Island Wedding Mallorca: FAQs

This is a key consideration for international couples. We can help you navigate the process. Generally, civil marriages are only an option for those who have been residents for over two years, while Roman Catholic ceremonies are legally recognised for non-residents. We can guide you through the process and help you choose between a legal ceremony or a beautiful symbolic blessing on the island.

Catholic Wedding

• Passports or ID cards.

• Birth certificate.

• Baptismal and confirmation certificates.

• Certificate of freedom to marry issued by your home parish (proof of single status).

• Permission from your local parish to marry abroad.

• Marriage preparation course certificate (often required).

Civil Wedding

• Passports or national ID cards

• Completed application form

• Certificate of marital status

• Certificate of Empadronamiento

• Two witnesses

• Declaration of intent to marry

If you need further assistance, please feel free to get in touch with us. We are happy to help you.

• Catholic Wedding (Non-resident permitted)

• Civil Weddings: Main rule: At least one partner must be a legal resident in Spain for 2+ years before applying

In Mallorca, weddings are not legally permitted on public beaches. However, a Island Weddings Mallorca (IWM) can help you organise a symbolic ceremony by the sea or recommend stunning private venues with sea views.