Marriages outside of Norway according to Norwegian law
Marriages entered into at a Norwegian foreign mission, such as a Norwegian embassy, take place in accordance with Norwegian law. The same usually applies to weddings held in a Norwegian Church Abroad (sjømannskirken).
If you’re getting married at a Norwegian foreign mission or in a Norwegian Church Abroad, the process is the same as when
However, the requirement of residence in Norway will not apply to the person who is not resident in Norway.
If you fulfil the conditions for entering into marriage, you’ll receive a certificate of no impediment electronically in Altinn or in the post.
What to bring
Bring your passport and the certificate of no impediment, which shows that you fulfil the conditions for entering into marriage.
Both the foreign service mission and the Norwegian Church Abroad will normally need the certificate in advance.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has drawn up a list of the Norwegian foreign service missions that may solemnise the marriage of Norwegian citizens (in Norwegian only).
Sjømannskirken – The Norwegian Church Abroad has drawn up a list of their churches that may solemnise the marriage of Norwegian citizens (in Norwegian only).
Get in touch with your solemniser well before you travel in order to clarify the necessary formalities. Read more about getting married abroad on the websites of the various foreign service missions/the Norwegian Church Abroad.