Getting married in Mauritius is very romantic. What could be more appealing than exchanging vows on a white sandy beach with palm trees waving in the distance and soothing waves gently lapping around your feet and the setting sun sending its golden rays across the bay.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Photocopies of the following documents must be submitted at least 6 weeks before you are due to travel:

Birth certificates

Valid 10 year passports

Full names, addresses and occupations

If divorced, Decree Absolute (if the wife has been divorced for less than 10 months at the time of your wedding, a medical certificate to confirm that she is not pregnant to be obtained in Mauritius)

If widowed, Death Certificate of former spouse and previous marriage certificate

If your name has been changed by Deed Poll, the legal proof thereof.

Originals of all these documents must be in your possession when you travel.

The “Civil Status Act” states that marriage of non-residents can take place the day following publication of marriage banns.

However, the couple must obtain a certificate issued by the Prime Minister’s Office and given to the Registrar of Civil Status Officer stating that they are not Mauritian citizens or Mauritian residents. This certificate can be obtained beforehand by sending a request to the Registrar of Civil Status, 7th Floor, Emmanuel Anquetil Building, Port Louis. (230) 201 1727, (230) 211 2420. The document must be accompanied by 2 birth certificate copies of both spouses and of their passports (first three pages), as well as any other document in cases of divorce or widowhood.

Request for a non-resident certificate must reach the Civil Status Office at least 10 days before date set for marriage. Marriage can take place in the presence of a Civil Status Officer at the Registrar of Civil Status or at the hotel.

Catholics wishing to get married in Mauritius are requested to contact the Port Louis Diocese to obtain the necessary information. (230) 208 3068, (230) 208 6607.

For more information visit: Civil Status Division