Given that Mexico is a popular destination because of its extensive beaches and various vacation options, it's not surprising that the central American nation has also become a famous destination for couples who intend to get wed. This is because the honeymoon destinations are already within their grasps once they are there, so why not wed these as well?
Mexico's wedding requirements are not exactly very difficult to accomplish, but you still have to take note of them if you want to have a hassle-free wedding. Most authorities recommend that you get these legal requirements accomplished at least a month before your wedding day.
The first thing that you have to realize is that only civil weddings are considered to be official and legal here in Mexico. Church weddings are considered to be unofficial. So the first thing that you have to do is to secure a civil wedding performed at the local Civil Registry Office. You can have your religious ceremony afterwards.
Fortunately, there are no residency requirements here in Mexico if you want to marry. For foreigners, the only requirement is a valid visa and passport. In addition to that, if you are intending to marry a local Mexican, you will also have to secure a permit from the National Institute of Migration, because this can have implications on your citizenship status here.
As for tests, there will be a few medical tests that you have to submit, including a blood test for RPR, HIV, and Thorax X-rays. These tests should be done two days before your wedding day and costs around $125 per person on average.
Meanwhile, the basic pay that you have to give in order to get married is around $200.
After all the hard legal work, you can already get wed officially. Now it's time to work on your religious marriage (assuming you want to) and start that honeymoon trip in Mexico! Have fun while the honeymoon stage still lasts.
