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Civil marriages in French Polynesia

In accordance with the national civil code, one month of prior residency in French Polynesia is required. Ten days must also be allowed for the wedding banns to be published.

The following documents must be provided to the municipality where the wedding documents must be provided to the municipality where the wedding is to take place:

For UK citizens:

A custom certificate from the authorities in their country of nationality
A celibacy certificate
A wedding banns publication certificate from the place of foreign residency (Birth Certificate must be translated into French by an official translator

Traditional marriage ceremonies

In addition to a civil marriage, the couple may organize a traditional weeding ceremony, without legal implications to complete a civil marriage or to be renew their vows. Most of the large hotels, as well as the Tiki Village on Moorea offer this type of service.

In hotels, the guests on honeymoon are welcomed by presents of welcome. If numerous services for honeymooners, “Honeymoon” are also available (romantic dinner, floral classification, private excursions).