Paperwork requirements for Canadian citizens wishing to get married in Italy
Canadian citizens wishing to get married in Italy must present a sworn declaration called NULLA OSTA (also known as Certificate of non impediment) to the Registry Office of the city or town where the wedding will be performed. The Canadian Government does not issue the Nulla Osta, however the Canadian Embassy-Consular Section in Rome and the Consular General in Milan assist Canadian citizens preparing a declaration containing the relevant information needed by the Italian authorities in the Italian language.
The Marriage Nulla Osta can only be issued by the Embassy of Canada in Rome – Italy. The document is valid for 6 months from the date of issue and is written in the Italian language.
Requests for the Marriage Nulla Osta can also be made by email to the Consular Section of the Canadian Embassy in Rome
The delivery service standards are normally 5 business days from the time the Embassy receives a complete application.
To obtain a Marriage Nulla Osta you’ll need:
- a sworn marriage affidavit (please contact us to ask for the form)
- supporting documents
- consular processing fees
Swear the marriage affidavit:
- in front of a notary public, if you are in Canada
Supporting documents/information
Supporting documents may be submitted in original format or certified true copy. A certified true copy is a photocopy of an original document, produced and certified by a person authorized to do so.
Additional supporting documents for Italy:
- Certificate/Card of Canadian Citizenship (back and front); if you were born outside of Canada
- fiancé(e)’s valid passport or ID card
- completed credit card authorization form (please contact us to ask for the form)
- mailing or pick up instructions (the Marriage Nulla Osta is sent by registered mail to a foreign or Italian address at no additional cost; courier deliveries have to be organized and paid for by the applicant) (we usually pick up in person the Nulla Osta at the Consular Section of the Canadian Embassy in Rome)
Please kindli Notice: Marriage search records/letters are required for all applicants.
Consular processing fees
A $50 fee applies for each issuance of a Marriage Nulla Osta. If you and your fiancé(e) are both Canadian citizens, each of you require one.
A $50 fee also applies if you swear the marriage affidavit at the Embassy or Consulate; if you and your fiancé(e) are both Canadian citizens, each of you will swear a marriage affidavit and each pay the fee.
Fees are payable by credit card authorization only (please contact us to ask for the form)
Send by international Courier the application to the Embassy of Canada to Italy, in Rome together with the supporting documents needed.
