Civil Weddings

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Cypriots

1.

Copy of Affidavit that clearly describes the applicant’s marital status (single/ divorced/widowed) and the name of the person that the applicant intends to get married to. In case of divorce or widowhood it must be stated that the applicant has not been married since the divorce/death of his/her spouse.

The affidavit is valid only for 1 month from its date of issue. The original document should be submitted to the Civil Weddings Registry with the application form in order to get the relevant non-marriage certificate.

2.

Original Non-marriage certificate from the Civil Weddings Registrar – District Administration Office
In order to receive the above mentioned certificate it is necessary that both applicants appear personally at the District Administration office and submit the relevant application and original affidavit.

In case of divorced or widowed persons the relevant documents (finalized divorce papers or death certificate of spouse) should be presented.

The Non-marriage certificate is valid for 3 months from the date of issue.

3.

Identity Card

4.

In case of divorce, the original Divorce Certificate issued by the Family Court House must be submitted (the decision must be final and irrevocable – the document must be duly stamped and signed at least 42 days after its date of issue).

5.

In case of widowhood a Death Certificate of the deceased spouse is required.

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European Union Citizens

1.

Affidavit that clearly describes his marital status (single/ divorced/widow). In case of divorce or widowhood must be stated that the applicant has not been married since the divorce/death of his spouse. The Affidavit should also state the name of the person with whom he intends to get married.

Non-Impediment Certificate from the competent authority in the country with an official translation into Greek/ English and duly certified.

In case of divorce, a divorce certificate (final) translated in English or Greek language by a formal authority in the country of origin of the applicant or by Press and Information Office in Cyprus.

In the event of widowhood, death certificate of his spouse translated in English or Greek language by a formal authority in the country of origin of the applicant or by Press and Information Office in Cyprus.

Copy of Birth Certificate translated in English or Greek language by a formal authority in the country of origin of the applicant or by Press and Information Office in Cyprus.

Passport

*In case of British Nationals

British Nationals must submit a Letter of no marriage certificate, issued by the General Register Office. This certificate should be sealed with an Apostille stamp. Furthermore, they must submit an Affidavit stating that they are not married. 

Phone Number: +44 0300 123 1837
www.gov.uk/bmdcertificates
certificates.services@gro.gsi.gov.cy

British Nationals who are coming to Cyprus as Tourist must submit a Single Statutory Declaration, issued by a lawyer in Great Britain. This certificate should be sealed with an Apostille stamp. The certificate is valid for 3 months from the date of issue.

• In case of Divorce: Final court order from ΗΒ (absolute decree or final order) with an Apostille stamp
• In the event of widowhood: Marriage certificate and death certificate of the spouse with an Apostille stamp
• In case of Civil Union: certificate of ending of the Civil Union with an Apostille stamp
• In case of name change or gender: certificate – deed poll with an Apostille stamp

Passport

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Third Countries Citizens

1.

Temporary residence permit the validity of which should not be less than one month the day of the application for a non-Impediment Certificate. If the validity of Temporary residence permit is less than a month (even one day) the applicant must submit receipt of payment of a new application for a temporary residence permit in the Republic of Cyprus.

Affidavit that clearly describes his marital status (single/ divorced/widow). In case of divorce or widowhood must be stated that the applicant has not been married since the divorce/death of his spouse. The Affidavit should also state the name of the person with whom he intends to get married.

Non-Impediment Certificate from the competent authority of the country of origin of the applicant with an official translation into Greek/English and duly certified.
In case of divorce, a divorce certificate (final) with an official translation into Greek or English and duly certified.

In the event of widowhood, death certificate of his spouse with an official translation into Greek or English and duly certified.

Copy of Birth Certificate translated in English or Greek language by a formal authority in the country of origin of the applicant or by Press and Information Office in Cyprus.

Passport

Third countries citizens must submit their documents at the District Administration Office [2 Alkeou Street, 1458 Nicosia] before applying for the marriage at the Municipality
For further information please visit the following web page: https://www.moi.gov.cy/moi/cr/cr.nsf/nonimpcert_el/nonimpcert_el?OpenDocument