For marriages between foreign nationals and Indonesian citizens in Indonesia, Indonesian authorities generally require proof that the foreign national is legally free to marry. This document is commonly referred to as a Letter of No Impediment, Certificate of No Impediment, Affidavit of Eligibility to Marry, or Single Status Declaration, depending on the country issuing it.
In many cases, this document can be obtained from the foreign national’s embassy or consulate in Indonesia. Some countries may instead require that the document be obtained from civil registry authorities in the person’s home country.
As procedures differ by nationality and local Indonesian marriage authorities, couples should confirm the exact requirements with both their embassy and the religious office or Civil Registry office that will process the marriage.
If a formal Letter of No Impediment is not available from the embassy, some Indonesian authorities may accept a sworn declaration or affidavit of single status that has been notarized or witnessed by a consular officer. Acceptance of such declarations is at the discretion of the local authorities.
Foreign nationals may also be required to provide supporting documentation such as:
- Passport
- Birth certificate
- Divorce decree (if previously married)
- Death certificate of a former spouse (if widowed)
- Certified Indonesian translations of foreign documents
- Apostilled documents, where required
Important
Marriage requirements for mixed-nationality couples in Indonesia can vary depending on the region, religious authority, and local Civil Registry office. Always verify the current requirements with your embassy and the Indonesian authority that will register your marriage before making wedding arrangements.
Sample Affidavit of Single Status
(Declaration of No Impediment to Marriage)
The following sample may be useful if your embassy does not issue a formal Letter of No Impediment. Before relying on this format, confirm with the Indonesian marriage authority handling your application that such a declaration will be accepted.
AFFIDAVIT OF SINGLE STATUS
DECLARATION OF NO IMPEDIMENT TO MARRIAGE
I, the undersigned,
Name: ______________________________________
Nationality: _________________________________
Passport Number: ____________________________
Date of Issue: _______________________________
Current Address: _____________________________
do hereby solemnly declare and affirm that:
- I am currently unmarried and legally free to marry.
- There is no legal impediment, restriction, or obstacle preventing me from entering into marriage under the laws of my country of nationality.
- The information provided in this declaration is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
The following witnesses confirm that they know me and are aware of my unmarried status:
Witness 1
Name: ______________________________________
Identification Number: ________________________
Witness 2
Name: ______________________________________
Identification Number: ________________________
I understand that any false statement made in this declaration may subject me to civil or criminal penalties under applicable law.
Declared before:
Name of Notary / Consular Officer: ________________________________
Date: ______________________________________
Signature of Declarant: _______________________
Signature of Witness 1: _______________________
Signature of Witness 2: _______________________
Official Seal / Stamp
Disclaimer
This sample is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Marriage requirements and document acceptance policies may vary by embassy, religious authority, Civil Registry office, and local government office in Indonesia. Couples should verify current requirements directly with the relevant authorities before proceeding with marriage arrangements.
