Hello. I currently hold a Working Visa here in the UK. Could I go to Australia and get married?

My partner will be coming from Philippines. Can we possibly go to Australia and get married? Thank you.

Question Asked: 3/04/2023

Wedding Date: 9/08/2018

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A Life Celebrant - Lou Szymkow

(8) · South Coast NSW

Posted: 14/06/2023

Of course, you can marry in Australia.

I have performed many similar ceremonies.

The criteria for marriage in Australia are simple:

  • you have to be free to marry (not married to anyone else),
  • over 18, and
  • within Australian borders for the ceremony
  •  lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) 1-18 months before the ceremony along with evidence of your identity as well as your date and place of birth
  • If you have been married before, you must also prove how your previous marriage was terminated, which may mean a Divorce Certificate, Death Certificate, or if citizen of the Philippines and the marriage was annulled there, you will need a Cenomar from the Philippines.

How you get here is irrelevant as long as you lodge the necessary documents on time.

Your Australian Civil Celebrant will make it easy.

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Treasured Ceremonies

(18) · Byron Bay to Ballina , North Coast NSW and Gold Coast QLD

Posted: 5/05/2023

Yes you can get married in Australia, anyone can. 
The paperwork namely Notice of Intended Marriage must be completed, signed and witnessed at least one month prior. 
This NOIM can be witnessed overseas at a consulate if necessary.
Just a warning that marriage does not come with any visa entitlements. 
Happy to chat more if you like

Tears of Joy Weddings And Celebrations

(26) · Shellharbour, Wollongong & Southern Highlands and anywhere in Australia

Posted: 1/05/2023

Hi

You absolutely can.

You will need to complete legal paperwork a month before your wedding day.

This either must be signed in Australia or can be signed by a consulate or other in your Countries.

Fuss Free Ceremonies

(2) · Gold Coast, Brisbane & Surrounding Areas

Posted: 8/04/2023

Congradulations yes you can be married in Australia if you meet the legal requirements:-

- you are not married to anyone else

- over 18 years of age.

The Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) must be submitted with a Marriage Celebrant no later than one month before the date you wish to be married in Australia. You need prove your identity and place of birth, which your passport will do. You also need to provide divorce certificates if previously married. 

Trish

Fuss Free Ceremonies

Anne Miller Marriage Celebrant

(48) · Perth, Swan Valley, Fremantle, South West and beyond...anywhere you're getting married

Posted: 4/04/2023

Hi

Anyone can be married in Australia if you meet the legal requirements which are - you are not married to anyone else and over 18 years of age. You need to lodge the Notice of Intended Marriage with a Marriage Celebrant no later than one month before the date you wish to be married in Australia. You need prove your identity and place of birth, which your passport will do. You also need to provide divorce certificates if previously married. The NOIM will need to be witnessed by a Public Notary in the Philippines if you won't be in Australia at least one month before your wedding date... hope this info helps.

Christian Celebrant Sonia Thomas

(71) · Melbourne All Suburbs, Yarra Valley, Macedon, Mornington Peninsula

Posted: 4/04/2023

Yes. Any one can get married in Australia. You do not need to live or be a resident of Australia to be married here.

Sharon Phillips Macedon Ranges Celebrant

(20) · Macedon Ranges, Daylesford and surrounds

Posted: 4/04/2023

Hi yes you can be marrried in Australia to do this you will need to provide your Passsport for Phot Id, Birth Cetificates and of course you will need to fill out your Notice of Intention to Marry which has to be lodged with the Celebrant you choose one month prior to the ceremony.  Also if there is a Divorce involved those records will be required too.All documents must be originals not copies Please feel free to contact me if I can be of service.Thanks Sharon Phillips Celebrant

Josh Withers

(46) · Hobart & Tasmania

Posted: 4/04/2023

To get married in Australia your visa status in Australia or elsewhere does not matter. You simply need to be 18 or over, not already married, consenting and willing to marry the other person, and you need to give one month's notice to your celebrant.

Lou Mazzulla Celebrant

(13) · Western Australia

Posted: 4/04/2023

Hello

Yes you can as long as you give notice 1 calendar month before the ceremony 

Kind regards 

Lou Mazzulla 

Sue Johar - Inner Radiance

(8) · Sydney and Southern Highlands

Posted: 4/04/2023

Yes of course you can  dear!
thank you for choosing Australia- our beautiful country providing the facilities of having our world wide known Landmarks as backdrops like Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Darling Harbour, Jenolan Caves & Three Sisters  in the Blue Mountains-even Taronga Zoo,  our outback for your rustic taste, our blue Skies are also gorgeous welcoming you in your Hot Air Ballon for your Ceremony..
We need --

a. to complete all the necessary forms at least 30 days prior to the chosen Wedding date

b. need your 2 forms of  valid IDs - generally passport & driving licence suffice. 

c. In case of - Remarrying, court documents of divorce or death certificate of the partner will be additional documents required. 
d. It's suggested to reserve your preferred Marriage Celebrant ASAP with a deposit / full payment required by the Celebrant. 
you can book your celebrant even 18mths before your chosen date of Marriage. 
Rest assured that ----

a. All the Celebrants carry all the Legally required Forms

b. They will lodge them with the Dept. Of Birth Death and Marriages, for you 

c. Will issue you Marriage Certificate on the Day

d. Will complete all the post wedding formalities 

e. You will receive the Formal Marriage Certificate from the Dept of BDM IN 3-4/wks 

in other words, Celebrants take all the above tasks in their hands leaving you stress free.??

Looking forward to helping you further & of course meeting you soon. 
Sudesh Johar, 

www.innerradiance.com.au

+61425222635

                      

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