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1.     Application letter (must be signed by both parties and in English) indicating that both applicants are single and want to marry in Zanzibar with the intended date of marriage.  This letter should be addressed to:

          Regional Commissioner

          PO Box 265

          Zanzibar

2.    Two photocopies of your passport

3.    Birth registration certificates

4.    Certificate of domicile

5.    Two passport photographs

6.    A paper stating you are single  (extremely important)

7.    Official letter from the Church stating the marriage has been registered and the bans announced in the country of origin

8.    Names, birth dates and birth places of parents

 THE COST FOR GETTING MARRIAGE INCLUDING MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE

*Register office  In Town(from 1530hrs-1800hrs) Mond-Friday       

*In any beach hotel out of town(from 1000hrs-1800hrs)sat-Sund    

Officials in Zanzibar must receive this information at least 21 days prior to intended date of marriage. 

Prior to the ceremony, the couple must meet with the Officials to verify all documentation.  This can be the same day as the ceremony.

Additional requirements for a Church Wedding

1.     Certificate of Baptism--proof that Catholic (letter from church should be sufficient

Two photocopies of your passport

Birth registration certificates

Certificate of domicile

Two passport photographs

A paper stating you are single  (extremely important)

Official letter from the Church stating the marriage has been registered and the bans announced in the country of origin

Names, birth dates and birth places of parents

Two witnesses from each side

Mixed marriage either Catholic & Anglican

Please note that requirements in Zanzibar are subject to change without reason or prior notification.

"Religious, Non-religious weddings and honeymoons in Paradise"

 

 

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