Bonaire

Thinking of having your destination wedding in Bonaire? Bonaire is a tiny island located in the southern Caribbean known for its outstanding role in the preservation of the marine environment, and for its excellent scuba diving, snorkeling, and windsurfing, among other things.

This island is 100% devoted to snorkellers and divers, and with over 300 species of fish for viewing there is lots to see. Many hotels offer dive lights and tanks for those who want to go night diving and the The Divi Flamingo Hotel offers diving packages for the disabled. Be sure to visit the world's only flamingo sanctuary-if you can pull yourself away from the water!

Marriage License Requirements-

Bonaire Marriage License Laws:

• Couples must write, at least two months in advance, to the Governor of Bonaire requesting a temporary residence permit for the bride or the groom from immigration.
• Couples must submit all necessary paperwork 4-6 weeks in advance of the wedding date. Once on-island, it takes a minimum of 4-7 business days for all paperwork to be processed
• The couple must also ask permission to marry from the Governor of Bonaire

$150 US funds

Identification Needed for an Bonaire Marriage License:

• Two passport photos of the bride and groom and any witnesses;
• Copies of first page of passports
• Original birth certificates
• Date of arrival in Bonaire and intended length of stay
• Proof of eligibility to marry (i.e. divorce papers, death certificates, proof of single status, such as a letter from a parent or pastor)

Good to know....

• The Bonaire Tourism Offices can often help provide specific details about wedding planning in Bonaire.
  
  Bonaire Tourism Corporation
  Kaya Grande #2
  Kralendijk
  Bonaire
  Tel: 599 717 8322 or 8649
  Fax: 599 717 8408
  Email: info@tourismbonaire.com
  Web: www.infobonaire.com
• All marriages take place in the civil court building and are performed before an officer of the judiciary. There are a number of churches that can be contacted for a religious ceremony after the civil one is completed.
• If you choose to bring witnesses from home, they should also apply for temporary residency.

Although this information is deemed to be correct - we recommend you should always confirm the marriage requirements of the country you are visiting before leaving on your trip.