Getting Married in Cyprus: Single Status Declaration Guide

Because Cyprus is a Commonwealth destination, and the UK’s Certificate of No Impediment system does not cover Commonwealth countries. In practice, Cypriot municipalities accept a statutory declaration of single status — declared before a solicitor or notary under the Statutory Declarations Act 1835 — as the standard British proof of freedom to marry.

Generate your tailored declaration (£14.99), sign it before a solicitor or notary (statutory £5 fee, never pre-sign), then have it apostilled by the FCDO. If you were previously married, bring your decree absolute or late spouse’s death certificate to the witnessing appointment. Requirements change, so confirm the final list with your wedding planner or the municipality before booking anything.

For Cyprus, the usual proof is a statutory declaration of single status signed before a solicitor or notary — because the UK does not issue Certificates of No Impediment for Commonwealth destinations. Our single status declaration is £14.99, the statutory witnessing fee is £5, and you will usually need an FCDO apostille afterwards. Full background on the freedom to marry declaration.

Planning elsewhere? See our guides for Greece, Spain, Italy, Malta.

Documents used in Cyprus usually need an FCDO apostille after they are signed. GOV.UK legalisation fees, checked 13 August 2026: £45 per document for a standard paper apostille plus courier or postage, or £35 for an e-Apostille where the document type is eligible. GRO certificates cannot take an e-Apostille. Confirm which type the local authority wants before you apply.