Wedding Ceremony
Government of Indonesia recognizes 5 religions : Buddhist, Christian Protestant, Christian Catholic, Hindu and Islam therefore every couple who would like to have Legal Wedding in Bali should have both Religious and Civil Ceremonies.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR A LEGAL MARRIAGE IN BALI
Requirements vary according to each nationality and religion, but as a general guide the following are necessary for all foreigners getting married in Bali:
- Copies Passport of Bride and Groom (valid for six months from entry into Indonesia)
- Copies of Birth Certificate of Bride and Groom
- Copy of Decree Absolute if divorced
- Copy of Death Certificate of former spouse if applicable
- Copy of Documentary evidence of any change of name (e.g, former marriage certificate / deed poll)
- Eight (8) Photographs of the couple together (size : 4 X 6 CM, groom on the right side of Bride)
- Copies of passports for 2 witnesses
- Fill out all information in Legal Wedding Form
- Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage
Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage is letter from your Consulate or Embassy representative in Indonesia stating that there is no objection for you to get marriage in Indonesia.
To issue this letter, both Bride and Groom must personally visit their country’s respective Consulate and bring above documents. This letter will be produced and handed over on the spot.
*CNI Fee is not including in our package and additional charge based on your Nationality.
Additional documents for Catholic Wedding Ceremony:
- Baptism Certificates – Mandatory (not more than 6 months (and preferably not more than 3 months) prior to your wedding date
- “Letter of Freedom” issued by your Parish Priest or other Church Official, declaring you have never been married and are therefore free to marry
- “Letter of Delegation” issued by your Parish Priest or other Church Official, declaring that they have no objection to your marriage ceremony being performed by a Priest from the Catholic Church in Bali.
- Pre Nuptial Course
- Pre Marriage Inquiry
- Please note that Catholic Church Bali requires for Catholic wedding ceremony should be held at Catholic Church
Documents needed for Moslem Wedding Ceremony :
- Copy Passports of Bride and Groom
- Copy KTP (Kartu Tanda Penduduk) for Indonesian
- Copy Birth certificates of Bride and Groom
- Copy Death certificate of former spouse (when relevant)
- Copy Divorce certificate (when relevant)
- Reference letter from the local KUA (N1, N2, N3) for Indonesian
- Six (6) photographs (2 x 3 cm) with blue background
- Six (6) photographs (3 x 4 cm) with blue background
Commitment Ceremony
For you who do not prioritize your marriage to be legal and wish to celebrate your union and love, you may have this kind of ceremony either with Protestant Blessing or with the spiritual essence of Bali.
With Balinese Ceremony, you can dress in Balinese traditional costumes, feast on Balinese delicacies and follow a Hindu Balinese ritual involving purification, prayers for health and happiness and offerings to the spirits.
Renewal of Vows
This ceremony is for couple who has been married and wishes to renew their vows, strengthen the love and continue the happiness of marriage’s life.
