How to register a marriage abroad with Tunisian authorities?

Comment enregistrer un mariage a l'etranger aupres des autorites tunisiennes?

Confidence: high Reviewed: 2026-04-08 EN FR

Short Answer

Marriage abroad must be registered at Tunisian consulate within 1 year. Documents: marriage certificate (apostilled), birth certificates, passport copies, 2 witnesses. Inter-faith marriage: Tunisian women can marry non-Muslim men (2017 reform lifted ban). Mixed nationality: both spouses' laws apply. Process: consulate transcription → civil status registry in Tunisia. Polygamy prohibited. Minimum age: 18 (both genders). Prenuptial agreements: recognized. Divorce abroad: must also be registered in Tunisia.

Version francaise

Mariage a l'etranger: enregistrer au consulat dans l'annee. Documents: acte de mariage apostille, actes de naissance. Mariage inter-religieux autorise (reforme 2017). Transcription consulaire puis etat civil en Tunisie.

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Last reviewed2026-04-08
Expires2026-09-30
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Authorwelovetunisia.com Editorial Team
ReviewerMohamed Nizar Yaiche
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