Here we hope to provide you with most of the information you need about legal marriages in Bali. However, it is by no means 100% infallible, as laws in Indonesia sometimes change or have not been made crystal clear. We certainly advise you to hire a wedding firm or legal expert when planning your wedding in Bali and we have a team of administrators to help you if you want our help. No additional civil marriage is required for Muslims. The religious ceremony is organized by a representative of the “Cantor Urusan Agama”, which translates to “The Office of Religious Affairs”. And this ceremony is already considered a legal marriage in Bali or Indonesia. Bali is part of the Republic of Indonesia and is subject to Indonesian laws. Any couple who wants to get married in Bali must comply with these marriage laws No. 1 of 1974 on marriages in Indonesia (Article 2, paragraph 1): “Marriage is legitimate if it has been concluded in accordance with the laws of the respective religious beliefs of the parties concerned”. However, it is by no means 100% foolproof, as laws in Indonesia can sometimes change due to regional autonomy or have not been clarified like rock water. As for the alleged requirement to present a marriage certificate for hotel check-in Bali, as Condé Nast Traveler reported above, we have no idea where such a sensationalist claim comes from, as there is no such provision anywhere in RKUHP.
That said, Sharia hotels, which often have a policy of requiring marriage certificates from couples, are one thing in some parts of Indonesia, but we haven`t found any in Bali yet. Step 4 (optional). Registration. For some nationalities (usually those who do not have a consulate in Bali), an unregistered marriage certificate will not be recognized in their country (for example, for Russians). In our experience, some newlyweds bring home their marriage certificates and register in their civilian offices. But some couples ask us to take care of the registration process. The procedure lasts 2-3 months and takes place at the embassy of the bride and groom in Jakarta. Once this process is complete, we will send documents registered via DHL or Fedex that are 100% valid in your country.
Other religious ceremonies require civil registration. If you are Christian, Buddhist or Hindu, you must first hold the religious ceremony and then register the wedding at the registry office (Dinas Kependudukan or cantor Catatan Sipil). The civil registry office issues a marriage certificate (Perkawinan or Surat Nikah file) proving a legal marriage to a non-Muslim. The Indonesian authorities require that all foreigners who wish to have a legal marriage in Bali receive CNI (Certificate of Non Imhindernt to Marriage). This letter is issued by your representative of the consulate in Indonesia and states that there is no objection to you getting married in Indonesia. Marriage in Indonesia requires a religious ceremony. Indonesian law requires that both parties belong to the same religion and that the marriage be in accordance with the laws of the countries of the parties concerned. The Indonesian House of Representatives approved six government-recognized religions. These are Islam, Catholicism, Protestant Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Depending on the type of religious marriage, there are different requirements to make a marriage legally valid in Indonesia. They may be wondering if it is possible to marry legally in Bali, and perhaps if marriage is recognized in their home country. You`ll be happy to know that foreigners can have a legal marriage in Bali, but there are a few steps to follow, so it`s important to take a close look at what`s involved and follow the laws and customs for different religions and nationalities.
For more information on marriage abroad, visit the website of the Office of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Indonesian authorities require all non-Indonesian citizens to obtain a certificate of non-disability from their embassy before marrying in Indonesia. To receive the ban on marriage, the U.S. citizen must report to the embassy in person and sign the statement in front of a consular official. The declaration can be downloaded under the following link: Form and instructions (PDF 1 MB). There are two types of statements: In general, people of any nationality can marry in Indonesia as long as they have one of the five religions recognized by Indonesia (Buddhism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Islam and Protestantism). Marriages under Indonesian law are solemnized by religious ministers and the Catatan Sipil (registrar); or by the cantor Urusan Agama (Directorate of Islamic Religious Affairs) in the case of Islamic marriages. While the Hague Convention aims to remove all technical obstacles to the recognition of marriages concluded elsewhere, it recognizes the strong interest of many countries in refusing to recognize certain marriages. In adopting the rules of the Convention, Australia has also established certain exceptions to recognition on the basis of its policy. The following marriages will not be recognized under the new rules: if one of the parties has already been married to another party; if one of the parties was of marriageable age; if the parties are too closely related under Australian law – that is, either as ancestor, descendant, brother or sister, including half-brother and half-sister, and regardless of whether the relationship is natural or by adoption; if the consent of one of the parties was not actual consent due to coercion or fraud, error or mental incapacity. Australians can now marry overseas under the laws of the country where the marriage takes place. According to Indonesian law, this means marriage by a minister of religion and a civil registrar.
Soon no hotel rooms without a marriage certificate in Bali? t.co/HtWkhq0mUX There are 5 religions in Indonesia that are legally accepted by the Indonesian registrar; Muslim, Protestant, Catholic, Buddhist and Hindu. Agnosticism and atheism are not recognized. A civil registry office in Bali can only register marriages for the couple, who can present documents certified by one of the religions in Indonesia. An official or legal wedding in Bali is possible for almost all couples. Legal registration of a marriage in Bali is not expensive and the procedure is quite clear and simple. Possession of religious and civil (or legal) marriage ceremonies in Bali is recognized as legal by most foreign countries. Please note that the legal marriage procedure in Bali may vary slightly depending on your nationality and whether your country has a consulate or embassy in Bali or Indonesia. That is why we recommend that you contact us first and check all the details before proceeding. For people without Indonesian language skills, it can be difficult to get in touch with local registrars and religious celebrants. The Consulate does not have the resources to make fax and telephone calls on behalf of a client to inquire about arrangements or requirements for local weddings. However, it should be noted that this document only gives an approximate overview of the relevant legislation. In particular, as mentioned below, a marriage that is not recognized under the new rule may be considered valid under the provisions of the common law.
For detailed advice on these issues, members of the public should contact a private lawyer or legal aid organization. First of all, you must be over 18 to legally marry in Bali, and the legal marriage process in Bali will be slightly different depending on the nationality. You may need to submit different documents and the process may be different depending on whether your country has a consulate in Bali. In 1976, a group of nations came together and drafted a new international regime for the recognition of marriages celebrated elsewhere in a country. This was enshrined in the Hague Convention on the Solemnization and Recognition of Marriages. On 7 April 1986, the Commonwealth Parliament passed the Marriage Amendment Act 1985 to implement the rules of the Hague Convention. However, they apply to all marriages celebrated outside australia, even if they took place before that date. Now, as the legislator pointed out, the law contains several crucial provisions on articles that criminalize sexual relations outside marriage, the most important of which is that the offending party can only be reported to the police by the spouses, parents or children of those involved.