Legal steps for Lithuanian getting married in Italy.
According to the Italian Ministry of the Interior (Circolare n. 2 of January 17, 2014) and the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Italy, Lithuanian citizens who wish to get married in Italy are no longer required to obtain a “Nulla Osta” issued by the Lithuanian Consulate.
Instead, they must present a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (Pažyma apie šeiminę padėtį), issued directly by the Civil Registry Office (Civilinės metrikacijos skyrius) in Lithuania. This certificate confirms the person’s marital status and legal capacity to marry under Lithuanian law.
In accordance with Article 116 of the Italian Civil Code, this certificate—along with the Lithuanian passport or national ID—must be:
- Translated into Italian by a sworn translator, and
- Legalized with an Apostille under the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 by the competent Lithuanian authority (Apostille Service Office under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Civil Registry Office that issued the document).
Once properly legalized and translated, the documents can be submitted directly to the Italian Town Hall (Comune)where the marriage will be celebrated.
Therefore, the Lithuanian Consulate in Italy no longer issues or signs the “Nulla Osta” for marriage, as this requirement has been replaced by the Certificate of No Impediment issued in Lithuania and legalized with Apostille.
This updated procedure ensures compliance with both Lithuanian and Italian law and significantly simplifies the administrative process for Lithuanian citizens planning to marry in Italy.
Written by Alessandro Pirrò
Alessandro is a former legal advisor to the Italian Government and has worked with top law firms in Rome, focusing on international marriage and recognition abroad. He now supports foreign couples getting legally married in Italy, offering expert guidance on paperwork, consular requirements and legal recognition in their home country.
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