Weddings Abroad

There is no civil marriage in the United Arab Emirates. Islam is the official state religion and the Sharia Court in Abu Dhabi performs marriage, regardless of applicants’ nationalities, according to Islamic law. For further information visit http://www.visitabudhabi.ae/en/plan.your.visit/important.info/married.aspx

To get married in Antigua you both will need valid passports. If either of you have been previously married, then bring along the original divorce decree or, in the case of a widow or widower, the original marriage and death certificates.  Ensure that all documents are in your legal name, and provide affidavits in cases where you are known by another name. Your marriage must also be solemnized or celebrated in the presence of two or more witnesses, apart from the Marriage Officer. For more information visit http://www.antigua-barbuda.org/Agmarr01.htm

Some non-nationals will need to produce a certificate from their country of origin that they are free to marry. These are usually known as Certificats de Coutume and may be issued to Irish citizens abroad who apply, to the Irish Diplomatic or Consular Mission nearest to where the applicant normally resides. For more information visit http://www.embassyofireland.org.ar/home/index.aspx?id=34814

To get married in Aruba you will need:

Copies of birth certificate for bride and groom with apostille (state certification).

Passport picture page or valid state issued picture ID for Bride & Groom.

Witness (18 years up) passport picture page or valid state issued picture ID (minimum 2 witnesses).

Certificate of no impediment for bride and groom (also referred to as a single status report and in some states called a negative statement of marriage). Apostilles are required for "negative statement of marriage")

If either party has been divorced a copy of the 1st and last page of the divorce decree(s) is required.

If either party is a widow(er) copy of death certificate is required.

For further information visit http://www.visitaruba.com/experience-aruba/weddings-and-honeymoons/getting-married-in-aruba

To marry in Australia you first need to contact a Marriage Celebrant. The Celebrant will require a 'Notice of Intended Marriage' at least one month and one day prior to the ceremony. Both parties to the wedding must have their signatures on this form witness by an Embassy official. The form can be downloaded from the Attorney-General's Department. If it is not possible for both parties to sign the form when notice is required to be given, one signature will suffice but the second person must sign in the presence of the celebrant before the marriage is solemnised. For more information visit http://www.ireland.embassy.gov.au/dubl/australia.html

Couples may apply for a marriage license a day after their arrival and can be married once they receive their approved license the day after application. Both parties must produce a valid passport, birth certificate and photo ID. The parties must also produce evidence of the date of their arrival in The Bahamas. The Bahamas Immigration Card or entry stamp in your passport will suffice.

For more detailed information visit http://www.bahamas.com/bahamas/marriage-license-requirements

Some countries may require non-nationals, before they can get married in their jurisdiction, to produce a certificate from their country of origin that they are free to marry. These are usually known as Certificats de Coutume. For further information visit http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=274

Some countries may require non-nationals, before they can get married in their jurisdiction, to produce a certificate from their country of origin that they are free to marry. These are usually known as Certificats de Coutume. For more information visit http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=274

In Barbados there is no required waiting period or minimum length of stay. Application for a marriage licence must be made by both parties in person at the office of the Ministry of Home Affairs in the capital city Bridgetown. You will require:

Valid passports or birth certificates.

Return tickets.

If either party was divorced, an original Decree Absolute or a certified copy of the Final Judgment.

If either party was previously married and widowed, a certified copy of the Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate in respect of the deceased spouse.

Where necessary, all documents not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.
For further information visit http://www.barbados.org/weddings.htm

To get married in Beijing men should be at least 22 and women at least 20 years of age. For further details visit http://www.ebeijing.gov.cn/feature_2/GettingMarriedInBeijing/