Key facts
- No Portuguese residence required in many cases
- Preparation can happen before travel
- One official registry appointment in many cases
- Legal-only support, not wedding planning
What “non-resident marriage” means
Non-resident marriage means that you are not living in Portugal as residents, but you use Portugal as the legal jurisdiction for your civil marriage. Same Vibes prepares the process before you travel, so your time in Portugal can stay focused on the official registry appointment.
Who this route is for
This route may be suitable for two foreign citizens, mixed EU / non-EU couples, international couples living in different countries, couples from countries without same-sex marriage, and couples who want a clear European legal route without wedding planning.
What Same Vibes does
We review your situation, explain the document route, prepare the filing strategy, communicate with the Portuguese registry, coordinate the appointment and guide you through the registration.
Timeline and cost
Timelines start from around 2 months once your documents are ready. The initial case request is free to submit. Full Legal Marriage Support — from €1,800.
Legal-only support
Same Vibes is a legal-only service. We are not a wedding agency. We help with the document route, registry filing, date coordination, the official registry appointment in Portugal and the Portuguese marriage certificate.
FAQ
Can non-residents get married in Portugal?
In many cases, yes. Residence in Portugal is not the key issue; citizenship, documents and marital status matter more.
Do we need to move to Portugal?
No. The route is designed for couples who want the legal process in Portugal without relocating.
Do both partners need to come before the appointment?
The preparation can usually happen before travel. The in-person step is the official registry appointment.
Can we come for one day?
In many cases, the process can be built around one official registry appointment, once documents and filing are ready.
Will we receive the certificate the same day?
After registration, the Portuguese marriage certificate is issued on the day of registration.
Is this a wedding planning service?
No. Same Vibes is legal-only and does not sell wedding packages, symbolic ceremonies or event production.
Ready to check your route?
Not living in Portugal? Check whether the Portuguese route works for your case.