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Is Cousin Marriage banned in your country?
The 2026 map of where Cousin Marriage is banned or restricted, aired Oct 23, 2026.
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Banned in 11 countries
Banned within three generations, and first cousins count. Law of 2014.
Banned within three generations since 1981. Now Civil Code art 1048.
Void from the start to the 4th degree, cousins included. Since 1988.
First cousins cannot marry under the Family Code adopted in 2002.
Banned to the 4th degree with no exception. Family Code of 2009.
Children of siblings cannot marry under the 2015 Family Act.
Children of siblings cannot marry under the 2005 Family Law.
Banned out to 8th-degree relatives: even third cousins can't marry.
NEW: banned since 1 August 2025. Parliament voted for it unanimously.
First cousins banned from marrying, no exceptions. Civil Code 2000.
NEWEST: banned from 1 July 2026, with no exceptions at all.
Everywhere not listed here, Cousin Marriage is allowed.
Restricted in 4 countries
Civil marriage law bars first cousins unless a custom allows it.
Banned, but a court can let cousins marry for justified reasons.
Banned, but a court can allow it for good reasons and a medical OK.
Banned since January 2025, but officials can approve strong cases.
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