Bali falls under Indonesian national marriage law, and civil/legal registration is separate from any symbolic ceremony you might have. Procedure will depend on your nationality and if your Embassy is located in Bali / Indonesia. We strongly advise our couples to contact us before making any further plans. We will be happy to advise and guide you through.

There are 2 conditions to legally marry in Bali, therefore you will have to have two ceremonies on the same day, at the same location: one religious and one civil, except for Muslim couples.

The Couple has to be of the same religion. Recognized religions in Indonesia are Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity. If not, bride or groom should sign a letter that he, or she intends to marry in one of the religions they agreed upon, without pressure or force from his/ her partner. The letter should be legalized by the Consulate office or local government.

The ceremonies will be attended by both representatives: Your religious leader: Priest, Monk or Pastor and Registrar from Indonesian Civil Registry Office (Kantor Catatan Sipil). You will receive both; Religious and Official Marriage Certificate in Indonesian and English languages and will become officially registered under Indonesian law. For most nationalities this certificate is valid in their countries.

For Muslim couples there is no need for an additional civil ceremony. The religious ceremony is held by a representative of the Office of Religious Affairs (‘Kantor Urusan Agama’). The ceremony is already considered as a legal marriage.

Religious ceremonies under Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christian-Protestant can be held everywhere in Bali: in your hotel/villa, on the beach, cliff, or temple.  If you intend to marry under the Catholic religion the ceremony needs to be held in a Catholic Church in Bali and for the reception you can choose any other place.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO LEGALLY MARRY IN BALI

If you and your partner are of the same religion you will need to provide the following documents in PDF format and send them to our email at least 45 days before the wedding:

 For all religions, certified copies of the following:

1. Copies of your passports, or KTP for Indonesian citizens.
2. Copies of your birth certificates, translated to Bahasa.
3. Copy of non-impediment certificate, proving you are single, not married, certified.
4. Copy of divorce certificate if you have been married before.
5. Copy of death certificate for widowed.
6. Eight 4×6 cm photos, both partners side by side, shoulders and heads.
7. Copy of Letter signed by the Priest or representative of your religion that have performed a religious ceremony according to your respective belief. Baptism certificate from your Church.
   Note: In case you are Christian and have not been baptized, we can arrange baptism ceremony before your wedding ceremony.
8. Copy of passports of your 2 witnesses, address, professions. In case you are arriving alone, we will be happy to provide 2 witnesses.
9. Domicile letter from place of stay in Bali (hotel, villa). 
10. Filled out form from Indonesian Civil Office.
11. Copy of CNI Letter** (Certificate of no Impediment to marry in Indonesia). 
    **The document called “CNI” (Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marry) and states that you have no objection to legally get married in Indonesia. This document is usually obtained from your Consulate, or Embassy in Indonesia. But it can also be issued by the local authorities in your home country. In both instances, please do this well before your wedding day in Bali, as requirements can be different depending on Embassy/Consulate. This varies from country to country. For further and more detailed information regarding ‘Certificate of Non-Impediment’ please contact your Embassy, or let us to handle it.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR RELIGIOUS CEREMONY:

Catholic:

• Reference letter as being single (unmarried) from the parish Church (bride/groom’s home country’s Church). 
• Certificate of completion of Marriage course issued by the Parish of your Church.
• Approval letter to marry abroad from your Parish to the appointed Church in Bali. 

Muslim:

• Wali nikah/ Proxy of Bride’s family to lead the ceremony.

Buddhism:

• Fill in the Buddhist marriage blessing application obtained from Vihara’s wedding administration office.

Hindu:

• Statement letter that the bride and groom are intending to get married in Hindu religion and hold Hindu religion without any pressure, or force from other parties (For Legal Wedding in Hindu only). 

During our pre-wedding meeting in Bali, you should provide us with all original documents:

• Copy of document from Civil Registry Office in your city: Copy of single certificate or copy of divorce certificate or copy of death certificate for widowed, if. 
• Copy of Letter signed by the priest or representative of your religion that have performed a religious according to your respective belief. 
• Copy of CNI Letter (Certificate of no Impediment to marriage in Indonesia). 

MARRIAGE REGISTRATION

For some nationalities (usually for those who have no Consulate, or Embassy office in Bali) the marriage certificate will not be recognized in their country (for example, for Russian citizens).

It is best to let us handle procedure of registration.

The procedure takes 2-3 months and it is held by newlywed’s Embassy in Jakarta. After this process is completed, we will send you documents by DHL or FedEx. Your marriage will be 100% valid in your country. This service comes at additional fee.