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For Swedes in Australia

Getting married abroad or in Sweden

If you are planning to get married in Australia or Sweden, it is important to be aware that the rules and required preparations may vary depending on your circumstances. The process for registering the marriage also differs between the two countries.

The Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) is responsible for matters relating to registration of marriages in Sweden.

On the Swedish Tax Agency’s website, you can find information about getting married in Sweden or abroad, including the preparations required before the ceremony and what you need to do afterwards.

Contact

If you have questions about getting married or registering a marriage in Sweden, please contact the Swedish Tax Agency.

Getting married in Australia

The Embassy of Sweden in Canberra is not authorised to perform marriage ceremonies.

On the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ website (MFA), you can find information about getting married abroad and a list of embassies authorised to perform marriage ceremonies.  

It is possible to get married through the Swedish Church in some countries abroad, including in Australia. On the Swedish Church’s website, you can find information about getting married abroad and wedding locations.

On the Australian Government’s website, you will find information about the rules and requirements for getting married in Australia.  

Sweden in Australia

Sveriges ambassad

Svenska konsulat

Sweden has diplomatic relations with almost all states in the world, with embassies and consulates in around half of these. Sweden's foreign representation consists of approximately 100 missions abroad and 350 honorary consulates.

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