A letter or certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage is issued to citizens/nationals residing in foreign countries, who are desirous of getting married and require this Certificate/Letter as evidence that there is no obstacle/objection to marry.
Certain European countries, e.g. France or The Netherlands, stipulate that foreigners desirous of marrying in these countries must produce a recent (usually within six (6) months of application) Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage from their countries of origin.
This document confirms that there is no objection to the proposed marriage on the basis that the applicant is not in an existing marriage.
Guyanese requiring such documents must submit their applications to Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Guyana
Address: South Road & Shiv Chanderpaul Drive, Georgetown, Guyana.
Telephone: 00 592 226 1607/8/9.
Email: minfor@guyana.net.gy
Requirements Checklist
- Affidavit to be sworn before a Guyana Diplomatic or Consular Representative
- In countries where there is no Guyana representation, the affidavit should be sworn before a Magistrate, Justice of the Peace, Commissioner of Oaths and Affidavits or Notary Public (See specimen attached)
- Completed Application Form (see form below)
- Copy of birth certificate
- Copy of divorce decree (if relevant)
- Copy of death certificate of spouse (if relevant)
- Fee as determined by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
