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title: "Civil Marriage Zanzibar"
description: "Celebrate your love with a civil wedding ceremony in Zanzibar’s stunning tropical setting. Enjoy a bespoke wedding experience with personalised service and breathtaking views. Your dream wedding awaits in paradise."
url: "https://www.zanzibarweddings.com.jewishsafaris.com/legal-requirements/civil"
date: "2026-06-28T21:56:08+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
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 ###  Overview

A Zanzibar civil beach wedding offers the perfect blend of romance and simplicity, right on the stunning beaches of this tropical paradise.

Say “I do” in a setting that combines natural beauty with elegance, all while our team handles the logistics. Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony or a small celebration with close friends and family, a Zanzibar beach wedding provides an unforgettable experience.

[![ROQ](https://www.zanzibarweddings.com/images/ROQ.jpg)](https://www.zanzibarweddings.com.jewishsafaris.com/wedding)

###  Documents

**Please note that all necessary and relevant documentation not in English must be officially translated and be accompanied with the originals.**
The documents required are:
Birth certificate
Copies of passport pages. The pages showing your photo, names, date of issue
A certificate of no impediment sworn before a lawyer confirming you are single and free to marry. [**SEE SAMPLE HERE** ](https://www.zanzibarweddings.com.jewishsafaris.com/wedding-affidavit)
Two passport style photographs each
**THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE ONLY NEEDED IF THEY APPLY TO YOU:**
**Canadian Citizens:** Search of Marriage Records to Prove Freedom to marry

- **UK Citizens:** A Letter of No Trace, you can order one [**HERE**](https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/contact_us.asp) free of charge.
    If you have had your name changed you will need to show legal proof of this, and should be certified by a lawyer
    If widowed - death certificate(s) of former spouse and previous marriage certificate(s)
    If you are adopted - legal adoption forms
    **Please be advised that wedding ceremonies can be arranged and conducted by the registrar all year long except on the following days**
    All Tanzania Public Holidays
    Good Friday
    Easter Monday
    Christmas Day
    New Year’s Day
    **If you need more info or options in having your own wedding in Zanzibar please click below**

    [![ROQ](https://www.zanzibarweddings.com/images/ROQ.jpg)](https://www.zanzibarweddings.com.jewishsafaris.com/wedding)

###  Video Gallery

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