{"id":401,"date":"2015-06-30T08:36:00","date_gmt":"2015-06-30T08:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/?page_id=401"},"modified":"2023-12-06T10:17:50","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T10:17:50","slug":"legal-requirements-for-getting-married-in-croatia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/legal-requirements-for-getting-married-in-croatia.html","title":{"rendered":"Legal Requirements for<br>Getting Married in Croatia"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"subheading\">The legal requirements for getting married in Croatia are relatively straightforward.<\/h2>\n<p>The necessary documentation and the process to be followed in respect of the legal requirements for getting married in Croatia are outlined below. Please keep in mind that it is intended to be a starting point and guideline only.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_44222\" style=\"width: 1089px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/real-destination-wedding-cost-micro-wedding-in-dubrovnik.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44222\" class=\"wp-image-44222 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c_j_real_wedding_budget_breakdown_dubrovnik_croatia-2.jpg\" alt=\"C &amp; J's Dubrovnik Palace Hotel Viewpoint Ceremony Venue Dubrovnik Real Wedding Budget Breakdown | Planned by Dubrovnik Design | Fabijan Weddings Photography\" width=\"1079\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c_j_real_wedding_budget_breakdown_dubrovnik_croatia-2.jpg 1079w, https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c_j_real_wedding_budget_breakdown_dubrovnik_croatia-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c_j_real_wedding_budget_breakdown_dubrovnik_croatia-2-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c_j_real_wedding_budget_breakdown_dubrovnik_croatia-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c_j_real_wedding_budget_breakdown_dubrovnik_croatia-2-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1079px) 100vw, 1079px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-44222\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/real-destination-wedding-cost-micro-wedding-in-dubrovnik.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C &amp; J&#8217;s Dubrovnik Palace Hotel Viewpoint Ceremony<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Although much care and effort has been taken to ensure the information provided is correct please do not take it as legal advice. I strongly advise you to consult the Croatian Embassy or Consulate for first-hand information on the legal requirements for getting married in Croatia.<\/p>\n<p><em>Please Note: \u00a0Required documentation and the legal process may vary from nationality to nationality.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Essential Facts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/croatia-wedding-ceremony.html\">Civil and Religious ceremonies<\/a> are legally binding in Croatia<\/li>\n<li>Civil ceremonies can take place in almost any location, provided it has approval from the Registry Office<\/li>\n<li>There is no minimum residency period<\/li>\n<li>A court-appointed translator must be present if either of the couple does not speak Croatian<\/li>\n<li>If you wish to have a religious ceremony you must take additional steps which are set out below<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Legality of Marriage<\/h3>\n<p>Marriages performed in Croatia are internationally recognised and legally binding.<\/p>\n<h3>Residency Requirements<\/h3>\n<p>There are no minimum residency requirements, although you will be required to meet with the Registrar at the Town Hall a couple of days before your wedding takes place. The Registrar will discuss your paperwork and run through the required procedure with you.<\/p>\n<p>If you are using a <a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wedding-planners-in-croatia.html\">wedding planner<\/a> they should schedule this meeting for you however\u00a0if you are organising your own wedding you must ensure you make this appointment to see the Registrar before your wedding.<\/p>\n<h3>Required Documentation<\/h3>\n<p>All documentation is required to be original or certified copies and <a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wedding-abroad-documentation.html#translations\">translated<\/a> into Croatian by the relevant authorities.<\/p>\n<p>Your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wedding-abroad-documentation.html#certificate-of-NI\">Certificate of No Impediment <\/a>\u00a0\/ Certificate of Freedom to Marry and Full Birth Certificates must <strong>not be older than 3 months (90 days).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All documentation must be submitted to the Registrar at the Town Hall\u00a030 to 45 days prior to your wedding taking place.\u00a0If you are using a <a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wedding-planners-in-croatia.html\">wedding planner<\/a> they will organise this on your behalf. However, if you are organising your own wedding\u00a0you will need to make provisions to ensure your documentation is correctly submitted and lodged on time.<\/p>\n<p>The following documentation for both the bride and groom is required to be presented when applying for a marriage licence in Croatia.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wedding-abroad-documentation.html#certificate-of-NI\">Certificate of No Impediment <\/a>\/ Certificate of Freedom to Marry bearing the stamp <a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wedding-abroad-documentation.html#authentication\">apostille<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Full passport with minimum validity of twelve months.<\/li>\n<li>Photocopies of the picture page of the passports of the bride and the groom<\/li>\n<li>Photocopies of the picture page of the passports for your two witnesses, listing their name, address and occupation.<\/li>\n<li>Full Birth Certificate (showing mother and fathers names), bearing the stamp <a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wedding-abroad-documentation.html#authentication\">apostille.<\/a> , issued no more than 90 days prior to your wedding.<\/li>\n<li>If you are divorced \u2013 Decree Absolute and previous Marriage Certificate.<\/li>\n<li>If you are a widower \u2013 Death Certificate of previous spouse and previous Marriage Certificate.<\/li>\n<li>Name Change Deed Poll Certificate \u2013 if applicable.<\/li>\n<li>Adoption Certificate \u2013 if applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Religious Wedding Requirements<\/h3>\n<p>Foreigners who whish to marry in a religious ceremony, are required to contact the nearest <a href=\"https:\/\/uprava.gov.hr\/naseljena-mjesta-i-maticna-podrucja-2168\/2168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local Register Office in Croatia<\/a> where the wedding is to take place and officially notify them of the intended marriage. They will issue a Certificate affirming the requirements for marriage in religious form, which is valid for three months. The Registrar will issue the couple with a civil Marriage Certificate, on the basis of the Marriage Certificate issued by the church.<\/p>\n<h3>Certificate of Marriage<\/h3>\n<p>If you are resident in the UK, Ireland, Australia, USA or\u00a0Canada,your marriage licence and all paperwork will be issued in English and will be valid in your home country.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third first\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wedding-planners-in-croatia.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13812 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/find-a-destination-wedding-planner-in-one-easy-step.jpg\" alt=\"Find Destination Wedding Planners in Croatia - One Easy Step\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/find-a-destination-wedding-planner-in-one-easy-step.jpg 600w, https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/find-a-destination-wedding-planner-in-one-easy-step-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/easy-supplier-finder.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13814 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/find-a-destination-wedding-venue-in-one-easy-step.jpg\" alt=\"Find Destination Wedding Venues in Croatia - One Easy Step\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/find-a-destination-wedding-venue-in-one-easy-step.jpg 600w, https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/find-a-destination-wedding-venue-in-one-easy-step-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/easy-supplier-finder.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13813 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/find-a-destination-wedding-supplier-in-one-easy-step.jpg\" alt=\"Find Destination Wedding Suppliers in Croatia - One Easy Step\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/find-a-destination-wedding-supplier-in-one-easy-step.jpg 600w, https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/find-a-destination-wedding-supplier-in-one-easy-step-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h3>Additional Details<\/h3>\n<p>For more information on the type of <strong>wedding\u00a0ceremony<\/strong> you may have in Croatia\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/croatia-wedding-ceremony.html\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For information in respect of <strong>same-sex marriages<\/strong> in Croatia <a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/gay-marriage-countries.html\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"greybox\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\"><em>If you are planning your own destination wedding in Croatia but don&#8217;t feel comfortable arranging the legalities, then the perfect option may be a combination of organising it yourself and using a wedding planner. Many <a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wedding-planners-in-croatia.html\">wedding planners in Croatia<\/a> will happily sort out the paperwork to ensure your marriage is legal and charge you a one-off fee for doing this. You will not be under any obligation to use their services for organising any other part of your wedding.<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e4dbd9;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fef5f3;border-color:#ffffff;color:#4e4e4e;\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #4e4e4e;\"><strong><br \/>\nNeed help with the Legal Requirements<br \/>\nfor Getting Married in Croatia?<br \/>\nGet free expert advice here<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:08px\"><\/div><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/legal-requirements-for-getting-married-abroad.html\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#fff;background-color:#c11964;border-color:#9b1450;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#fff;padding:0px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:32px;border-color:#d45e93;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;text-shadow:none;-moz-text-shadow:none;-webkit-text-shadow:none\"> FIND OUT MORE<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Further Information<\/h3>\n<p>For further information on the legal requirements for getting married in Croatia please contact the Croatian Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence.<\/p>\n<div class=\"greybox\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>A full listing of Croatian Diplomatic Missions and Consular Offices can be found on the following link:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mvep.gov.hr\/embassies-and-consulates\/embassies-of-the-republic-of-croatia-in-the-world\/244601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Croatian Embassy or Diplomatic Mission<\/a> in your country<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In addition, contact your country&#8217;s Embassy in Croatia:<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/world\/organisations\/british-embassy-zagreb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">British Embassy in Croatia<\/a><br \/>\nTel: +385 (1) 600 9100<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfa.ie\/embassies\/irish-embassies-abroad\/europe\/croatia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Irish Embassy in Croatia<\/a><br \/>\nTel: +385 (1) 631 0025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/croatia.embassy.gov.au\/zgrb\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Australian Embassy in Croatia<\/a><br \/>\nTel: +385 (1) 4891 200<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfat.govt.nz\/en\/countries-and-regions\/europe\/italy\/new-zealand-embassy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">New Zealand Embassy in Croatia (Italy accredited)<\/a><br \/>\nTel:+39 (06) 853 7501<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.usembassy.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">American Embassy in Croatia<\/a><br \/>\nTel: +385 (1) 661 2200<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.canadainternational.gc.ca\/croatia-croatie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Canadian Embassy in Croatia<\/a><br \/>\nTel: +385 (1) 488 1200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/dirco1.azurewebsites.net\/budapest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">South African Embassy in Croatia (Hungary accredited)<\/a><br \/>\nTel: \u00a0+36 (1) 392 0999<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"featured-box-wrap\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h4 class=\"headline\">Getting Married in Croatia &#8211; First Steps<\/h4>\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"one-half first\">\n<div id=\"attachment_6485\" style=\"width: 330px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wedding-in-croatia.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6485\" class=\"wp-image-6485 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Croatia-Wedding-Guide-Prince-Ksenia-Indian-Wedding-in-Dubrovnik-Dubrovnik-Weddings-Events-Svadbas-Photography-.jpg\" alt=\"Croatia Wedding Guide \/\/ Prince &amp; Ksenia's Indian Wedding\/\/ Dubrovnik Event \/\/ Svadbas Photography\" width=\"320\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Croatia-Wedding-Guide-Prince-Ksenia-Indian-Wedding-in-Dubrovnik-Dubrovnik-Weddings-Events-Svadbas-Photography-.jpg 320w, https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Croatia-Wedding-Guide-Prince-Ksenia-Indian-Wedding-in-Dubrovnik-Dubrovnik-Weddings-Events-Svadbas-Photography--300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6485\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wedding-in-croatia.html\">Browse the Croatia Wedding Guide which contains guidelines on the legal requirements and wedding ceremony options, Croatian wedding suppliers, real wedding reviews, related inspiration and hot tips.<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"box-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wedding-in-croatia.html\">Croatia Wedding Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one-half\">\n<div id=\"attachment_2559\" style=\"width: 330px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/married-abroad.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2559\" class=\"wp-image-2559 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Step-by-step-planning-guide.jpg\" alt=\"Step by step guide to planning a wedding abroad\" width=\"320\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Step-by-step-planning-guide.jpg 320w, https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Step-by-step-planning-guide-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2559\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/married-abroad.html\">My step by step guide will guide you through the all different stages of planning a wedding abroad.<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"box-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/married-abroad.html\">Step by Step Planning Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"one-half first\">\n<div id=\"attachment_1597\" style=\"width: 330px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wedding-planning-checklist.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1597\" class=\"wp-image-1597 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wedding-Planning-Checklist-s.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Planning Checklist\" width=\"320\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wedding-Planning-Checklist-s.jpg 320w, https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wedding-Planning-Checklist-s-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1597\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wedding-planning-checklist.html\">My Wedding Planning Checklist has been designed specifically for getting married abroad. It will help bring some order and structure to your planning.<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"box-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/wedding-planning-checklist.html\">Wedding Planning Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one-half\">\n<div class=\"greybox\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">What&#8217;s Next?<\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #f79d99;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Are you ready to take your wedding planning to the next level?\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Check out my FREE<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/destination-wedding-planning-tools.html\"><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/destination-wedding-planning-tools.html\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#fff;background-color:#4A9A9E;border-color:#3c7c7f;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#fff;padding:0px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:32px;border-color:#81b9bc;border-radius:0px;-moz-border-radius:0px;-webkit-border-radius:0px;text-shadow:none;-moz-text-shadow:none;-webkit-text-shadow:none\"> PLANNING TOOLS<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Is there anything wrong with this page? <a href=\"https:\/\/weddingsabroadguide.com\/contact-us.html\">Let us know<\/a> here. We are grateful for you helping us to keep the information up to date.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Requirements are subject to change in accordance with the laws of Croatia. Information updated as at October 2023<\/em><\/p>\n<!--CusAds0-->\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The legal requirements for getting married in Croatia are relatively straightforward. The necessary documentation and the process to be followed in respect of the legal requirements for getting married in Croatia are outlined below. Please keep in mind that it is intended to be a starting point and guideline only. 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