We have witnessed many long-distance couples unable to marry and live together in countries with strict immigration policies, such as the United States. If you are looking to process your U.S. CR1 visa as a foreigner, Argentina is the ideal country to get married. Considering that Argentina was also the first country in Latin America to accept same-sex (equal) marriage and that it prioritizes weddings for foreigners, even over those of locals, this makes it an even more tempting option if your partner is American (or a resident) and you are looking for viable options to obtain your residency in that country.
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What are the requirements for foreigners to get married in Argentina?
- Stay at least 5 days at an address in Argentine territory.
- Present identity documents or passports stamped with entry into the country.
- Designate 2 witnesses with an Identity Document with a registered address in the City of Buenos Aires (CABA).
- Blood test prior to the ceremony. This step is optional; if done, it will take up one more morning of your stay in Argentina.
Very easy, right?
What are the advantages of getting married in Argentina as a foreigner compared to other countries?
The most important one is that, as we mentioned before, Argentina prioritizes weddings for tourists over those for residents. In general, in Buenos Aires, residents must request an appointment for their civil marriage 1 month before the date they wish to marry, as the State does not open the calendar until 29 to 14 days before that date. In all the years we have been documenting weddings in Buenos Aires, quite a few couples have told us that even by requesting their desired date on the first day the calendar opened, they could not secure a slot for the date they were looking for.
In contrast, foreigners can book their appointment just 5 days in advance with the certainty that they will definitely get one. If there are no slots available, the Government of the City of Buenos Aires has an extra-slot system exclusively for tourist couples.
Another interesting reason to get married in Argentina as a foreigner is the price convenience compared to other cities in the world that also allow weddings for foreigners. Due to the significant devaluation of the local currency (Argentine peso), it is very affordable to get married here, even considering the 5-day minimum stay required by local law. The marriage procedure and prenuptial exams are absolutely free.
If you are traveling with family and friends and want to have a celebration at a hotel or venue, with food, cake cutting, etc., hiring these services will be much more affordable than in many other destinations. If you are looking for someone to document your wedding in the best possible way, we invite you to see one of the same-sex destination weddings we have done in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is worth noting that photos and videos are often very helpful as proof for processing a CR1 VISA.
Argentina boasts a wide variety of destinations depending on the time of year you decide to get married, making it perfect to combine your honeymoon with your travel plans. It’s no wonder our homeland is called “the country of five continents”! From the mountains and snow of the south, the jungles and waterfalls of the Mesopotamia region, the deserts and colors of the Northwest, or the wine route in Mendoza, Argentina offers a vast number of tourist options to combine your wedding with an incredible vacation.
If your wedding is with a same-sex partner, this makes it even more convenient, as Argentina was the first Latin American country to pass a same-sex marriage law, guaranteeing the same rights and duties as a heterosexual couple. Argentina is one of the most open countries in the world for the LGBTIQ+ community, both socially and legislatively, promoting laws that ensure equality regardless of sexual orientation.
How to organize your destination wedding in Argentina if you are a foreigner?
We know how complicated it can feel to think about organizing a destination wedding in Argentina, in a city you don’t know, handling paperwork you’ve never dealt with, and hiring vendors you’ve had no contact with other than virtually…
The help of a Wedding Planner specializing in these types of weddings is practically a necessity. Fabulous Weddings has over 10 years of experience organizing weddings in Argentina: same-sex weddings, and especially weddings for foreigners. They have all the experience and necessary contacts to create an unforgettable experience, regarding both wedding advice (paperwork, requirements, etc.) and all aspects of organizing the celebration (or celebrations!) and your entire stay in Argentina.
With a wealth of experience and having helped couples from over thirty countries from every corner of the world, Fabulous Weddings will not only help you process your marriage certificates but also handle invitation letters for VISAS and immigration paperwork with all the necessary evidence: photos, videos, letters, and all relevant procedures.
And beyond what is strictly related to the wedding, Fabulous Weddings can also help you:
- Find the best flight itinerary from and to your country of origin.
- Find the best accommodation for each couple, taking into account your preferences, needs, and ideal budget.
- Suggest and book tourist activities tailored to the tastes of both members of the couple (for example, reservations at local restaurants, tours of award-winning wineries, dinners prepared by private chefs, countryside days, polo matches, in-home massages, etc.).
- Conduct private tours in Buenos Aires that provide a unique and unforgettable perspective of this metropolis (with bilingual guides).
- Get your dream dress or suit (and, if necessary, have it tailored in under 5 days!).
- Choose the best make-up and hair styling for your wedding day.
- Plan bachelor and bachelorette parties.
- Provide simultaneous translators, both for your wedding ceremony and for translating documents into your native language (a legal requirement).
- Use their entire network of contacts to carry out an “express” wedding (for couples who want to arrive on a Monday and get married the following Friday).
- Plan your honeymoon and romantic trips throughout Argentina!
Contact Fabulous Weddings:
If you would like to contact Fabulous Weddings directly, you can do so through the following channels:
Website: www.fab-weddings.com
E-Mail: [email protected]
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