Many Kenyans leave the country to venture overseas, whether it’s a gap year, for work experience, or because we’re in search of a better life elsewhere. But we also inevitably return, either permanently or simply to marry before returning to our country of choice. The reason is that Kenya offers so much by way of wedding locations – secluded beaches, wine estates, mountains, little chapels, African veld, incomparable sunsets and blue skies – it’s a sought-after international wedding destination, particularly when you consider the current exchange rate.
Many couples from foreign climes, like the UK and Europe, are choosing to get married here too. A recent UK survey found that almost a quarter of British couples married overseas, away from home, and that more than two million people were recently invited to an overseas wedding.
Your decision to get married is one of the most significant of your life.
Your decision to get married in beautiful Kenyan is probably one of the best in your life.
We certainly don’t want The Home Affairs requirements to spoil your celebration in any way. The following is our way of streamlining the process to make it as simple as possible – so that you are really freed up to enjoy your day.
It is important that all documentation is ready and correct before leaving your home country as sourcing it once you are here may be stressful or even impossible.
Whether you are both foreigners getting married in Kenya, or only one of you is foreign, the legalities are actually pretty simple.
The first thing to do is get all the documents required,then go to the Registrar of Marriages office at Sheria House and present your documents.
Documents required:
*Copy Pastor’s License- for a Church
wedding & Serial No. of Certificate
NB: Any document in a language other than English MUST be translated and verified as true translation.
MARRIAGE BETWEEN FOREIGN NATIONALS
NB: Any document in a language other than English MUST be translated and verified as true translation.
FEES (subject to change)
It is recommended that any foreign national intending to get married in any part of Kenya visit the Registrar of Marriages office in Nairobi for proper guidance.
Physical address: Registrar of Marriages, State Law Office, Sheria House, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi. Telephone number: +254 020 222 7461/62
Postal address: P. O. Box 40112-00100, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi
Many couples from foreign climes, like the UK and Europe, are choosing to get married here too. A recent UK survey found that almost a quarter of British couples married overseas, away from home, and that more than two million people were recently invited to an overseas wedding.
Your decision to get married is one of the most significant of your life.
Your decision to get married in beautiful Kenyan is probably one of the best in your life.
We certainly don’t want The Home Affairs requirements to spoil your celebration in any way. The following is our way of streamlining the process to make it as simple as possible – so that you are really freed up to enjoy your day.
It is important that all documentation is ready and correct before leaving your home country as sourcing it once you are here may be stressful or even impossible.
Whether you are both foreigners getting married in Kenya, or only one of you is foreign, the legalities are actually pretty simple.
The first thing to do is get all the documents required,then go to the Registrar of Marriages office at Sheria House and present your documents.
Documents required:
- Identification card/valid Kenyan passport(Copies & Original)
- Coloured passport size photo
- Birth Certificate (Copies & Original)
- Death Certificate (In the case of widowed person)- Copy & original
- Divorce Decree Absolute (In the case of divorce person)- Copy & original
- Valid passport (Copies & Original)
- Birth Certificate (Copies & Original)
- Passport size photo (Colored)
- A Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage.
- Death Certificate. (In the case of widowed person)- or
- Divorce Decree Absolute. (In the case of divorce person)- Copy & original
- Return air ticket/visa/work permit.
*Copy Pastor’s License- for a Church
wedding & Serial No. of Certificate
NB: Any document in a language other than English MUST be translated and verified as true translation.
MARRIAGE BETWEEN FOREIGN NATIONALS
- Valid passports (Copies & Original)
- Passport size photos (Coloured).
- Birth certificates (Copies & Original)
- Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage.
- Death Certificate. (In the case of widowed person)- Copy & original
- Divorce Decree Absolute. (In the case of divorce person)- Copy & original
- Return air ticket./Visa/Work permit
NB: Any document in a language other than English MUST be translated and verified as true translation.
FEES (subject to change)
- 21 days’ notice fee- Kshs.600.00
- Booking fee- Kshs.3,300.00 – Ceremony at the Registrar’s office or
- Special License – Kshs.7,200.00– Ceremonies that take place outside a church or Registrar’s Office
- Guidance on all marriages solemnized under the Marriage Act 4 of 2014.
- Recognition of foreign marriages as civil marriages in Kenya.
- Guidance on celebration of civil marriages at Kenyan High Commissions and Consulates outside Kenya.
- Issuance of “Certificates of no Impediment” to marry for Kenyan Nationals.
It is recommended that any foreign national intending to get married in any part of Kenya visit the Registrar of Marriages office in Nairobi for proper guidance.
Physical address: Registrar of Marriages, State Law Office, Sheria House, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi. Telephone number: +254 020 222 7461/62
Postal address: P. O. Box 40112-00100, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi