Legal Weddings in the Islands of Tahiti

Overseas visitors intending to get married in French Polynesia are required to select the date of the ceremony as well as the commune (Tahitian island) where they would like their marriage to be celebrated. The below documents MUST arrice in French Polynesia at least 45 days PRIOR to the ceremony..

Determine Eligibility to Get Married in French Polynesia

- Both spouses mube at least 18-years old
- Both spouses cannot be already married
- Spouses must be of the opposite sex
- Cannot be related by direct lineage
- Cannot be of French origin or have French residential status in France or its territories
- Both spouses must be physically in French Polynesia at least 3 days prior to the ceremony
- The bride and the groom must each choose a witness (who must be 18 years of age or older)
- A translator/interpreter must be present at the ceremony (the resort may provide this)

Required Documents

- The "Marriage of Foreign Citizens in French Polynesia" form must be completed
- A letter signed and dated by both future spouses, addressed to the mayor of the commune chosen for the marriage ceremony
- Proof of identity of both the future spouses (copies of their passports)
- A certified copy of both spouses birth certificate authenticated with an "Apostille" (note: the birth certificates MUST have been issued less than 6 months prior to the date of the marriage). Both of the birth certificates AND the "Apsotille" MUST be translated into French by an approved translator and legalized by the French Consulate.
- A "Certificate of Non-Marital Status" ("Certificat de Celibat") signed by lawyer, translated into French and legalized by the French Consulate.
- Proof of residency for both of the future spouses (a utility bill or any bill noting names and physical address will suffice).
- Optional, if a prenuptial agreement has been created, it must be translated into French and authenticated by the French Consulate.
- Expedite ALL MATERIALS to the Mayor's office in French Polynesia at LEAST 45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE CEREMONY of the commune in which the spouses are getting married. After submission of the application file the Mayor's office will send spouses an approval letter.
- The approval letter is proof that your application has been approved - you MUST have this document with you on the day of your ceremony in order fo the marriage to be legal!

The Legal Ceremony

- On the day of the ceremony, the future spouses guests and the witnesses go to the Mairie (city hall) - hotels can provide the two witnesses if required.
- The Mayor (or an appointed representative from the Mayor's office) will perform the ceremony, in the presence of at least two witnesses if required.
- After the ceremony, the mayor will give the spouses a Marriage Certificate ("Certificat de Celebration de Mariage"). this certificate will be dated and signed by the mayor's office of the commune in which the marriage takes place and will allow the spouses to prove that the marriage was legal when going back to their country of origin.

Tahitain Wedding Ceremony

Once you have been legaly married you will then return to the Tahitian resort of your choosing to take part in a traditional Tahitan Wedding Ceremony.Tahiti Travel Mate can arrange everything for you an your loved one, from candlelight dining to the traditional Tahitian wedding ceremony. It is difficult to imagine a more romantic setting and you'll treasure the memories for a life tiime.

Choose your Island in French Polynesia

Just click on one of the island links below and select the wedding ceremony that appeals. Our Tahiti Wedding Planner will assist you in making the right sleection based on the size of you group and budget. Then contact Tahiti Travel Mate and let our Tahiti Wedding Planner guide you in making all the right decisions.

Tahiti - Moorea - Bora Bora - Huahine - Taha’a - Manihi - Tikehau - Nuka Hiva - Hiva Oa

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