Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage

The “Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage” is issued to Kenyan citizens wishing to have their marriages conducted abroad.

The requirements are as follows: –

1. Application form MA5 to be duly completed.  
2. Valid Kenyan Passport for certification or Certified copy of Valid Kenyan Passport (certified by Notary Public).
3. Proof of legal stay in country of residence (Residence Permit).
4. Applicant’s Certified copy of Birth Certificate (certified by Notary Public).
5. Certified copy of the spouse’s passport (certified by Notary Public).
6. A letter by the applicant clearly indicating IN FULL, the telephone number, email address, residential address and postal address for any correspondences from the Mission.
7. Fee for Certificate of No Impediment is SEK 1,000.
8. Fee is paid to (Click here).
9. Processing period is between six (6) to Eight (8) weeks.
10. Verify that you have the required document/pre-requisites and you meet the relevant criteria before you apply.
11. A self-address envelope with sufficient stamps, international coupons or click here for information on postal charges.