Under what conditions may you marry in Switzerland?
Unter welchen Voraussetzungen darf man in der Schweiz heiraten?
Correct answer: B
- A The bride must be pregnant.Die Braut muss schwanger sein.
- B You must be 18 years old and capable of judgement.Man muss 18 Jahre alt und urteilsfähig sein.
- C You must have a minimum income.Man muss über ein Mindesteinkommen verfügen.
- D The 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
Last checked: September 2026
Question 184 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.