrs to 12.00hrs (Mon-Fri)

  • Visa Applications for Non-Diplomats: visit https://www.evisa.gov.zw

  • Closed on Zimbabwean and Ethiopian Public Holidays