Marriage for all in Switzerland − Provisions in force since 1 July 2022

Since ”marriage for all” came into force on 1 July 2022, a person who has reached the age of majority and is capable of discernment may also enter into a marriage in Switzerland with another person of the same sex. Registered partnerships can no longer be concluded in Switzerland.

If your marriage or partnership was celebrated abroad, it must be verified by the competent authority in Switzerland and entered in the Swiss civil status register. In order to do this, you need to submit certain documents to your Swiss representation.

Partnerships concluded abroad are recognised in Switzerland and registered as such, provided they form a legal union between the two persons affecting their civil status.

If you entered into a registered partnership before 1 July 2022, you may convert it into a marriage. To do so, you will need to submit certain documents to your Swiss representation.