Lapland Weddings - A White Wedding in Every Sense

*IMPORTANT: You must double check the availability of your wedding venue BEFORE booking the holiday. Always telephone on 0845 092 0363 to speak to a wedding co-ordinator.

If you do not hold a British passport it is your responsibility to contact your relevant Embassy to ensure you have the correct documentation. Documentation and charges can often change, so,it is vital to check with the relevant Embassy before arranging all your documentation.

Remember

It is recommended not to begin legal process until 5 months before travel
Please remember to take all documentation with you to your wedding resort.

The only Christian religion present in Lapland is Lutheran. A Christian wedding is possible but you have to provide your Certificate of Baptism.

*Please note:
The price of your wedding package will be added to your holiday.

All information relating to documentation and legal requirements stated here are for British Passport holders only.

Required Documents
Minimum residency period	1 Full Working Day
Valid 10 year passport	Must have a minimum of six months left before expiry date on date of return to UK
Certificate of no Impediment stating marital status (Please note that this is the only original document that requires to be sent to Lapland. All other personal documents can be photocopies).	A Certificate of No Impediment is obtainable from the Registrars' Office in area where you reside. You will have to Give Notice of your marriage in the same way as you would for a civil wedding in the UK and after twenty-one days you will be issued with the certificate. This certificate is valid for 3 months.
Must be 18 years or over by law
An Apostille - this is international stamp affixed to a all legal documents in accordance with the Hague Convention of 1961: In the UK this is done by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. All documents sent must have the original apostille stamp attached.

All documents must be legalised by:
The Legalisation Office
Norfolk House (West)
437 Silbury Boulevard
Milton Keynes
MK9 2AH

Please note that for extra security it may be advisable to send all documents by Recorded Delivery with the appropriate fee in the form of a cheque or postal order. When sending documents to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office indicate clearly the country in which they will be used and your full name, address and telephone number.

Guidelines for Documentation

Step 1.
Gather together all required documentation - Passport and Certificate of No Impediment.
Photocopy the last two pages of passport.
Step 2.
Find a Public Notary - http://www.thenotariessociety.org.uk/
*The Public Notary is required to authenticate the copies of the passport. Not the Certificate of No Impediment. Make sure the Notary signs his or her own name and not the company's name. Stamped or electronically signed signatures or computer generated seals are not acceptable.
Step 3.
Send signed copies of the passport along with the Certificate of No Impediment to:

The Legalisation Office
Norfolk House (West)
437 Silbury Boulevard
Milton Keynes
MK9 2AH

For general enquiries phone on 0190 829 5111

*The Foreign and Commonwealth Office issue the Apostille (International Stamp) for each document.

Before sending your documents, you may find it useful to run through the following checklist:

Make sure a public notary has signed your copy of your passport.
Make sure the public notary has signed in his or her own name.
DO NOT ALLOW the Notary to sign your certificate of impediment

If you are sending documents by post:
Include your phone number
Make sure you enclose a cheque or postal order to cover the fee. Cheques or postal orders must be made payable to 'Foreign & Commonwealth Office'.
Make sure you enclose a self-addressed envelope or label. If you would like your document returned by Special Delivery you must send the appropriate fee.

Please note that for extra security it may be advisable to send all documents by Recorded Delivery with the appropriate fee in the form of a cheque or postal order. When sending documents to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office indicate clearly the country in which they will be used and your full name, address and telephone number. Please give at least two weeks for this process.

Step 4.
6 weeks prior to wedding date:

Send us your paperwork -
Photocopy of passport with Apostille
Certificate of No Impediment
Completed and signed 'Request for Examination of the Impediment's to marriage'
Completed and signed ' Information about foreign in Finland'.

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*Please note that we cannot be held responsible for delays, mistakes or errors relating to paperwork. These instructions are for guidance only. We would strongly recommend that you contact the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Finnish Embassy for a definitive guide.

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