Aliathon Resort Weddings
The Process
Getting married abroad is very exciting but also stressful. You can be assured that the Aliathon wedding coordinator will make it as easy as possible. We look after all details for the wedding preparation, the accommodation for the guests, the legal work, the beautification of the bridal party as well as the party celebration afterwards. Enjoy all of the above in a fantastic environment where you can experience the holiday of your lifetime.
Below you will find a comprehensive list of all documents that are required for a civil wedding in Cyprus, if arriving from the UK. Civil ceremonies are performed by the local Town Hall of Geroskipou at any of our stunning Wedding Ceremony Venues.
For more information, please contact our wedding coordinator on weddings@aliathonresort.com
MARRIAGE LICENSE
You will need a Marriage Licence to marry in Cyprus, the first thing to do upon arrival in Cyprus is to file an application to obtain a special marriage license. This allows couples to get married three (3) full working days after the application is submitted. The application is submitted to the wedding clerk at the local Town Hall (Monday to Friday, before 10:00 hours) and must be accompanied by the correct documents, the link below will inform you of all that is needed. These requirements apply to British passport holders only. All other nationalities must refer to their respective government agencies for accurate information regarding the necessary paperwork.Two witnesses are required in accordance with Cyprus Law – the resort can supply witnesses if necessary.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
You will then need to send the statutory declaration and any of the below documents, that are applicable to you, to the UK Foreign Office for the apostille stamp.
✓ Valid passports
✓ Long Birth Certificates, does not need an apostille
✓ Statutory Declarations, will need an apostille stamp
✓ Decree Absolute, if applicable will need an apostille stamp
✓ Deed Poll/Name Change or Adoption Certificate, will need an apostille stamp
✓ Death certificates if applicable, does not need an apostille
✓ No Trace Letter (this is a new requirement from 2023), will need an apostille stamp
Please open the link below and carefully read the information inside.
2023 Legal requirements & template for Statutory declaration
Below is a link to the government website, this gives info on the procedure of how to get the Apostille Stamp.
Get your document legalised – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
VALIDITY OF MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
A marriage certificate issued in Cyprus is a legally recognised document. For happy couples from the UK, you will need for the original Certificate of Marriage to be legalised. For this purpose, the so-called “Apostille stamp” must be purchased at the town hall, when applying for your licence. Your marriage certificate will then be delivered to the resort, the next working day complete with apostille stamp.
There is no need to register your marriage when you get home. After the celebration of the marriage, the Marriage Officer will forward a certified copy of the notice of marriage to the local Embassy or Consulate of such country.