New Zealand Embassy Warsaw, Poland

Getting married in Poland

A foreigner wishing to marry a Polish citizen on Polish territory requires the following documents:

  • Birth certificate – Must be translated by a sworn translator ( Polish authorities require that the sworn translation is issued within 3 months of presenting)
  • Certificate of No Impediment – this should include the following information:
    Full name, Date of birth, Address, Marital status, Father’s full name, Mothers full name and her maiden name
  • Passport
  • 4. Certificate of Registration (for permanent residents)
  • If you do not speak Polish , a sworn translator MUST be present during the wedding ceremony

 

The New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs website has a useful section about getting married overseas.