Aphrodite Island Bride

Legalities

In order to marry in Cyprus you must satisfy a number of legal requirements. The process is not too daunting and Aphrodite Island Bride can make many of the necessary arrangements for you in order to make the process as easy as possible.

Couples must arrive in Cyprus at least 4 days before the wedding. On arrival, it is necessary for the couple to attend a short appointment with the Marriage Officer to confirm that all the legal requirements have been complied with. Aphrodite Island Bride will arrange this appointment for you and accompany you, if you require it.

You will also need to provide the following documents:

• Each to have valid 10-year passports, not due to expire within six months, plus photocopies of all pages relating to the personal information contained therein.
• Each have your own Single Status Statutory Declaration confirming that you are free to get married. This must include your name, address, nationality, religion, passport number and occupation; state whether single, divorced or widowed; that you intend to marry in Cyprus and be signed and stamped by a UK solicitor, stating ‘solicitor’ on the document.
• Scottish nationals should obtain a Certificate of No Impediment from the local registry office in place of the Declaration.
• Irish nationals must apply to the Irish Embassy for a Freedom to Marry certificate, which can take up to two months to obtain - this certificate is required before any wedding can take place.
• Birth certificates or adoption certificates, if adopted.
• If divorced, a copy of the decree absolute or if a previous marriage was annulled, a copy of the annulment.
• If widowed, a copy of the death certificate .
• If under 18, proof of parental consent, stamped and signed by a solicitor.
• Proof of name change by Deed Poll, stamped and signed by a solicitor.
• The fee of approximately £200GBP

If you are opting for a church service the following also applies:

• Catholic weddings ~ both must be baptised into Christian faith. A civil ceremony must also take place prior to a Catholic church wedding ~ this can be on the same day.
• Anglican weddings ~ at least one of the two must be baptised or christened into Christian faith. A marriage licence is required from the Town Hall prior to the wedding taking place.
• A meeting with the priest who will conduct the service is normally expected prior to the wedding.
• An additional fee of £300GBP (in addition to the £200GBP civil licence fee)

Need help?

Please don't hesitate to drop us an email if you have any queries or just want to talk through the legalities. We know planning a wedding in Cyprus from the UK may seem daunting but we're here to help. There is no charge for our advice.