Is marriage in Greece your dream? It is possible to get married in this stunning Mediterranean nation, regardless of your nationality. However, there are some legal formalities and documents to consider, like getting a Certificate of No Impediment, translating documents into Greek, and arranging for a religious ceremony if wanted. We’ll go over all the important details you should be aware of before getting married in Greece in this article.
In Greece, who is eligible to get married legally?
Regardless of their citizenship, foreigners can get married in Greece. On the other hand, non-Greeks marrying Greek nationals must possess a current residency permit.
Greece has an 18-year-old minimum legal age for marriage, although younger couples can still get married with a judge’s approval and their parents’ or legal guardians’ consent.
Getting a marriage license may take some time, as many official procedures in Greece involve waiting periods of weeks or even months. To ensure you have plenty of time, it is best to apply well in advance. On the other hand, a civil marriage license can be issued within seven days of approval.
What documents are required in Greece to get married?
The following is a list of the documents that both couples must provide in order to get a Greek marriage license or certificate:
- A current passport or proof of identity.
- A residence permit (if you are a foreign national marrying a Greek Citizen).
- A duly authorized and certified copy of the individual’s birth certificate. It is necessary to translate the document into Greek. An apostille stamp is necessary on the birth certificate to certify it.
- Divorce certificate in the event that either has been married before, or a death certificate (with translation into Greek).
- The appropriate authorities must certify the Certificate of No Impediment (CNI). Greek and English must be used on the certificate and be apostilled
- Proof of newspaper wedding announcements, should one of the couple is a Greek citizen.
The legalization of documents or the Apostille stamp
Since 1961, Hague Convention apostilles, or apostille stamps, have facilitated the legalization of documents for use across international borders. The Hague Convention was established on October 5, 1961. The Apostille stamp allows the document to be legally recognized by confirming its authenticity. Visiting a government office in the country where the document was first obtained to receive copies of documents such as divorce decrees and birth certificates. Keep in mind that every document needs an apostille stamp if you intend to use it outside Canada. The applicant will require a letter from their local registry or records confirming the document’s validity if they are from a country that has not ratified the Hague Convention. The documents may also be authenticated by the competent authority in the applicant’s home country.
We at Document Legalization of Canada Inc., the first and foremost provider of apostille certificate in Canada can help you and provide you peace of mind, while we take care of your export document legalization. Call our Toll-Free number 1-833-700-5342 or email us at [email protected] to find out how our document apostille specialist can help you.
