Legal Information
I really like the idea of Vanuatu so is it possible to get married legally in Vanuatu?
There are a number of questions relating to bride, groom, parents of bride & groom and witnesses, which need to be answered. These questions are detailed on our booking application which you will receive once you have a booking in place and submitted once you have decided on the preferred date and place for your wedding.
Please see below to give you a basic idea of what is required:
Documentation:
- Wedding applications must be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to the requested date of your ceremony and must be lodged with the
- Valid Passports
- Birth Certificates
- Divorce Papers if previously married
- Death certificate of previous spouse (if applicable)
- If there has been a change of name a copy of the deed poll must be submitted
‘Republic of Vanuatu’s Notice of Intention of Marriage. This application must include the below documents (this application does not require the couple to be present in Vanuatu).
Note: All above original documentation must be taken to Vanuatu in the event they are required to be sighted by Council.
Couples must arrive into Vanuatu at least 3 working days prior to the day of their wedding ceremony. Wedding ceremonies are not performed on a Sunday.