Swiss Passport

Question 184 of 350 · Marriage, family and housing

Under what conditions may you marry in Switzerland?

Unter welchen Voraussetzungen darf man in der Schweiz heiraten?

Correct answer: B

  1. AThe bride must be pregnant.Die Braut muss schwanger sein.
  2. BYou must be 18 years old and capable of judgement.Man muss 18 Jahre alt und urteilsfähig sein.
  3. CYou must have a minimum income.Man muss über ein Mindesteinkommen verfügen.
  4. DThe parents must agree.Die Eltern müssen einverstanden sein.

Why

The law requires both people to be of legal age (18) and capable of judgement. Only then can they decide freely themselves.

Common mistakes

D: The parents must agree.
You are of legal age from 18. You do not need your parents' consent.
C: You must have a minimum income.
Money plays no role in getting married. A minimum income is not needed.

Topic

Marriage, divorce, family name

Two people may marry if they are at least 18 years old and capable of judgement. Capable of judgement means: you understand what you are doing. They may not already be married. They may also not be closely related, so not parent and child or brother and sister. Since 2022, two women or two men may also marry. Income, place of residence or the parents' consent play no role.

Living in Switzerland · Marriage, family and housing

Sources

Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.