Legal Requirements
It is important to find out the legal requirements
(for example, is there a minimum period of stay in the country) and which
documents are needed before making any travel arrangements. This can be done at
the embassy or consulate, or the tour operator if booking with one of the
specialist companies which organize weddings abroad.
Most countries will require birth certificates and passports and evidence of
single status (e.g. divorce documents or death certificate of former spouse for
people entering second marriages). The majority of countries also have have
minimum residency requirements before allowing a couple to marry. This is
usually between one and seven days. Some countries have special requirements. In
some states in America, for example, a blood test has to be taken before a
wedding can proceed. In Bali couples have to belong to one of five religions recognized
by the Government.
