Getting married in the Seychelles

One of the world’s most luxurious island paradises, perfect for a secluded beach wedding.

What’s the wedding paperwork?

• Residency You must normally be in the Seychelles for 11 days before your wedding. However this can be exempted by applying for a Special Licence costing SR100, which is normally issued two days after application.
• Proof of ID You’ll need to show your original birth certificate and a valid 10-year passport, with at least two free pages.
• Proof of status You are required to obtain a certified affidavit declaring that there is no lawful impediment or lawful hindrance to your marrying.
• Divorced If either of you are divorced you will need to produce your Decree Absolute with court stamp.
• Widowed If you are widowed the death certificate of your deceased spouse and previous marriage certificate are required.
• Age restrictions You need to be at least 18 to marry in the Seychelles. Brides under 18 require their father’s written consent. If your parents are not married then the consent of your mother will be accepted.
• Name change If your name has been changed by Deed Poll you will be required to provide legal proof stamped and signed by a solicitor. This also applies if a married woman has reverted back to her maiden name.

How do I obtain a marriage licence?

You can make arrangements for obtaining a marriage licence with the Senior Officer of the Civil Status Office (for address, see Where can I find further information?) but allow at least two months to process the documentation and to make the necessary arrangements. Send certified photocopies of the relevant documentation (see What’s the wedding paperwork?), taking the originals with you when you travel.

Where can I find further information?

Seychelles Tourist Office
c/o First Link Tourism
Aviareps House
Gatwick Road
Crawley RH10 9RB
Tel: 01293 596649
www.aspureasitgets.com

Civil Status Office
PO Box 430
Victoria
Mahe
Seychelles
Tel: 00 248 293636
www.egov.sc/MyCitizen/MarriageCertificate.aspx

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