As Suas Perguntas Sobre Casar em Gibraltar, Respondidas.

Yes. Gibraltar is well known for welcoming couples who live elsewhere, and there is no requirement to be a resident. The exact documents and notice requirements depend on your nationalities and personal situation, so we confirm the current official list with you before you book travel.

A Gibraltar civil marriage is a legally registered marriage and is widely recognised internationally. Recognition is ultimately a matter for the country where you want the marriage registered, so we recommend checking with your local authority and, where required, obtaining an apostille on your certificate.

The ceremony itself is booked with the Gibraltar Registry Office, and the date depends on their availability. Rock Horizon helps you choose realistic dates, prepare the paperwork and coordinate everything around the ceremony.

Typically valid passports plus documents evidencing your civil status — for example a decree absolute if you are divorced, or a death certificate if you are widowed. Requirements vary by nationality and change over time, so always confirm against the official Government of Gibraltar guidance.

A Special Licence is the mechanism that allows couples to marry without the standard residence or notice waiting period normally required. Whether it applies to you depends on your circumstances and current official rules; we help you understand the process and prepare accordingly.

Many couples arrive a day or two before the ceremony. The minimum depends on the route you use and the current official requirements, which we confirm in writing before you commit to flights.

For a specific date — especially in spring and summer, or on a Friday or Saturday — three to six months is comfortable. Shorter timescales are frequently possible.

Often yes, subject to Registry availability and your paperwork being in order. Tell us your dates and we will tell you honestly what is realistic.

Civil ceremonies take place at the Registry Office and at other locations approved for marriages. Options change from time to time, so we review the currently approved list with you alongside your budget and guest numbers.

Ceremonies can be held at approved venues beyond the Registry Office, subject to authorisation and availability. We will explain which options are currently available for your date.

Civil ceremonies require witnesses to be present and to sign the register. The number required is set by the current official rules — we confirm it for your ceremony type before the day.

No. Witnesses do not need to be Gibraltar residents; they need to meet the applicable requirements and be present at the ceremony with valid identification.

Yes, family members and friends can normally act as witnesses provided they satisfy the applicable requirements and bring valid identification.

Witnesses must be adults under the applicable rules. We confirm the current age requirement with you in advance.

Witnesses need to understand what they are witnessing and signing. Our witnesses speak English, and we can also communicate with you in French or Spanish.

Where the applicable Gibraltar requirements are satisfied, we can arrange suitable witnesses for your ceremony. Acceptance always remains a matter for the Registrar, so we never guarantee an outcome on their behalf.

Tell us as soon as you know. Provided there is time and the requirements are met, we will do our best to arrange a replacement so your ceremony can go ahead.

Practical coordination around your ceremony: witnesses, accommodation, photography, flowers, transport, restaurants and private dining, plus general help with the sequence of the day.

Yes. Many couples ask us to coordinate everything around the ceremony so they have one contact in Gibraltar from the first enquiry to the celebration.

Absolutely. Some couples only need witnesses and accommodation; others want the full arrangement. Our packages are starting points, not rigid formulas.

Yes. Tell us your date, guest numbers and what matters most to you, and we will build a personalised proposal.

We help you understand what is required, prepare your documents and keep the sequence on track. We do not submit or decide anything on the authorities' behalf.

No. Rock Horizon provides administrative and practical coordination. Where legal advice or services from an authorised professional are required, we coordinate with the appropriate professional rather than presenting ourselves as legal advisers.

Yes, subject to availability — either within our own properties or through our network of partner properties and accommodation providers.

Yes. Tell us how many people are travelling and the type of accommodation they need, and we will explore the available options together.

Yes. Coordinating several apartments for one group is something we do regularly through our property work.

Yes — combining your ceremony and your stay is one of the main advantages of organising with a local property team.

Yes, we can arrange details such as flowers or a welcome arrangement on arrival. Tell us what you have in mind.

Yes. Extended stays before or after the wedding are straightforward for us to organise.

Yes. From an intimate lunch to a private dining room for your group, we coordinate with venues we know locally.

Yes. We suggest options that fit your group size, budget and the timing of your ceremony, then handle the reservation.

Yes, private dining is available at a number of venues and we can also explore in-apartment options.

Yes — bouquets, buttonholes and arrangements, coordinated with local florists.

Yes. We work with photographers who know Gibraltar's best light and locations.

Yes, subject to availability for your date.

Yes, we can coordinate hair and makeup around your ceremony timing.

Yes — transfers for the couple and for guests, including airport arrivals.

Yes, we can arrange a cake to your preferences and deliver it to your venue.

Yes, subject to venue rules and availability. Tell us the atmosphere you want.

Yes — Rock tours, boat trips, dolphin watching and dinners are all popular around a wedding weekend.

That is exactly who we work with. Most of our couples plan from abroad and rely on us as their people on the ground.

We communicate directly in English, French and Spanish. This website is also available in Italian, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian and Simplified Chinese.

Yes, French is one of our direct working languages.

Yes, Spanish is one of our direct working languages.

Yes. Everything can be arranged by email, phone, WhatsApp or video call before you travel.

Yes. We help align arrivals, transfers and accommodation so everyone is in the right place at the right time.

It depends on the type of ceremony, the number of guests and the services you add. Costs fall into distinct groups: government fees, Rock Horizon coordination fees, venue fees, third-party supplier fees and accommodation. We set these out separately so you always know what you are paying for.

Each package lists its inclusions on the packages page. Anything not listed is quoted separately so there are no assumptions.

Government fees are set by the authorities and are shown separately from our coordination fees unless a package explicitly states otherwise.

Yes, a deposit confirms your date and allows us to reserve suppliers. The amount and terms are stated in your written proposal.

Yes, subject to availability. Many couples start with the essentials and add photography, flowers or dinner later.

Yes. Send us your date, guest numbers and wishes and we will prepare a written, itemised quotation.

The certificate is issued by the Gibraltar authorities after your ceremony. We explain the current process and help you collect it or arrange onward delivery.

We can help you understand and coordinate the apostille process where your home country requires one for recognition.

Yes, documents can be forwarded by tracked courier once issued.

Yes. We remain your contact in Gibraltar for anything that still needs doing once you are back home.