Overseas Visitors to Australia

Overseas Visitors

Overseas visitors can legally marry in Australia, making it a dream destination for couples seeking both romance and adventure. With its breathtaking beaches, iconic Sydney Harbour views, and picturesque gardens, Australia offers a stunning backdrop for your ceremony.
To marry here, you’ll need to complete the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) at least one month before your wedding date, and provide valid passports and birth certificates as identification.

  • Australia warmly welcomes overseas couples of all nationalities to get married.
  • You do not need to be an Australian resident or citizen to marry here.
  • All couples must meet the same legal requirements as Australian residents.
  • You must be legally free to marry and provide proof when lodging your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM).
  • The NOIM can be completed and lodged with an authorised celebrant.
  • Planning your marriage from overseas is simple and stress-free.
  • Communication can be handled easily via webcam, Skype, phone, email, fax, or post.
  • This flexible process removes much of the pressure of organising a wedding from abroad.

Working with a registered marriage celebrant in Sydney ensures the process is seamless.
Your celebrant

  • Will guide you through the legal paperwork on how to marry in Australia,
  • Help lodge documents,
  • Craft a ceremony that reflects your love story.Whether you envision an intimate elopement or a grand celebration with family and friends, Australia’s vibrant locations and professional celebrants make it an unforgettable place to say “I do.”

Sydney Wedding Destination

Firstly,

Interact by email or phone to check my availability and to discuss lodgment of the Notice of Intent to Marry. A Notice of Intent Marriage form must be completed and lodged with me at least one month prior to the wedding.
Once lodged with me the certificate is valid for a maximum period of 18months. I usually get couples to handle this as early as possible to ensure we have no last minute hiccups.
This form  must be completed carefully then taken to an appropriate officer to witness your signatures.
An appropriate officer who can sign this form outside of Australia is one of the following:

  • An Australian Diplomatic Officer
  • An Australian Consular Officer
  • A Notary Public – A person in any country publicly authorised to attest contracts and perform other formalities. Someone authorised to witness legal documents.
  •   An employee of the Commonwealth authorised under para 3(c)  of the Consular Fees Act 1955
  • An Employee of the Australian Trade Commission authorised under para 3 (d) of the Consular Fees Act 1955

The easiest of all of these is usually the Notary Public. Once this has been done the form should be forwarded to me via fax first then by registered mail.

Then,

  • Once a booking is made, the deposit is paid; I can email my resources folder .Previous clients have always valued this.
  • Any documents regarding a previous marriage must be presented to me prior to the wedding. eg A Divorce Certificate or a Death Certificate.A
  • ll documents must be translated to English.
  • Obviously, the marriage ceremony must comply with the Marriage Act, 1961 as described in “Legal Obligations”.
  • There is no apparent reason why your marriage in Australia cannot be recognised within your own country; however it is advisable to check with your own local authorities to confirm this before making arrangements.
  • Some countrieas require  Apostille stamp.

It is important to remember that there can only be one legal marriage(civil or religious) , any further ceremony has to be a re-affirmation of vows ceremony.

WeddingsI would be very pleased to assist you in arranging your special day in our wonderful country.