Cyprus Marriage Law - Legal requirements for getting married in Cyprus. |
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10 year passport with at least 6 months validity following the return date for Bride and Groom. | ||
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Full birth certificates not the shortened version. |
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Adoption certificates where appropriate. | ||
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For divorced people, decree absolute. | ||
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For widows or widowers, death certificates for former spouses. | ||
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If aged under 18 – a legal letter of consent from parent or guardian stamped and signed by a solicitor. | ||
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Affidavits for UK passport holders, endorsed by a solicitor- one each not a joint one, should be obtained no earlier than 3 months prior to the wedding date. | ||
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For Irish citizens- a ‘Freedom to Marry’ certificate, from the Department of Foreign Affairs in Ireland or the Irish Embassy of England. Be aware – these can take sometime to come through apply no later than 6 weeks before expected travel date. | ||
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For non – UK citizen signed letter from your consulate, OR from the town where your birth was registered, stating that you are single and free to marry. |
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If names have been changed by deed poll- legal proof, stamped and signed by a solicitor. | ||
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For Anglican ceremonies - at least one baptism certificate. | ||
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For Catholic both Bride and Groom need baptism certificates. | ||
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A photocopy of passports of the two witnesses. |
