Bali Island of the
God, a superb destination for your tropical wedding and honeymoon.
Escape to our island paradise and let the magic of your love sweep
you away on an incredible journey of a lifetime. Your wedding dreams
can become reality in Bali. Bali Island, is the wedding destination
of choice for your dream wedding. Let us personally plan your tropical
wedding of a lifetime in a beautiful Island of Bali. Imagine yourself
in a white dress on the beach with white sand, flowers in your hand
or hair and a smile on your face as you walk hand in hand with your
beloved. If you're planning a holiday in paradise Island of Bali,
is perfect for couples desiring a simple yet meaningful wedding ceremony.
It may be just the two of you or you may have a few friends and family
joining you in your celebrations. All you have to do is sit back and
enjoy your holiday in Bali, while we flawlessly plan all the details
to ensure a picture perfect wedding ceremony with a relaxed island
feel. And if you were wondering what to do after the ceremony, we
are Bali Wedding Options offers you an incredible
variety of celebration options. Bali
is becoming a popular destination for larger wedding couple or groups
and if you had something a little more elaborate in mind for your
wedding day, our Wedding and Reception Planning Service can be tailored
to your requirements. Coupled with the excellent service of our friendly
and professional wedding planners and wedding coordinators, we can
ensure that your big day of wedding in Bali meets your every expectation.
Getting married in Bali is so simple as there are no minimum residency
requirements. You will need to obtain a marriage license prior to
the wedding and our wedding coordinator will be there to assist and
guide you with the paperwork.
Everything
You Need to Know About Getting Married in Bali MARRIAGE LAWS, LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES
Bali is part of the Republic of Indonesia and is
subject to Indonesian Laws. Every couple considering getting married
in Bali must comply with these Laws.
In accordance with Law No. 1 of 1974 concerning marriages
in Indonesia (Article 2 (1): “a marriage is legitimate if
it has been performed according to the laws of the respective religious
beliefs of the parties concerned.”
All couples who marry in Indonesia must declare
a religion. Agnosticism and Atheism are not recognized. The Civil
Registry Office can record marriages of persons of Islam, Hindu,
Buddhist, Christian-Protestant and Christian-Catholic faiths. Marriage
partners must have the same religion, otherwise one partner must
make a written declaration of change of religion.
The Religious Marriage under Islam is performed
by the Office of Religious Affairs (Kantor Urusan Agama) in a ceremony
at a mosque, the home, a restaurant, or any other place chosen by
the couple and is legal immediately after the ceremony.
Christian, Hindu or Buddhist marriage is usually
performed first in a church or temple ceremony. After the religious
ceremony, every non-Islamic marriage must be recorded with the Civil
Registry (Kantor Catatan Sipil). Without the registration by the
Civil Registry these marriages are not legal. Recording by Civil
Registry officials can be performed directly at the religious ceremony
for an additional fee.
Persons of non-Islamic faith are required to file
with the Civil Registry Office in the Regency where they are staying
first a ‘Notice of Intention to Marry’ as well as a
‘Letter
of No Impediment’ obtained from their consular representatives.
For the issue of the Letter of No Impediment to
Marriage by your Consular Representative you will need to present
for yourself and your fiance(e) your Passport(s) valid for more
than 6 months and Certified Divorce Decrees (absolute/final) and/or
Death Certificates regarding the termination of all previous marriages.
Please contact the Consular Representative of your country for details
well before your intended date of marriage.
The following countries have Consulates or Consular
Representatives in Bali.The telephone and fax numbers must be prefixed
with 62-361 when calling from abroad.
Australia (Consulate, also representing
Canada, New Zealand and other Commonwealth countries in emergencies),
Jalan Hayum Wuruk No. 88 B, Tanjung Bungak, Denpasar
Tel. 241-118, Fax 241-120.
France (Consular Agency), Jalan
Bypass Ngurah Rai No. 35, Sanur
Tel. 285-485, Fax 285-485.
Germany (Honorary Consulate), Jalan
Pantai Karang 17, Sanur
Tel. 288-535, 288-826, Fax 288-826.
For the Notice of Intention
to Marry you have to submit the following documents for both partners
to the Civil Registry Office (show the original and present a photocopy):
Certificate
of the religious marriage;
Passport for foreign citizens, or KTP (Identity card) for Indonesian
citizens.
Certified birth certificate.
Certified divorce decree (absolute) or death certificates regarding
the termination of all previous marriages.
Four 4 x 6 cm photos, both partners side by side.
Foreign citizens:
‘Letter of No Impediment to Marriage’ issued by your
Consular Representative for Bali or Indonesia.
Indonesian citizens:
Never married: letter Surat Keterangan Belum Kawin from Kepala Desa
or Lurah (mayor)
Men aged 18-21 and women aged 16-21
Parental letter of consent, signed across the materai/tax stamp
Rupiah 2,000.
Before the marriage, you and your fiance(e) also may wish to file
with the Civil Registry a prenuptial Property
Agreement (Surat Pernyataan Harta) which must be signed before a
local Notary Public. This contract is
necessary if you wish to hold property separately during the marriage.
In the absence of such a document,
Indonesian marriage law assumes joint ownership of property, and
subsequent property acquisitions by the
Indonesian partner will be regulated according to the laws restricting
foreign property ownership.
Two witnesses over the age of 18 are required. They must show the
originals and present photocopies of their
passports if they are foreign citizens or KTP (identity cards) if
they are Indonesian citizens. Civil Registry
employees can act as witnesses.
The Civil Registry office has a Mandatory Waiting
Period of 10 working days from the date of filing. This waiting
period may be waived for tourists presenting a guest registration
form (Form A)
All other Marriage Certificates will be issued
by the Civil Registry usually on the same or next day. A sworn English
translation of the marriage certificate should be obtained for use
abroad. It is not necessary for the marriage certificate or translation
to be registered by your Consular Agency. However, to have the sworn
translation of the marriage certificate verified or a special translation
made by the Consulate of your home country or the Consulate of your
country of residence might prove useful
If we can be of any further assistance, please do
not hesitate to contact me at : info@baliweddingoptions.com
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