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Getting Married in The Islands of Tahiti To say “yes” in paradise is a unique experience that will make the most beautiful day of your life into an even more special memory. To help you prepare for the big day, French Polynesia has made some laws that make it easier for foreign nationals to get married in this dream location. TO LEGALLY GET MARRIED IN FRENCH POLYNESIA YOU MUST RESPECT A FEW SIMPLE RULES OF THE FRENCH CIVIL CODE • Both spouses must be at least 18 years of age, can neither currently be married nor directly of the same family. • The both intended spouses should be physically present for the marriage and exchange their vows in front of a witness aged 18 years or older (so two witnesses must be present with the couple). In the case where the couple doesn’t speak French well and there’s a concern that they won’t understand enough of the proceedings, a sworn in interpreter chosen by the couple to be, must translate all of the formalities and questions from French. 12
You can not be a French National or reside in a French territory as only foreigners can benefit from the residency exemption. So unless you carry a dual nationality, as a French National you can only get married in the place where you reside in France. If all the rules are respected, the couple can choose which commune they wish to be married in and submit two sets of dates. Note that in French Polynesia you can’t get married on a Sunday or a national holiday. IN ORDER FOR THE MARRIAGE TO BE LEGAL THE NUPTIAL COUPLE MUST EACH HAVE THE FOLLOWING LEGAL DOCUMENTS • A form of ID and their birth certificates dated no more than six months prior to the date of the wedding accompanied by an
