Bali Wedding – A Detailed Guide
Bali Wedding – A detailed guide
Bali with its picturesque beauty attracts a vast
majority of tourists all the year round; it holds its own distinct place
among Asian travel destinations. Beautiful sandy beaches that stretch
for miles coupled with awe-inspiring wonders like gravity defying rice
terraces tempt many a tourist. Its charm is not restricted to a specific
age group of travelers. Bali attracts couples, honeymooners, singles and
families alike. Every year a great majority of couples choose Bali for
destination weddings. If you are planning to get married in Bali,
following pointers will prove handy:
Indonesian law recognizes a marriage of same belief
holders only. Bali being an Indonesian city, it has the same laws as the
rest of the Indonesia. Only if both of the marriage partners have the
same religion, they can get married in Bali. Otherwise one of the
wedding partners has to give a change of religion’s declaration in
writing.
Weddings of atheists and agnostics are not recognized
by Bali laws. Their marriage will not be considered valid by the civil
registry office.
A wedding is given a legitimate status only when it
is registered. Once you are in Bali and before you get married, you are
required to provide Civil Registry Office with:
1. Letter of No Impediment
For the issue of Letter of Impediment, you need to
provide your Consular Representative with:
• Both of the marriage partners’ 6 months valid
Passports (photocopy).
• Attested Divorce Decree (photocopy).
• In case of previous marriage/s, a certificate
attesting termination of previous marriage/s (photocopy).
2. Notice of Intention to Marry
Submission of following documents to the Civil
Registry Office is required for this notice:
• Religious marriage certification (photocopy)
• Foreign citizens are required to submit a photocopy
of their passports. Locals are required to submit their Identity cards
(photocopy).
• Attested Birth Certificate (photocopy).
• Attested Divorce decree/death certificates
(photocopy).
• 4 photos of both of the partners: size 4x6
centimeter
• Letter of No Impediment
This notice will take ten working days for processing
after its submission. But if you have a guest registration form, this
process will take less time.
You must have two witnesses above 18 years of age.
Their ID cards/ passports (photocopy) proving their ages are required by
the Civil Registry Office.
A marriage certificate will be issued by the Civil
Registry Office within two day of your marriage. You can also obtain an
English translation of this certificate for future use.
The above given information will prove helpful for
planning a Bali Wedding and will also save you from rough-and-tumble
legalities.
By Maryam Qayyum
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