Marriage in Hong Kong

The Consulate General of Sweden i Hong Kong is not authorized to perform weddings.

Marriage can take place at the Danish Seamen's Church in Hong Kong. Please contact the Swedish priest Lennart Hamark:

Tel: +852 5195 8535
E-mail: lennart.hamark@svenskakyrkan.se

eller Lis Hamark assistent:  Tel:+852 6626 4145 E-mail: lis.hamark@svenskakyrkan.se    

Hindersprövningsintyg (Certificate regarding consideration of impediments to marriage) or Hindersintyg (Certificate of no Marital impediments) as well as passports should be brought along.

It is the local tax authority in Sweden that issue these certificates. Registration of Family name is also made with the local tax authority in Sweden.

For Swedes residing in Hong Kong hindersprövning (consideration of impediments to marriage) can be made at the Consulate General (valid for four months). Please contact the Consulate well beforehand.

The Consulate General can also issue a  "Marriage Certificate" for Swedish citizens who marry before the Hong Kong authorities.