Island weddings: Mauritius
Visa requirements:
Tourists from .the EU and most commonwealth countries do not need a visa. For further information contact your nearest Mauritian Embassy or Consulate
What you need to organise:
The Marital Status Act specifies that non-residents can get married the day following the posting of the marriage banns.
Couples must obtain a certificate from the Prime Minister’s Office issues to the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages stating that they are not Mauritian citizens or residents.
A request for a non-resident certificate must reach the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages at least 10 days before the date set for the marriage.
How to get there:
Air Mauritius, British Airways, Air France, Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, South African Airways, Condor, Commair, and Air Europe.
Who to talk to:
Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages,
7th Floor, Emmanuel Anquetil Building, Port-Louis
Tel: (230) 201 1727
Passport and Immigration Office
Sterling House
11-19 Lislet Geoffroy Street
Port-Louis
Tel: (230) 210 9312
Venues: According to tourism website 'Discover Mauritius, every hotel offers extensive wedding and honeymoon packages. For a list of hotels on Mauritius, click here.
Tourists from .the EU and most commonwealth countries do not need a visa. For further information contact your nearest Mauritian Embassy or Consulate
What you need to organise:
The Marital Status Act specifies that non-residents can get married the day following the posting of the marriage banns.
Couples must obtain a certificate from the Prime Minister’s Office issues to the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages stating that they are not Mauritian citizens or residents.
A request for a non-resident certificate must reach the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages at least 10 days before the date set for the marriage.
How to get there:
Air Mauritius, British Airways, Air France, Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, South African Airways, Condor, Commair, and Air Europe.
Who to talk to:
Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages,
7th Floor, Emmanuel Anquetil Building, Port-Louis
Tel: (230) 201 1727
Passport and Immigration Office
Sterling House
11-19 Lislet Geoffroy Street
Port-Louis
Tel: (230) 210 9312
Venues: According to tourism website 'Discover Mauritius, every hotel offers extensive wedding and honeymoon packages. For a list of hotels on Mauritius, click here.
| Location | Indian Ocean |
| Description | (Wikipedia) |
| Local Currency | Mauritian Rupee |
| Languages | English and French |
| For tourist information | www.mauritius.net |
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Expedia Deal:
Mauritius for £960 per person
Seven nights half board at the three-star Blue Lagoon Beach Hotel is £960 per person based on two sharing a standard room. This includes return flights with Air France from London Heathrow to Mahebourg, via Paris, departing 20th July 2009. This modern resort is situated by a turquoise lagoon and white sand beaches on Mauritius’ southeast coast, a short walk from Marine Park. Guests can sip cocktails by the pool, snorkel in the coral reef, and enjoy themed buffets and live music; the hotel also features a gym and sauna. For reservations visit www.experdia.co.uk or telephone 0871 226 0808
Mauritius for £960 per person
Seven nights half board at the three-star Blue Lagoon Beach Hotel is £960 per person based on two sharing a standard room. This includes return flights with Air France from London Heathrow to Mahebourg, via Paris, departing 20th July 2009. This modern resort is situated by a turquoise lagoon and white sand beaches on Mauritius’ southeast coast, a short walk from Marine Park. Guests can sip cocktails by the pool, snorkel in the coral reef, and enjoy themed buffets and live music; the hotel also features a gym and sauna. For reservations visit www.experdia.co.uk or telephone 0871 226 0808
