Getting Married in Italy as a Brazilian Citizen – Legal Guide 2026
Brazilian Citizens getting
married in Italy
Complete Legal Guide
Para os cidadãos brasileiros, o casamento na Itália exige a emissão do Nulla Osta pelo Consulado do Brasil, seguido pela legalização obrigatória em território italiano.
From obtaining the Nulla Osta at the Brazilian Consulate in Rome or Milan to the essential Apostille on your birth certificates, we guide Brazilian couples through every bureaucratic hurdle to ensure their union is legally binding in both Italy and Brazil.
Quick Legal Summary
To get legally married in Italy, Brazilian citizens typically need a consular declaration (Nulla Osta), then must complete the steps at the Italian Comune (Town Hall). Requirements and timing can vary by municipality.
Legal checklist
- Valid Passports
- Consular Declaration (Nulla Osta) issued by the Brazilian Consulate in Italy
- Official Italian translations for any non-Italian documents
- Two Witnesses for the civil ceremony
- Interpreter (mandatory if spouses do not understand Italian)
The Consular declaration
The key document is the declaration issued by the Brazilian Consulate (Rome or Milan) based on the consular jurisdiction of your wedding location.
Where to obtain
Brazilian Consulate in Rome or Milan, depending on where the wedding takes place.
Common Requirements
Consular appointment, valid ID, and evidence of Brazilian civil status (birth certificates).
Civil Wedding procedure
- Submit documents to the Ufficio di Stato Civile
- Pre-wedding declaration appointment at the Comune
- Civil Ceremony at the Town Hall or authorized venue
- International Marriage Certificate issuance
Arrival in italy
There is no single rule, but we recommend arriving several working days before the ceremony. This ensures enough time to collect the consular document and attend the mandatory Comune appointment without stress.
FAQ
Is the marriage valid in Brazil?
Yes. To register the marriage in Brazil, you should obtain an Apostille on the Italian marriage certificate and then register it at a Brazilian Consulate or the Cartório in Brazil.
Do we need an interpreter?
Yes, it is legally required by the Comune if one or both spouses do not speak Italian fluently.
Professional Support for Brazilians
Legal requirements can vary significantly between Comuni. We support Brazilian couples with document review, appointment strategy, and certified interpreter services.
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