Vanuatu Marriage Laws

THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

The legal requirements for getting married in Vanuatu are quite straight forward and are as follows:-

An "Intended Marriage Form" must be lodged 3 weeks prior to your wedding, plus: -

Copies of each party's Birth Certificate; and

Copies of each party's Passport; and

You must pay the requisite Application fee
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The above steps have been summarized in the Notice below.

If you are an Australian Citizen, your marriage in Vanuatu will also be legally recognised in Australia, provided you comply with the requirements referred to here.

In order to get married in Vanuatu, you need to: - 1. Complete an Intended Marriage Form; and 2. Lodge this form 3 weeks prior to the wedding ALONG WITH copies of: - (a) Birth certificates; (b) Passports; and IF you have been previously married, your Divorce Certificate or former spouse's Death Certificate.

NOTE: We recommend that the wedding couple be in Vanuatu for 3 working days prior to the ceremony (although this is not a legal requirement as such). Events Vanuatu can assist you with all documentation.

Download your Intended Marriage Form here How To Apply For An Australian Birth (or Death) Certificate If you don't have a copy of the necessary Certifcate, you will need to apply for one from the Registrar of Births Deaths & Marriages in your home State or Territory. Download your Application Form TODAY - Download Now

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