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Swedish certificate of no impediment to marriage in Vietnam

Before marrying before a Vietnamese authority, a Swedish citizen needs an impediment examination (hindersprövning) and a marriage certificate (äktenskapscertifikat). Where you apply depends on whether you are registered in Sweden or live in Vietnam.

Official name: Hindersprövning och äktenskapscertifikat

Updated: Sources: Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi — getting married in Vietnam (certificate of no impediment), Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi — consular fees (fee list updated 6 June 2026), Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi — legalisation, certification, translation

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Quick answer

Swedish citizens registered in Sweden get the certificate from the Swedish Tax Agency (form SKV 7881; valid four months; legalised in Stockholm). Those who have moved from Sweden and are registered in Vietnam apply in person, together with their partner, at the Embassy in Hanoi by appointment; the fee is SEK 200 and processing normally takes 1–5 working days.
Living in Vietnam
Embassy in Hanoi only (not the Honorary Consulate)
Registered in Sweden
Swedish Tax Agency, form SKV 7881
Fee at the Embassy
SEK 200
Time
Normally 1–5 working days
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Applying at the Embassy in Hanoi

Book by email (ambassaden.hanoi-consular@gov.se). You and your partner both attend and bring:

  • Valid ID for both of you, and a valid Vietnamese residence permit (not a tourist visa).
  • Skatteverket form SKV 7881, completed in advance, and a population register extract (personbevis) no older than one month.
  • Certificate of marital status from the Vietnamese ward People's Committee (Giấy xác nhận tình trạng hôn nhân).
  • All originals; documents not in Swedish or English must be translated into English and legalised.
Embassy fees (fee list from 3 June 2026)
FeeAmount
Legalization, examination of impediments to marriage, attestation; other form of certificateSEK 200
Marriage ceremony, including recordSEK 1,200

Updated: Sources:

Updated: Sources: Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi — getting married in Vietnam (certificate of no impediment), Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi — consular fees (fee list updated 6 June 2026)

Ceremony and registration

  • The Embassy can only perform a civil marriage between two Swedish citizens, at least one registered in Vietnam.
  • Marrying a Vietnamese citizen: register the marriage with the competent Vietnamese authority, using the certificate above.
  • After marrying abroad, inform the Swedish Tax Agency, which decides whether the marriage is valid in Sweden.

Frequently asked questions

Can the Honorary Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City issue the certificate?
No. Applications require a personal visit to the Embassy in Hanoi.
Can I apply on a tourist visa?
No. The Embassy requires a valid Vietnamese residence permit, not a tourist visa.