{"id":8072,"date":"2026-09-14T13:32:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T11:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consbrisbane.esteri.it\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano\/stato-civile\/matrimonio\/matrimonio-in-italia-di-cittadini-italiani-e-ue\/"},"modified":"2026-09-14T13:34:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T11:34:23","slug":"matrimonio-in-italia-di-cittadini-italiani-e-ue","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/consbrisbane.esteri.it\/en\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano\/stato-civile\/matrimonio\/matrimonio-in-italia-di-cittadini-italiani-e-ue\/","title":{"rendered":"Marriage in Italy for Italian and EU Citizens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An Italian citizen residing abroad, duly registered with AIRE, who intends to marry on Italian territory needs the marriage banns (pubblicazioni di matrimonio), which are valid for six months. You may therefore marry starting from the 4th day and up to the 180th day following the publication.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/consbrisbane.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/richiesta_pubblicazioni_matrimonio.pdf\">notice of intended marriage<\/a> must therefore be submitted strictly within the six months preceding the wedding date at this Consulate, and can only be made provided that at least one of the future spouses is (1) an Italian citizen residing in the states of Queensland or the Northern Territory, and (2) registered with AIRE through this Consulate.<\/p>\n<p>If one of the parties intending to marry resides in Italy, that person must independently arrange for the marriage banns in their own Municipality of residence, either by going there in person or by appointing a representative through a specific power of attorney.<\/p>\n<p>Both parties intending to marry must always attend the appointment together, carrying an identification document. It is recommended to write to <a href=\"mailto:brisbane.statocivile@esteri.it\">brisbane.statocivile@esteri.it<\/a> for further details and guidance on the documents to submit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Checklist for the Appointment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>(A) For residents of Queensland or the Northern Territory who are (also) Italian citizens:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid passport.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/consbrisbane.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/richiesta_pubblicazioni_matrimonio.pdf\">form<\/a> for requesting the banns, pre-filled but not signed.<\/li>\n<li>Certificate of single status (certificato di stato libero).<\/li>\n<li>If the applicant is divorced and the divorce has not yet been transcribed, they must produce a divorce certificate or Decree Absolute of Divorce (or Decree Nisi), fitted with an apostille and translated into Italian. In this regard, please note that under the Italian Civil Code, a man may remarry as soon as the divorce judgment becomes final, i.e. after 30 days from notification to the former spouse or six months from its publication. A woman may marry after 300 days from the dissolution, annulment, or cessation of the civil effects of the previous marriage, unless there was a consensual or judicial separation, in which case at least three years of separation between the spouses must have elapsed, or in the case of annulment.<\/li>\n<li>If the applicant is widowed and the death certificate has not yet been transcribed, they must produce the death certificate of the former spouse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note: Italian citizens residing anywhere, EU citizens, and non-EU citizens residing in Italy with a valid residence permit\/card may alternatively produce a self-declaration in Italian, pursuant to Article 47 of Presidential Decree 445\/2000.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(B) For residents of Queensland or the Northern Territory who are foreign citizens but not Australian:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid passport.<\/li>\n<li>If born in Australia, an original full birth certificate, complete with apostille and Italian translation; if born in another country, an original birth certificate formalized either by (a) apostille and translation, or (b) legalization by the Embassy or Consulate of Italy in the consular jurisdiction where the certificate was issued.<\/li>\n<li>Original certificate of single status (&#8220;single status, no record result&#8221;), complete with apostille and Italian translation. Those born in third countries (i.e. countries other than Australia and Italy) who moved to Australia after turning 18 must also produce a second certificate covering the period spent in their country of origin (or any other relevant country). These additional certificates may be produced either (a) in English, certified by the Embassy or Consulate of the issuing country in Australia, or (b) translated into Italian and certified by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esteri.it\/mae\/it\/ministero\/laretediplomatica\/rete-diplomatica-mappa.html\">Embassy or Consulate of Italy<\/a> in the issuing country.<\/li>\n<li>Any divorce certificate or death certificate of a previous spouse, formalized either by (a) apostille and translation, or (b) legalization by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esteri.it\/mae\/it\/ministero\/laretediplomatica\/rete-diplomatica-mappa.html\">Embassy or Consulate of Italy<\/a> in the consular jurisdiction where the certificate was issued.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once the review and collection of documentation is complete, the Consular Office posts the notice of marriage banns on the consular notice board (including online) for 12 consecutive days. After this period, a certificate confirming that the banns have been published is drawn up, and the necessary authorization for the celebration of the marriage is sent by email to the Municipality chosen by the couple.<\/p>\n<p>The total cost for requesting the marriage banns may vary depending on the exchange rate; it is recommended to inquire directly with the Consulate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"An Italian citizen residing abroad, duly registered with AIRE, who intends to marry on Italian territory needs the marriage banns (pubblicazioni di matrimonio), which are valid for six months. You may therefore marry starting from the 4th day and up to the 180th day following the publication. 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