Zakynthos (Zante), Greece Guide

Zakynthos (Zante), Greece Weddings and Honeymoons

In the Ionian Islands, getting married involves a few clear steps and required documents.

Application: Submit a marriage application to the local Dimarchio (Town Hall) on the Ionian island where the ceremony will take place. Applications should be submitted at least eight weeks in advance.

Required documents include:

• Valid passports or national ID cards
• Birth certificates (translated into Greek and certified)
• Certificate of no impediment to marriage or single status certificate (issued by your home country and translated into Greek)
• Divorce decree or death certificate (if applicable)
• Proof of residency (if applicable)

Translation and Certification: All foreign documents must be officially translated into Greek and certified with an Apostille.

Publication of Banns: A notice of the marriage must be published in a local Greek newspaper at least eight days before the ceremony.

Ceremony: Civil ceremonies are legally binding and conducted in Greek by a registrar. An interpreter may be required. Ceremonies are typically held at the Town Hall or an approved venue.

Costs: Marriage registration fees are generally €100 to €300, depending on the municipality and location. Additional costs may apply for translations, Apostilles, and optional ceremony arrangements.

Couples may arrange symbolic or religious ceremonies in picturesque locations such as beaches, resorts, or historic churches. These are not legally binding without a civil ceremony.