Civil Marriage in Cyprus

Tying the Knot in Cyprus

Surrounded by the azure blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the charming island of Cyprus has become a well-loved destination for millions of people. As the mythical birthplace of Goddess Aphrodite, it is only natural that Cyprus has become known as ‘the island of beauty and love’, and as such, its air of romance attracts over 10,000 couples to the island each year to celebrate and commemorate their love, including marriages, honeymoons, anniversaries and intimate breaks.

If you are thinking about planning your dream island wedding, choosing Rideo and Cyprus will promise you and your guests an unforgettable, magical experience with cherished memories to last a lifetime.

Wedding Planning by Rideo

The Rideo Group has long-term experience in flawless civil wedding planning. We are very proud of our modern, professional, and highly detail-oriented approach to every single one of our events, and for the personal touch and tailored service that each couple receives from us.

Whether you prefer to have a civil marriage ceremony at a town hall; a religious ceremony; a small guest reception, or a large wedding celebration in Cyprus, our wedding planners will offer you the best suggestions and support every step of the way to ensure that your day is as special as you’ve always dreamt it would be!

Civil Marriage in Cyprus

Civil marriage at a municipal town hall in Cyprus is solemnised under the provision of the Cyprus Marriage Law, and is internationally valid and recognised. A civil marriage can take place between Cypriots, a Cypriot and a foreigner, or two foreigners. Same-sex couples can also have their relationships recognised through civil unions.

Preparation

If a couple intends to have a civil wedding at a Cypriot municipal town hall, both bride and groom must provide us with valid identification documents at least 15 days prior to the date. Booking for the ceremony, however, can be done within three months of the event.

In special or urgent circumstances our marriage coordinators will do their best to arrange your wedding within 2-3 days or even the same day! Please note that in this event availability will depend entirely on the municipality.

All documents provided must be original, valid, and recent, and presented within six months from the date of issue. If in a foreign language (except Greek), documents must be translated to English and certified by the appropriate authorities, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice, a licensed solicitor, etc.

As failure to submit original documentation will lead to the cancellation of your wedding. we strongly advise that you carry all wedding documents on your person or in your hand luggage. This is to better deal with any unexpected inconvenience, such as delayed or missing baggage.

If either the bride or groom is under 18 years of age, the parental presence or written proof of parental consent is required. The written consent must be translated into English and stamped and signed by a solicitor, licensed attorney, or notary.

Document requirements 

1. Valid Passport and/or National ID

2. Certificate of Singleness or Marriage Record.*

3. In the case of divorce, the original or a certified copy of the final divorce paper translated to English (except if in Greek) must be provided, along with the certificate issued by the appropriate authority (Registry Office, Ministry of Interior, Embassy, etc.) confirming the divorced marital status.*

 4. In the case of widowhood, the death of spouse certificate translated to English (except if in Greek), and the certificate from the official authority (Registry Office, Ministry of Interior, Embassy, etc.) confirming the widower/widow marital status is required.*

All the above certificates should feature an Apostille seal. Please check whether your country is a party to the Apostille Hague Convention.

4. An affidavit from the local court

Download the list of required documents (PDF) for Citizens of Cyprus, Israel, Lebanon.

Important!

• Please note that the marriage procedure and document requirements may vary depending on the nationality of applicants.
• If either party is not of Cypriot or other EU nationality, a valid visa and relevant airport stamps may be required by the Marriage Officer.
• If either party has a temporary residence permit (i.e. is not of Cypriot or other EU nationality but a foreign employee, student, etc.) a marriage license from the Ministry of Interior is required. 
• Citizens who entered Cyprus from the occupied part of the island (Turkish side) may be rejected in providing civil marriage services since the entrance to the country from the occupied territory is considered to be an illegal entry to the Republic of Cyprus.

Please contact us for more information.