Marriage or civil partnership in Cyprus

Check the laws in Cyprus to make sure you can get married or register an opposite-sex civil partnership. Your marriage or civil partnership will be recognised in the UK if:

• you follow the correct process according to the law in Cyprus
• it would be allowed under UK law

The person conducting your ceremony or relevant local authority can help you understand the processes you need to follow to get married or register an opposite-sex civil partnership, including what documents you’ll need.

If you’re asked to provide a certificate of no impediment or marital status affirmation, explain that the UK does not issue these for Commonwealth countries. Check if there’s a standard letter to help explain this.

Marriage registration

Marriages that take place abroad according to another country’s law are not added to UK records. Your marriage will be registered in Cyprus instead. The person conducting your ceremony can tell you how to get a marriage certificate. You will not be able to register at or get a certificate from a UK register office, or British embassy or consulate. Keep your marriage certificate as evidence of your marriage. You may want to get it translated, especially if you want to use it outside Cyprus. Find a qualified translator.