Marriage Ceremony
Request a consular ceremony in New York or Washington, D.C.
Request a consular marriage ceremony
The Consulate General can celebrate marriages between Gabonese nationals or between a Gabonese national and a foreigner, in accordance with Gabonese law.
Important
- One of the future spouses must apply.
- At least one future spouse must be a Gabonese national.
- The marriage requires at least 2 and at most 4 witnesses.
- Banns are published at least 10 days before the ceremony.
Documents to prepare
Have your digital copies ready before you apply.
Marriage request letter
RequiredAddress the letter to the Consul and have both future spouses sign it. Upload a notarized copy.
Marriage application form
RequiredComplete the form, have both future spouses sign it, and upload a notarized copy.
Matrimonial Regime option form
RequiredHave both future spouses sign the completed form and upload a notarized copy.
Download the Matrimonial Regime formValid identification of both future spouses
RequiredUpload copies. Gabonese nationals must provide a valid passport.
Birth certificates of both future spouses
RequiredUpload a copy of each birth certificate.
Witnesses’ valid identification
RequiredUpload a clear copy of each witness’s valid identification.
Divorce decree
ConditionalRequired for each divorced future spouse.
Certificate of capacity to marry
ConditionalRequired when one future spouse is a foreign national.
Proof of current matrimonial regime
ConditionalRequired for each future spouse who reports being married.
Scheduling your ceremony
Submit your application at least six weeks before your preferred ceremony date. The consulate will contact you about availability and any preliminary interview.
Your date remains provisional until the mandatory publication of banns is complete and the consulate confirms it.