Wedding Abroad in Seychelles – Simplified
In Seychelles, bureaucracy is typically straightforward, even when you plan a wedding abroad. The process requires only a few essential documents, and even if you and your partner hold different nationalities, the additional requirements are minimal. Our advice: secure your wedding package for Seychelles well in advance. This ensures a stress-free wedding experience.
Is a marriage abroad recognised in Germany?
Marriages conducted abroad are typically recognised in Germany as long as both spouses were of legal age and unmarried at the time of marriage. There are no additional special requirements, even if you hold German citizenship but live abroad. The Seychelles authorities simplify the process further by issuing an apostille alongside the marriage certificate. This certification, provided by the court, is typically granted approximately four days after the wedding.
Documents and entry for a wedding in Seychelles
As a German couple you only need a few documents: a birth certificate and a valid passport. No certificate of singleness from your registry office is required if you have never been married. Only if you are divorced do you need either a marriage certificate or the divorce decree. For French, Italian and Swiss citizens, and for some expatriates, there are special regulations and particularities that we will discuss with you – see marrying as a foreigner in Seychelles. The full checklist is on our page documents required for a wedding in Seychelles.
A separate visa is not required. On arrival you are issued a visitor permit, which is valid for one to three months depending on your nationality, and which you can extend for up to 12 months. This entry regulation applies to citizens of all EU countries, Switzerland and Turkey. If your plan is a wedding on the beach, we take care of the rest.
Recognition of a marriage abroad
Marriages conducted abroad are typically recognised in Germany as long as both spouses were of legal age and unmarried at the time of marriage. The apostille, provided by the court, is typically granted approximately four days after the wedding, and it is recognised in most countries worldwide. Couples from other countries find the country-specific details on marrying as a foreigner in Seychelles.
Why Seychelles is an easy choice
Only a few essential documents are required, and even if you and your partner hold different nationalities, the additional requirements are minimal. We recommend securing your wedding package well in advance, which ensures a stress-free wedding experience. The wedding packages include the registrar, the pavilion, the transfer and the apostille.
Entry and stay
A separate visa is not required. On arrival you are issued a visitor permit, which is valid for one to three months depending on your nationality and which you can extend for up to 12 months. This applies to citizens of all EU countries, Switzerland and Turkey.
Next steps
Read the documents required for a wedding in Seychelles checklist, compare the wedding cost in Seychelles, or contact us via the contact form. Ready to choose your island? See Mahé, Praslin, La Digue and Silhouette.
