Legal requirements for your marriage abroad

Dreaming of an adventure, an overseas wedding abroad? How easy is it to get married in Bornholm Island?  Danish law makes getting married an incredibly fast and simple procedure.

Couples from all over the world elope to Bornholm Island for their intimate weddings so that they can enjoy not only the scenic landscapes and beautiful culture, but also the legal process.

Legal requirements of getting married abroad in Denmark
What are the required documents needed for you to get married abroad on Danish Island Bornholm? 

For your marriage to be legal marriage under Denmark registration, the Danish Authorities require the following documents

• Power of Attorney– A form that says you agree for Scandinavian Saga to act on your behalf when arranging/planning the wedding for you. We’ll send this form to you to fill out and sign. 
• Declaration of Marriage– We’ll send you this form to fill out and sign.
• Passport or EU/EEA ID– We will need a copy of your identification, like a passport or an EU/EEA ID. Please make sure they’re valid and have at least 3 months left before expiration.
• Certificate of Residence– If you are officially declares as living together and have a common address, we need documentation as proof of your residence (e.g. electricity bill, rental bill) not older than 6 months. 
• Entry Visa or Residence Permit– For legal entry in Denmark, you need the appropriate permit, visa, or ID- depend on where you currently reside. ​
• Proof of Relationship– You must provide proof of your relationship. This goes even for couples that live together or have children!  Some examples: pictures of you  together or screenshots from your social media accounts showing you as a couple.

Special Cases – If you’re divorced or widowed:
If you are divorced, then you will need to provide the decree absolute.
If you are widowed, then you must provide your spouse’s death certificate.
If these documents are in a foreign language, then they must be translated by an authorized translator into either English, German, or Danish.
Furthermore, this documentation might need to be either legalized OR stamped with an Apostille. This is one of those situations that varies from country to country, depending on you and your partner’s circumstances, so please ask.

Dependents’ Birth Certificates – If you share one or more children as a couple, then you must provide copies of their birth certificate(s). If in a foreign language, must be translated by an authorized translator into either English, German or Danish.
Again, this documentation might need to be either legalized OR stamped with an Apostille. This is one of those situations that varies from country to country, depending on you and your partner’s circumstances, so please ask.

Don’t hesitate to contact us today for your free consultation!