Destination Weddings

Cyprus

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At a glance

Marrying in Cyprus

Cyprus is one of the easiest places in Europe for couples to marry legally, with town hall ceremonies, clifftop venues and reliable sunshine. English is widely spoken, which makes planning feel refreshingly simple.

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Best timeApr to Jun, Sep to Nov

Warm without August heat

Flight time4.5 hours

Direct to Paphos from Gatwick

VisaNo visa

UK visitors up to 90 days, Cyprus is outside Schengen

Legal weddingLegally binding

No residency needed. Bring passports, birth certificates and proof of single status, with a special licence for short stays

Top tipWatch document dates

Marital status documents are only valid for three months from issue, so time your UK paperwork carefully

Checked against official UK government and embassy guidance. Rules can change, so confirm paperwork with the registry before you book.

Explore Cyprus by area

Limassol2 venues · Beachfront, FamilyExplore the area →Paphos6 venues · Resort, NatureExplore the area →Troodos Mountains2 venues · Nature, VineyardExplore the area →

12 venues in Cyprus

Hand-picked from 324 venues in 31 countries and 59 areas

When to book

Your Cyprus wedding, month by month

Marrying abroad runs to a longer clock than at home. The best venues book a year or more ahead, and the legal paperwork has its own timings. Here is the order that works.

  1. 12 to 18 months
  2. 12 months
  3. 9 months
  4. 6 months
    • Book photographer, florist and music
    • Plan a menu tasting or site visit
    • Arrange travel insurance
  5. 3 months
    • Start the legal paperwork, sooner if your route asks
    • Confirm final guest numbers
    • Plan the welcome and farewell events
  6. 1 month
    • Final payments and timings
    • Pack documents in your hand luggage
    • Hand the day over to your planner