Marriage registration in Croatia

Marriage in Croatia for foreign citizens.

Croatia is one of the few countries with a simplified visa regime for foreign citizens, similar to Cyprus. In order to get to Croatia, a tourists needs to get a national Croatian visa or you can use multischengen.

More and more our compatriots are looking at Croatia as a place for the official registration of marriages and wedding celebrations. After all, the nature of Croatia is incredibly beautiful. We will answer the most popular questions about marriage registration in Croatia.

Can foreign citizens have an official marriage in Croatia?

Yes, they can. In order to do this, the following documents must be submitted to the Registry Office in Croatia:

1.Passport.

2.Birth certificate. If your partner is an EU citizen, there must be an international birth certificate.

3.Certificates of no current marriage, civil status. Either from the Registry Office at the place of residence and registration, or from your words in the Consular Department in Zagreb.

Can you marry a foreigner in Croatia?

Yes, they can. Tourists can register their marriage in Croatia both with foreigners and Croatian citizens. The specific list of documents is better to clarify in advance with each regional Registry Office separately.

Preparation of documents for marriage registration in Croatia.

To officially register a marriage in Croatia we need:

1.Passport.

2.Birth certificate + certificate that we are issued one birth certificate once in a lifetime. Or just a duplicate of the birth certificate, as the Civil Registry Office of Croatia takes it without return.

3.A certificate from the Registry Office stating that you are not married and can get married, or this certificate from the Consulate in Croatia.

In Croatia, we make a translation into Croatian by a sworn court translator and notarize it. Then the documents are submitted to the Croatian Registry Office. No apostole is needed.

When organizing marriage registration in Croatia by our agency, we ask you only for scans of all documents — we certify and translate them ourselves. And we don’t ask you to come to the registry office, we will do it all by ourselves. All you have to do is fly to Croatia with original documents and enjoy the country and your registration without any bureaucratic nuances.

Do I need an interpreter for my marriage registration in Croatia?

Yes, if you do not know Croatian, an interpreter must be present at the marriage ceremony. The language of interpretation is common for the bride and groom — English or German, Russian.

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

Legalization of marriage certificate for foreign citizens.

After registration of marriage in Croatia for another citizens the marriage certificate is translated into another language. The documents from Croatia could be apostilled if requiered.

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

Standard time of application and paperwork for marriage registration in Croatia:

-Registration at the Registry Office Director’s Office — minimum 2 weeks

-Registration at the Town Hall — minimum 6 months in advance.Registration at the Town Hall currently takes place on Wednesday from 16.00 to 19.00 and on Saturday from 10.00 to 19.00

-Away registration is a minimum of 6 months in advance. Registration can be maximum 10km from the Registry Office (Pula). To the cost of the package in this case is added about 1500 euros.

If you are planning an official marriage registration in Croatia, please fill out the application form and we will contact you shortly for all details and answer all your questions.