All Documents must be in English or a certified translations provided

    Completed application form for non-residents to marry

    10-year valid Passports - Birth certificates

    Decree absolute (if divorced, and you would need to be certified non-pregnant if you have been divorced in within the last 10 months)

    Deed Poll proof of name Change

    Affidavit stating that you are single

    Death certificate & previous marriage certificate if widowed

    2 passport-size photographs each (you can have these taken on the island)

Couples need to be on the island 3 working days prior to the ceremony and most hotels require a minimum stay of 7 nights. Before the big day, a visit to Port Louis will be arranged to sign affidavits.

The couple must obtain a certificate that the Prime Minister’s Office issues to the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages stating that they are not Mauritian citizens or Mauritian residents. This certificate can be obtained beforehand by sending a request to:

Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages

7th Floor

Emmanuel Anquetil Building

Port-Louis Tel: +(230) 201 1727

Fax: +(230) 211 2420

There are many venues where couples can get married at, such as at the beech, in a rented hall, even at a hotel, or even at a church. Getting married at a hotel is quite easy as most hotels have full wedding packages that including catering champagne. If you would like to get married in a church, you can contact the Dioceses in Port Louis on

Tel: +(230) 208 3068.