Marriage registration in Mauritius

Marriage in Mauritius for foreign citizens.

Mauritius is one of the few island countries where foreign citizens do not need a visa, and you can make an official ceremony, which is recognized in another country. In contrast to the Maldives.

More and more our compatriots are looking towards the island of Mauritius as a place for the official registration of marriages. Let’s answer the most popular questions about marriage registration in Mauritius

Can foreign citizens have an official marriage in Mauritius?

Yes, they can. To do this, the following documents must be submitted to the Mauritius Registry Office:

1.Passport.

2.Birth certificate.

3.Certificate of divorce or change of name

Can foreign citizens marry a foreigner in Mauritius?

Yes, they can. Russian tourists can register their marriage in Mauritius with both foreigners and Seychelles citizens. The specific list of documents is better to be clarified in advance with each regional Registry Office separately.

Preparation of documents for marriage registration in Mauritius.

For official registration of marriage in Mauritius we need scans of all your documents with translation into English and notarization.

We prepare them in Mauritius and then pass all documents to the Registry Office of the Seychelles for verification.

When organizing marriage registration in Mauritius by our agency, we ask you to scan all documents, and to bring originals. Also we ask you to arrive 4 working days before the ceremony. Before the registration date you have to go through several state institutions:

1) At the Civil Office, a reconciliation of passports, original documents with copies that were sent in advance in scanned form, after which, the institution issues a document that the newlyweds are not residents of Mauritius.

2)At the law office, an affidavit is prepared. A member of the law firm accompanies the couple to the Supreme Court.
Then at the Supreme Court, the couple certifies the affidavit with an oath. The affidavit is a certificate that you are not married and can marry and there are no impediments to others.

3)After all the formalities in Port Louis are completed, the couple must visit the registrar’s office to file a formal declaration of intent to marry.

4)The registration of the marriage can be performed after 24 hours from the signing of the declaration.

Do I need an interpreter for my marriage registration in Mauritius?

Yes, it is compulsory, including for visits to all state institutions.

How much does it cost to register a marriage in Mauritius?

The cost of arranging marriage registration in Mauritius for foreign citizens depends on the hotel where the ceremony is held. It starts from 3500 euros.

This price includes:

Booking the date and time of the marriage registration

Preparing documents for the registration (applications, forms, etc.)

Payment of all state duties and fees

Preparation of documents for the marriage, coordination and coordination with the registrar

Accompanying to the registry office

Services of the English speaking wedding coordinator at the registry office

Registrar services

Transfer registrar to the hotel

Interpreter at the marriage ceremony and during the filing of documents and visiting government offices.

Legalization of marriage certificate for another country

Counseling on all matters relating to the wedding and Mauritius

Extra charge:

Hotel wedding package

Rent a place for the ceremony

Photographer

Videographer

Makeup Artist — hairdresser

Decoration (floristics and decor)

If you don’t like wedding packages from the hotel and you want to have exclusive services, our agency fee for organizing ceremony from our agency is 6500 euros.

How is the certificate certified for foreign countries?

Marriage registration certificates are certified at the office of the Prime Minister of Mauritius. The procedure takes 3 to 4 days. If you are no longer on the island, the documents will be mailed for an additional fee.

How long does it take to register a marriage in Mauritius?

For our company’s newlyweds, we offer to send all documents 5 weeks before the registration date.

What else do I need to know about marriage registration in Mauritius?

1)If a specific date is important to you, it is better to start preparations 2-3 months in advance, as most hotels hold only 1 ceremony per day.

2) Minimum stay before ceremony should be 4 days. This is why we ask to fly in 4 days before the day of the ceremony.

3) Civil marriage ceremonies are held in hotels from Monday to Friday, starting at 4:00 pm.

4) When visiting government offices in Port Louis, the dress code, according to the Supreme Court rules, must be followed. Men must wear pants and closed-toe shoes. Shorts and miniskirts are not allowed.

If you are planning a marriage registration in Mauritius fill out the application form and we will contact you shortly for all the details and answer all your questions.