LETTER OF NO IMPEDIMENT

Letter of no Impediment

A Letter (or Certificate) of No Impediment is requested from foreign authorities when South African nationals want to get married in foreign countries.

The certificate is issued by the South African Department of Home Affairs to confirm the current marital status of an individual. The certificate is valid and can be used for six months from the date of issuing.

The letter of impediment is important because it is a government official document that indicates that a thorough search has been conducted on your personal credentials and that no record of marriage can be found on your name.

Cost: R2800 

10-15 working days

Procedure: We will email you the Application form once completed email back to us with a Copy of your ID. The Letter of No Impediment is done at DHA Head Office and then courier to the DHA office applied at.

Courier fee:
R250 Local

 R750 International