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• Marriage License Application: Weddings conducted in Vanuatu are legally binding and recognised worldwide, however, you will need to notify the relevant authorities, through the Shefa Council.  These forms need to be presented in person so if you are overseas then Romina will complete this step on your behalf, for a fee of 20,000 VATU, in addition to the 100,000 VATU.  We suggest this is completed 28 days prior to your wedding. 

• Waiting Period: There is typically a waiting period after the application is submitted, so plan ahead to ensure you have enough time.

• As Nakatumble is outside of Port Vila town, the process requires working with the Shefa Council and their wedding form as attached.  As part of the process you need to pay by CHEQUE and not on-line or from a remote location, so Romina will support managing this process and physically take the time to go and pay and this process takes time, so please allow for this in your planning.

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• Officiants: Ceremonies can only be performed by a Pastor (celebrant) that is approved by Shefa Provincial Council.  

• Locations: You can choose from a variety of venues within the Nakatumble grounds or the sister resorts of Nakatumble.  

• Ceremony Details: The ceremony must be conducted in accordance with Vanuatu’s legal requirements, and it should include the signing of the marriage register.

• Registration: Prior to the wedding as noted above, ALL documentation would have been lodged and paid for at Shefa Council.  ON the wedding day, the Pastor will prepare the receipt of marriage which goes to the council prior to them printing the marriage certificate.  Once the certificate is issued a soft copy is scanned and emailed to the couple and if you are still in the country you can receive your hard copy, or alternatively it will be posted to you. 

• Certificate Issuance: You will receive a marriage certificate. It is advisable to request several copies if needed for legal purposes or name changes.

• Name Changes: If you change your name after marriage, update your personal documents and notify relevant authorities.

• International Recognition: Your marriage should be recognized internationally, but check with your home country for any additional documentation or registration requirements.