New Zealand Marriage Prices in Japan
Estimated Total: $350 USD
Potential Additional Fees:
Supplementary Document Translation: +$50 USD Applies only if your specific situation requires extra translated paperwork, such as a divorce decree.
International EMS Shipping (to the NZ): +$50 USD We include free delivery to your hotel in Japan. However, if your vacation is too short to receive the documents before you leave, we will securely ship your certified translations to the NZ.
If you’re planning to get legally married in Japan while on vacation, each village, town, or city office has its own specific requirements for foreigners. These rules can vary depending on the location, and we handle the research by contacting the local offices directly.
- City or Ward Office Research Fee: 50USD
This service typically takes 1-2 days to receive a reply from the city office.
While many of the requirements are similar to those listed, there can be variations, such as additional documents or different turnaround times for issuing marriage certificates. Customers often request translations of both styles of Marriage Certificates, so we’ve included that in the example below (A4 and B4 sizes):
Example of Estimated Costs for New Zealand Citizens Getting Married While on Vacation:
- City or Ward Office Research Fee:
- Certificate of No Impediment to Marry (x2, English to Japanese):
- Passport (x2, English to Japanese):
- Birth Certificate (x2, English to Japanese):
- Japanese Marriage Application (Completion in Japanese):
- A4 Size Japanese Marriage Certificate (Back to English):
or
- B4 Size Japanese Marriage Certificate (Back to English):
Estimated Total: 400USD
Please note that in some cases, the B4-sized Marriage Certificate may not be issued on the same day. We will arrange for it to be shipped to our office by the city, and in turn, we will ship it to your home country.
Planning a Vacation Marriage in Japan: How to Get Started
If you’re planning a vacation marriage in Japan, here’s how to begin:
Choose Your Dates: Decide on the dates for your vacation to Japan and select the specific day you plan to submit your documents to the city or ward office.
Select Your Location: Choose the area where you’d like to get married. For example, if you choose Kyoto, decide on a specific part of Kyoto. Once you’ve decided, select a hotel in that area—this will provide you with temporary residence in that district, which is a requirement for getting married in Japan at that specific city office.
Contact Us: Once your dates and location are confirmed, get in touch with us. We’ll reach out to the appropriate city or ward office to clarify the specific requirements for international marriage based on your nationalities and the local regulations.
How to Plan Your Marriage Vacation in Japan for New Zealand Citizens
One-Week Trip or Two-Week Trip
- Monday-Thursday: Submit your documentation to the city office that we’ve prepared and pre-sent it to your hotel that you picked up at check-in and you can submit it to the city office anytime from Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm.
- Friday: Collect your marriage certificate from the city office, as it is usually issued the day after submission.