Please find below a list of all the documents you will need to provide before your wedding day. You will need to email us a clear scan copy or photo of your documents so we can submit your application. Please note, originals must be produced when you arrive in Gibraltar.
SINGLE PERSONS NEVER HAVING BEEN MARRIED AND NEVER HAVING ENTERED INTO A CIVIL PARTNERSHIP:
Passport, national identity card or other acceptable form of identity;
Original full birth certificate showing parent's names from the country of origin (or Adoption certificate)
PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY MARRIED OR WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY ENTERED INTO A CIVIL PARTNERSHIP:
Passport, national identity card or other acceptable form of identity;
Original full birth certificate showing parent's names from the country of origin (or Adoption certificate)
Final and absolute original Divorce Decree or original Certificate of Annulment of your previous marriage, or original Dissolution or Nullity order in respect of your previous civil partnership;
Previous Original Marriage or Civil Partnership Certificate (Female Applicants only)
WIDOWS/WIDOWERS/SURVIVING PARTNERS:
Passport, national identity card or other acceptable form of identity;
Original full birth certificate showing parent's names from the country of origin (or Adoption certificate)
Previous Original Marriage or Civil Partnership certificate;
Original Death certificate of your late spouse or civil partner
CHANGE OF NAME:
If you have changed your name in any way, you must produce official evidence of your change of name
RESIDENCE DOCUMENTATION:
The Registrar may request evidence that you are legally resident in your respective country. In the case of persons who reside in the UK, a UK Residence Permit is required. If you are UK citizens, a UK passport will be sufficient. If you reside in any other country rather than your home country then a valid permit of residence is required
OTHER DOCUMENTATION:
In addition to the above, the Registrar may, at his sole discretion, ask for any other documents considered necessary
Foreign language documents that are not multi-language certificates must be accompanied by an officially certified translation into the English language. The translation must be dated and include:- a) Confirmation that it is an accurate translation of the original document; b) The full name and original signature of the translator or an authorised official of the translation company and c) The translator or translation company's contact details. Alternatively, please let us know and we shall source a local court approved translator for you.
ALL NON EU NATIONALS should check if they require a Visa to enter Gibraltar by checking the official site at http://www.bca.gov.gi/visa Also in relation to the novel coronavirus around the globe, please check with your local authority before your travels in case there might be any new rules or restrictions for your upcoming trips not allowing you to enter Gibraltar nor re-entering your countries. Here's our government press release https://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/press for the latest updates.
Submitting Documentation and signing of a No Impediment Affidavit at the Notary Office
All documentation needs to be submitted and filled in, in person no later than the working day before the date of the ceremony (between 8:30am-10:30am) or up to 3 months in advance. We normally meet up with our clients 1 working day before your wedding but if you arrive earlier and would like to have the document sorted sooner we can arrange an earlier date to meet so please just let us know. Please bring along all of your true original documents i.e. no scanned, photocopied copies or laminated certificates accepted (please note your wedding will not be able to go ahead if correct documents are not produced.) along with your proof of stay in Gibraltar e.g. letter & or receipt from the hotel or a registered accommodation to prove that you've paid and are staying overnight in Gibraltar on the night of your wedding or the night before the ceremony as required by law. We shall take you to the Notary Office on the same morning to sign the No Impediment Certificate as required by law.
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