Civil Marriage
Civil Marriage
In order to have a civil marriage in Cyprus, the couple must present certain documents and full-fill some requirements. The first requirement is to present legal identification or travel documents, such as passport. You also must be in possession of evidence that you are free to marry, such as a confirmation from the competent authority of your country (i.e. the Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
In other words you must have a signed and stamped paper saying that you are not already married, and this document must not be older than 3 months from your scheduled civil wedding day.
All documents regarding legal divorce, certificates in cases of divorces, certificates of widowhood etc, must be duly certified by a competent authority of your country (i.e. the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or a licensed attorney, solicitor, or notary etc.) as a true and valid document for the period of the application for civil marriage in Cyprus.
British Passport Holders
(The documents are valid for 3-6 months from the date of issue unless they indicate otherwise.)
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Affidavit or Statutory Declaration
Affidavit or Statutory Declaration from a Solicitor or a Commissioner for Oaths or a Notary Public in UK
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certificate from the Ministry of Interior
In case of Foreigners who live in Cyprus for more than a year, a certificate from the Ministry of Interior (in Cyprus) is needed. Its date of issue must not be more than two months.
Irish Passport Holders
(The documents are valid for 120 days from the date of issue.)
Lebanese Passport Holders
(The documents are valid for 120 days from the date of issue.)
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Certificate from the Ministry of Interior
Certificate from the Ministry of Interior – Individual and Family Civil Status Record (Stamped by Ministry of Justice, Ministry of F.A., Embassy of Cyprus in Lebanon, translator/notary) !
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More documents
1 set certified copy of the documents and 2 set simple copies of all the documents Validity: 3 Months from the date of issue.