General Information:

An Eritrean planning to get married in Eritrea, be it to someone residing in Eritrea or a non-resident, must furnish an affidavit of marital status.

Non-Eritreans or Eritreans with no National ID planning to get married in Eritrea must provide an affidavit of marital status authenticated by the U.S. Department of State.

Affidavit of Marital Status Requirements:

  • Completed and signed Affidavit of Marital Status Form online
  • Current Recovery and Rehabilitation Tax Clearance
  • Three witnesses with Eritrean National ID, aged 40 or older
  • Affidavit of Marital Status fee: $40
  • Service fee: $10
  • Email to Asmara fee: $20
  • Payments must be made online using the payment methods available during checkout
  • All fees are nonrefundable

Non-Eritreans and Eritreans with no National ID must get a Single Status Affidavit document authenticated by the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications.  For details, visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/records-and-authentications/authenticate-your-document/office-of-authentications.html .

Provide the items below to the Embassy of Eritrea for Authentication:

  • Department of State Authenticated Document
  • Processing fee: $50 money order or cashier’s check payable to “Embassy of Eritrea” (nonrefundable).
  • Services fee: $25
  • All fees are non-refundable
  • Mail document and fee to:

Embassy of Eritrea
1708 New Hampshire Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20009

FAQ – Affidavit of Marital Status

Yes, if you plan to get married and get a marriage certificate in Eritrea.

Marriage should take place within six months after the date of authentication by the Embassy.

Embassy of Eritrea

1708 New Hampshire Ave NW

Washington, D.C. 20009

Yes, if you plan to get married in Eritrea.

No. Everyone must present individual AMS.

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Instructions:

  1. Read the applicable requirements.
  2. Complete the Affidavit of Marital Status form online (For Eritreans only)
  3. Mail Single Status Affidavit authenticated by Department of State (For Non-Eritreans)