Get Married in Bali

Those who want to get married in Bali must comply Indonesian laws:
 "a marriage is legitimate if it has been performed according to the laws of the respective religious beliefs of the parties concerned."  (Law No. 1 of 1974 concerning marriages in Indonesia - Article 2 :1)

They should declare a religion or generally, person of any nationality who would like to marry in Bali - Indonesia providing they hold one of the five religions recognized by Indonesia (Moslem, Catholic, Buddhist, Hinduism and Protestant).

The religious Marriage under Islam is performed by religious minister and the Civil Registrar or by the Kantor Urusan Agama (Directorate of Islamic Religion Affairs) at a mosque, a restaurant, hotel, villas or any other place chosen by the couple and is legal immediately after the ceremony.

Person of non Islamic faith are required to file with the civil registry office (Kantor Catatan Sipil)  in the regency where they want to hold the ceremony (church, hotel, villas, temple ceremony etc),  a notice of intention to marry as well as a letter of no impediment obtained from their consular representatives. Without the registration by the Civil Registry these marriages are not legal.

For the issue of the Letter of No Impediment to Marriage by your Consular Representative you will need to present for youself 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. 
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

Italy (Honorary Vice Consulate),
Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran, Tel. 701-005, Fax 701-005

Japan (Consulate),
Jalan Raya Puputan, Renon, Denpasar, Tel. 234-808, Fax 231-308

Mexico (Honorary Consulate),
Jalan Moch. Yamin 1A, Renon, Denpasar, Tel. 223-266, Fax 231-740

Netherlands (Consular Agency),
Jalan Raya Kuta 99, Kuta, Tel. 751-517, Fax 752-777

Norway & Denmark (Honorary Consulate),
Kawasan Bukit Permai, Jimbaran, Tel. 701-070, Fax 701-074

Spain (Honorary Consulate, currently vacant); Sweden & Finland (Honorary Consulate),
Jalan Segara Ayu, Sanur, Tel. 288-407, Fax 287-242

Switzerland & Austria (Consular Agency),
Kompleks Istana Kuta Galleria, Blok Valet 2 No. 12, Jalan Patih Jelantik. Kuta, Tel. 751-735, Fax 754-457

United Kingdom (Honorary Consulate),
Jalan Mertasari 2, Sanur, Tel. 270-601, Fax 270-572

U.S.A. (Consular Agency),
Jalan Hayam Wuruk 188, Denpasar, Tel. 233-605, Fax 222-426.

General requirements on marriage formalities in Indonesia:

 * Copy of letter sign by the priest stating that have performed a religious ceremony according to their respective belief
* Widower must present a copy of death certificate of the former spouse. If there has been a divorce ,the decree must present a copy of divorced certificate
* Letter of No Impediment from Consulate General in Indonesia certifying that the couple has no objection to getting marriage in Indonesia
* Copy of Birth certificate
* Copy of passport
* Copy of the registration from the hotel/ villa where they staying at (reservation receipt)
* 6 Pieces of photo size 4 x 6 (groom in the right side)
* Couple must give notice of their intention to the registrar of the marriage in he district where the marriages are to be performed by filling in the civil form from Civil Ministry. This notice must given at least 10 working days prior wedding date
* Other requirements according to Indonesia marriage laws
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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.

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