Getting married, canton by canton
Marriage law is federal, but the organisation is cantonal: offices, appointments, wedding venues, specific fees and the migration office.
- VDVaudOnline form, or an appointment if one partner is a foreign national; next available appointments about 2 months ahead
- GEGenevaCHF 150, from a few weeks to a few months
- VSValaisBy appointment, both partners in person; can be booked 6 months ahead
- FRFribourgOnline (virtual counter), CHF 150 advance
- NENeuchâtelBy appointment at the district office
- JUJuraBy appointment, at least 3 months before your preferred date
- BEBern (Bernese Jura, Biel)Office de l’état civil du Jura bernois, rue de la Préfecture 2C, Courtelary
What differs from one canton to another
- How to open the procedure: online, by appointment or at the counter.
- Wedding venues and days, and their surcharges.
- The rules on interpreters.
- The authority that issues your spouse’s permit.
Start with the free check
In under a minute, you will know which procedures lie ahead and in what order.