Marriage matters (information) – Singapore in Australia

Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.

Information page on marrying in Singapore and on recognition of marriages held abroad. Applications are handled by Singapore's Registry of Marriages, not the High Commission.

Where to apply in Australia

Information only at the High Commission Canberra; filing is with the Registry of Marriages in Singapore.

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Singapore.

How to apply

Contact the Registry of Marriages (1800-337-5339) or marriage.gov.sg | file notice of marriage at least 21 days (and not more than 6 months) before the ceremony

Documents you need

Both parties 21+
Passports of both parties
NRIC or passport for two witnesses over 21
Entry/exit stamps showing 31 continuous days in Singapore if a party is a foreigner
Certificate of no impediment and marital-status letters, authenticated
Divorce, annulment or death papers where applicable
Certified translations if not in English, Mandarin, Tamil or Malay

Fees and processing time

The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.

Good to know

Mission page gives requirements only; no fees, timings or appointment details. Page dated 6 Nov 2025.

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by Singapore's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.

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Singapore: Marriage matters (information) in Australia