Applying for A Schengen or European Visa? You need and Unabridged Marriage Certificate
Why do I need an Unabridged Marriage Certificate?
If you are a South African citizen and are applying for any of the following you will require an Unabridged Marriage Certificate:
- South African citizen application for a Schengen Visa to visit one or more of the 22 of the participating 26 Schengen treaty European countries (Note that different requirements may apply to the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland who have opted out of active participation in the treaty.)
- South African citizen Application for an EU Visa
- South African citizen application to register a business in the United Kingdom or Europe.
What is an Unabridged Marriage Certificate?
An Unabridged Marriage Certificate is the most detailed version of one’s marriage registration certificate.
How can I obtain my Unabridged Marriage Certificate?
A typical Unabridged Marriage Certificate application at a South African Home Affairs office can take between 4 – 12 weeks to process. It is therefore prudent to ensure that one applies well in advance of any Schengen visa applications, travel bookings or business registration applications.
A typical application made through Q-Pro, a document sourcing company unrelated to SA Home Affairs can take 7-14 working days from the acceptance of an application.
What are the particulars detailed on the Unabridged Marriage Certificate?
The Husband’s full details including:
- His first and forenames
- Surname
- Date and country of birth
- RSA Identity Number
- His Marital Status immediately prior to this marriage i.e.: Single, Divorced or Widowed
Woman’s full details including:
- First name and forenames
- Surname
- Date and country of birth
- RSA Identity number
- Her Marital Status immediately prior to this marriage i.e.: Single, Divorced or Widowed
Full Details of the marriage:
- Date on which the marriage took place
- The location of the wedding ceremony
- The marriage type e.g. Civil Marriage
- Marriage Registration number
- Full names of the marriage officer or priest
- Denomination of the marriage officer
- Endorsements if any
- Date that the document was printed and issued by
If you urgently require your Unabridged Marriage Certificate, please contact Q-Pro who will assist you timeously.