Where Can US Couples Legally Marry Abroad?
Of the 27 destinations we cover, 18 offer a straightforward legal ceremony for US couples and 9 are simpler with a symbolic ceremony (legal paperwork done at home). 26 are visa-free for US guests. Click any destination for the full requirements.
| Destination | Ceremony for US couples | US guest visa | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algarve | Legal ceremony available | none | Requirements → |
| Amalfi Coast | Symbolic ceremony recommended | none | Requirements → |
| Aruba | Legal ceremony available | none | Requirements → |
| Azores | Legal ceremony available | none | Requirements → |
| Bali | Symbolic ceremony only | easy | Requirements → |
| Cancun | Legal ceremony available | none | Requirements → |
| Costa Rica | Legal ceremony available | none | Requirements → |
| Cozumel | Legal ceremony available | none | Requirements → |
| Dubrovnik | Symbolic ceremony recommended | none | Requirements → |
| Fiji | Legal ceremony available | none | Requirements → |
| Hawaii | Legal ceremony available | none | Requirements → |
| Holbox Island | Legal ceremony available | none | Requirements → |
| Jamaica | Legal ceremony available | none | Requirements → |
| Key West | Legal ceremony available | none | Requirements → |
| Koh Lanta | Symbolic ceremony recommended | none | Requirements → |
| Kotor | Symbolic ceremony recommended | none | Requirements → |
| Los Cabos | Legal ceremony available | none | Requirements → |
| Maldives | Symbolic ceremony only | none | Requirements → |
| Puerto Vallarta | Legal ceremony available | none | Requirements → |
| Punta Cana | Legal ceremony available | none | Requirements → |
| Riviera Maya | Legal ceremony available | none | Requirements → |
| Roatan | Symbolic ceremony recommended | none | Requirements → |
| Santorini | Symbolic ceremony recommended | none | Requirements → |
| St. Lucia | Legal ceremony available | none | Requirements → |
| Tulum | Legal ceremony available | none | Requirements → |
| Turks & Caicos | Legal ceremony available | none | Requirements → |
| Tuscany | Symbolic ceremony recommended | none | Requirements → |
Marriage laws and document requirements change. Confirm with your planner or the country's consulate before you book.
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