WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR A WEDDING IN SEYCHELLES?
Update 25th March 2021
Seychelles entry regulation from March 2022 onward:
- Fully vaccinated travellers (3 shots of COVID19 vaccine) don’t need a PCR test to enter Seychelles.
- If you are not fully vaccinated a negative COVID19 PCR test made within 72 hours before departing to Seychelles
- and you must register for your trip at Seychelles.govtas.com
- additionally, all couples need travel insurance covering COVID19
Seychelles Wedding Documents required
For a civil Seychelles wedding, couples must send us the following documents by email:
1. Copies of your passports (page with your photo)
2. Copies Birth Certificate
If applicable:
3. If previously married: Divorce decree or similar
4. If widowed: Death certificate of a former spouse
5. If your name has changed: Provide legal proof
* All documents (points 2 – 5 have to be in English or French language. If your documents are in a different language you need certified translations of the documents. For some languages, we can assist you with the translation.
* If you are missing may one of the listed documents, send us an email we may help.
* Once we have received and confirmed the documents we start the paperwork with the local Registrar.
* When you travel to Seychelles, you must bring a set of hard copies of the documents.
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Seychelles Marriage
- The marriage will be conducted in English or French language by on official Seychelles registrar in accordance with Seychelles’ Law.
- Minimum Age of either or both parties 18 years, if either party are less than 18 years a parent or legal guardian must accompany applicants.
- At the end of the ceremony, you and the witnesses have to sign the wedding certificate.
- The wedding will be held at a beach venue on the island you are staying.
- We arrange all documents for you in Seychelles, that you can enjoy your stay. You do not have to visit any office at all.
- For the civil wedding ceremony, 2 witnesses are mandatory, in case you are traveling alone, we provide 2 witnesses on a complimentary basis.
- Weddings are held from Mondays to Fridays. For weddings held on a weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and public holidays, a supplementary charge is to be paid and can be booked only request-basis, for confirmation at the discretion of the registrar’s office. The weekend/public holiday fee is 180€ (as of March 2021)
- It is recommended to held beach wedding ceremonies during weekdays (Monday to Friday) as beaches are less crowded.
French nationals:
French nationals are required to file an application with the French Embassy on Mauritius before their marriage and follow the procedure as outlined by the French authorities.
UAE residents:
UAE residents require the UAE Embassy attested documents package to file the marriage with the UAE authorities, read: How to file the marriage in UAE
Swiss nationals:
Swiss nationals have to provide a Wohnsitzbescheinigung/Residence Certificate and Personenstandsausweis/certificat d’état civil. As the marriage will be registered with the Swiss Consul in Seychelles, bring 2 sets of document copies to Seychelles.
Russian nationals:
Russian nationals must have their Seychelles wedding certificate translated into Russian language and stamped by the Russian embassy on Mahè. The translation & attestation service fee is 70€.
Visa/Entry Formalities Seychelles
Seychelles is a visa-free country but a visitor’s permit may be obtained upon arrival at the Seychelles International Airport.
Present the following documents to the immigration officer to get a visitor permit:
- Your Passports, valid at least 6 months after the estimated departure date
- A valid return or onward flight tickets for the duration of the visit
- Confirmed accommodation, e.g. hotel booking, hotel voucher
Find more info and get answers to common questions at the FAQs.
