Brexit rules for getting married abroad - here's what you need to know
25.05.2022 - 22:23
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Love may well know no reason or boundaries but if you're hoping to get hitched abroad there are one or two important things you'll need to consider. Jetting away with your beloved to tie the knot on an exotic island in the Mediterranean was an increasingly popular option - until recently.
You could say the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic, with travel and social distancing restrictions of varying severity across Europe, was a bit of a passion killer. But now international travel is picking up again and rules in many countries are easing, many lovebirds will once more be eyeing a wedding in the sun.
There will be some worried that Brexit could yet scupper their overseas marriage plans. The course of true love never did run smooth, but rest assured - it is still possible, with just a little preparation.
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There are a number of advantages to getting married abroad. As well as the weather, romantic location and unique experience, it is often cheaper than in the UK and it can double as a honeymoon.
Many hotels and resorts offer wedding deals for couples. It can also be more intimate and a good excuse to slim down the guest list. The most important thing when planning a wedding in Corfu, Madeira, Ibiza or wherever you have your heart set on, is making sure you have the right documents.
The UK Government has an online tool to find out what is required in each country. Most embassy websites also contain helpful information.
Legal requirements will vary by country, but every destination will need the bride and groom to have certain documents in good order and ready to hand, according to the Wedding Ideas website. These