H1: Recognition of Civil Marriages Conducted Abroad – Legal Process for Cypriot Citizens
H2: Why Register Your Foreign Marriage in Cyprus?
If you are a Cypriot citizen and you got married abroad — whether in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, or elsewhere — you are required to register your marriage with the Civil Registry and Migration Department in Cyprus.
Failure to do so can:
-
Affect your civil status records
-
Delay issuance of family status certificates
-
Cause complications in inheritance, taxation, or children registration in Cyprus
H2: What Type of Marriage Can Be Recognized?
The Cypriot authorities recognize civil marriages conducted abroad if they meet the following criteria:
-
The marriage was performed by a legally recognized civil authority
-
It was not contrary to Cypriot public order (e.g. polygamous or underage marriage)
-
The marriage certificate is original or certified and officially translated into Greek or English
Note: Religious marriages may require different procedures depending on the country and church authority involved.
H2: How to Register Your Civil Marriage in Cyprus
H3: 1. Required Documents
-
Original marriage certificate (certified true copy if possible)
-
Apostille stamp or legalization depending on the country
-
Official translation into Greek or English by a recognized translator
-
Cypriot identity cards or passports of both spouses
-
Power of Attorney (if applying from abroad)
H3: 2. Where to Submit
You may submit the documents:
-
At the Civil Registry and Migration Department in Nicosia
-
At the District Administration Offices
-
Or via authorised legal representative in Cyprus (e.g. your lawyer)
H2: Legal Support from Abroad – How We Help
At E. CHATZIDIMITRIOU LLC, we provide full legal assistance to Cypriots living abroad by:
-
Preparing and submitting the required documents
-
Handling all communication with Cypriot authorities
-
Translating and legalizing certificates
-
Acting as your official representative with a Power of Attorney
-
Obtaining proof of registration and updated family status documents
H2: Need Help Registering Your Foreign Marriage in Cyprus?
We assist Cypriot citizens and Greek-Cypriot expats worldwide. Whether you got married in New York, London, Sydney or anywhere else — we’ll make sure your marriage is officially recognized in Cyprus.
Website: www.hatzidimitriouvirtuallaw.com
Email: info@hatzidimitriouvirtuallaw.com
U.S. Contact: +13474034789
Update your family status in Cyprus — no matter where you live.