Making it legal
Planning a wedding is all about the details, and no, we’re not just talking about the cake and the gown, we mean legal details, too. While these might not be as fun as the styling decisions, they are super important if you want to ensure your marriage is legally recognised in Bali.
The good news is that people of all nationalities can be marriedin Bali. However, you must identify with one of the five religions recognised in Indonesia: Buddhism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Islam and Protestantism. Bring the following documents to the Australian Consulate in Bali when you apply for a ‘No Impediment to Marriage’:
• Passports
• Copy of Absolute Decree
(if divorced)
• Copy of death certificate of former
spouse (if applicable)
• Copy of documentary evidence of
any change of name
• Birth certificates
• A$110 to pay the fees (only payable
in Rupiah)
More details can be found on the Australian Embassy in Indonesia website. Visit bali.indonesia. embassy.gov.au/blli/marriage.html for more information.
For the most up-to-date legal requirements, always check with your country of origin and destination wedding country.
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