Marriage registration in Montenegro

Conclusion of marriage on the territory of Montenegro.

Montenegro is one of the few countries where do not need a tourist visa. And unlike Turkey and Egypt is not so promoted.

More and more of our compatriots are looking at Montenegro as a place for the official registration of marriage. Let us answer the most popular questions about marriage registration in Montenegro.

Is a marriage recognized as a marriage in Russia?

A marriage officially concluded in Montenegro is recognized in Russia. You will only have to notify the FMS or MFC of this marriage when you fly to Russia.

Can Russian citizens enter into an official marriage in Montenegro?

Yes, they can. If this is the first marriage for you, the following documents must be submitted to the Registry Office of Montenegro:

1.Passport.

2.Birth certificate.

3.Certificate of absence of current marriage, and in case of divorce, must be the date of divorce.This certificate can be issued by the registry office in Russia (form 35) or notarized form.

Can Russian citizens marry a foreigner in Montenegro?

Yes, they can. Russian tourists can register their marriage on the territory of Montenegro with both foreigners and citizens of Montenegro. It is better to clarify the specific list of documents in advance with each regional registry office separately or write to us to advise you.

Preparation of documents for marriage registration in Montenegro.

To officially register your marriage in Montenegro, we need scans of all your documents without any certification or apostille.

In Montenegro we make a translation into Montenegrin by a sworn court translator, and notarized. Then the documents are transferred to the registry office in Montenegro.

When organizing marriage registration in Montenegro by our agency, we ask you only scans of all documents — we do the certification and translation ourselves. And also we do not ask you to come to submit the documents to the registry office, we will do all this ourselves. You only have to fly to Montenegro and enjoy this country and your registration without bureaucratic nuances.

Do I need an interpreter at the marriage registration in Montenegro?

Yes, if you do not know Montenegrin, an interpreter must be present at the marriage ceremony. The language of translation is chosen common for the bride and groom — Russian, for example.

How much does it cost to register a marriage in Montenegro?

The cost of our services for marriage registration includes full support of marriage registration from consultations in the preparation of documents in your home country to the registration itself and legalization of the certificate for Russia.

Namely:

Reservation of date and time of marriage registration

Translation into Montenegrin and notarization of birth certificates

Translation into Montenegrin and notarization of passports

Translation into Montenegrin and notarization of certificates of absence of obstacles

Registration documents (application, forms, etc.)

Payment of all state fees and charges

Preparation of documents for the marriage ceremony, coordination and coordination with the registry office

Filing an application to the Registry Office without the presence of the newlyweds

Filing an application to the Registry Office the day before the marriage registration (you can fly to Montenegro even on the day of the marriage registration).

Registration in the registry office in Budva or the registrar’s departure to your hotel or to a picturesque place in the Budva region.

Services of Russian-speaking wedding coordinator for the time of registration

Interpreter at the wedding ceremony (Russian or English)

Legalization of marriage certificate for Russia

Consulting support on all matters related to wedding and Montenegro.

Additionally paid:

Rent of a place for the away ceremony

Travel of the registrar for the ceremony outside the Budva region

Photographer

Videographer

Make-up artist and hairdresser

Decoration (floristry and decor)

Legalization of marriage certificate for citizens of Russia.

After registration of marriage in Montenegro for Russian citizens, the marriage registration certificate is notarized and translated into Russian. On documents from Montenegro for Russia apostille is not put. We will legalize the marriage certificate for Russia on the day of registration.

How long does it take to register a marriage in Montenegro?

The standard time of application and paperwork for marriage registration in Montenegro is 1 months in advance.

For newlyweds of our company we offer a unique service of marriage registration in Budva with a minimum time of submission of documents — 1-3 days before the desired date of registration.

What else should I know about marriage registration in Montenegro?

1)The bride can change to her husband’s surname or keep her own surname. This is left to the discretion of the newlyweds.

2) Two witnesses are required for the marriage. The witnesses must carry identification. If you will be a couple, we provide witnesses free of charge for our couples.

Questions about marriage registration in Montenegro that we have successfully solved and registered marriage.

• I lost my birth certificate
• We are not in Russia and cannot get a certificate of marital status
• I got married 3 times, each time I changed my surname, what do I need to get married?
• After marriage registration we plan to live in another country.
• We are currently in Montenegro and we decided to get married abruptly.
• I have two citizenships, I would like to get married not according to the citizenship where I was born
• I am a citizen of Ukraine/ USA/ Israel/ UK/ Canada/ Spain/ France/ Lithuania, can I get married in Montenegro
• In my country the civil registry office does not issue a certificate of marital status.
• I have only cash, there is no way I can pay for your services in advance by transfer/cards.
• I am a minor, I want to get married in Montenegro
• We are two girls from Russia and we want to get married to move to another country as a family
• I am a citizen of another country but I have an investor visa for the UK. I need a marriage where I can transfer my spouse officially to the UK
• We are from Muslim countries where a civil marriage is not possible, can we get married
• I was adopted and the new family changed my surname

All of the above are just a small part of the issues with which we have registered the marriages of our newlyweds. We are approached when you need high service and 100% guarantee. We are professionals in registering official marriages in Montenegro. All our newlyweds have migrated, reunited, obtained visas in the future — without the slightest problems.

If you are planning to register your marriage in Montenegro, fill out an application and we will contact you shortly to clarify all the details and answer all your questions