Marriage registration in Serbia

Getting married in Serbia for Russian citizens.

Serbia is on the list of countries where Russians can safely fly for a weekend and where they do not need a visa. Unlike the famous resorts of Turkey and Egypt, Serbia is not about resting on the beach, but about city walks. You can go for a walk in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, or go to a ski resort or see small regional towns.

Serbia is an atmospheric country of the Balkan Peninsula. Similar nature can be seen in Bulgaria, Montenegro, Croatia.

Many Russians are increasingly thinking about registering a marriage outside the borders of Russia. To make it memorable, beautiful, atmospheric, and budget-friendly.

Can citizens of the Russian Federation formally marry in Serbia?

Yes, in order to register your marriage in Serbia you will need:

Internal passport

Foreign passport

Birth certificate with the embassy’s stamp on the authenticity of the copy

Certificate of no impediments for getting married in Serbia. Issued on the basis of a national passport. The Russian Civil Registry Office does not accept such a certificate.

Application from the Embassy to register in Serbia

Registration card «white card» is issued at the place of residence. This registration is handled by the place where you are staying.

This registration card determines in which country the marriage will be registered. The opština depends on the district of the city and you should only go to the municipality that is listed on your white card.

Preparation of documents for marriage registration in Serbia.

For the official registration of marriage in Serbia you need quite a small list of documents.

If everything is clear with the first items from the documents, the most question arises with obtaining this certificate. It must be received in person at the Russian Embassy in Serbia.

All documents are translated from Russian into Serbian language exclusively on the territory of Serbia by sworn court translator and then notarized. After that, the documents are ready to be submitted to the Civil Registry Office in Serbia.

And for registration of marriage on the territory of Serbia it is necessary to have 2 witnesses.

With the help of our agency, the time between filing the application and the registration date can be shortened to just 3 days. And we also provide witnesses if needed.

Interpreter from Serbian to Russian must be present at the ceremony itself. The person who concludes marriages is called «matichar» — it is an employee of Serbian registry office.

How can I legalize my marriage certificate for Russia?

After the ceremony, the certificate must be translated by a court interpreter, and the translation itself must be certified in the embassy, or in Russia through a notary who will certify the translation.