{"id":67978,"date":"2026-04-25T09:00:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T07:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wedding-in-italy-what-documents-are-needed-to-come-and-get-married-in-italy\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T13:06:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T11:06:26","slug":"wedding-in-italy-what-documents-are-needed-to-come-and-get-married-in-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/wedding-in-italy-what-documents-are-needed-to-come-and-get-married-in-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding in Italy. What documents are needed to come and get married in Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>There are very many foreigners who<strong> they choose Italy as the setting for their wedding<\/strong> . It is not uncommon to see<a href=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/photographing-the-walk-of-the-spouses\/\"><strong> romantic photo walks<\/strong><\/a> to<strong> Rome, Florence, Venice<\/strong> and other cities of art. Or couples who choose the campaigns of<strong> Chianti<\/strong> or le<strong> Langhe<\/strong> to pronounce the fateful yes.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>There is no doubt therefore that Italy is chosen, both for its artistic and architectural beauties, and for the beauty of its rural landscapes.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously, for a couple who decide to<strong> get married in Italy<\/strong> , it is necessary to produce a series of<strong> documents<\/strong> ranging, from those needed to<strong> celebration and validation of the rite<\/strong> , up to the most common ones used for any<strong> Trip abroad<\/strong> .<\/p>\n<p>This article wants to explain precisely<strong> what documents are needed for a foreign couple to come and marry in Italy<\/strong> .<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Indice dei Contenuti<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 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href=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/wedding-in-italy-what-documents-are-needed-to-come-and-get-married-in-italy\/#What_are_the_necessary_documents\" >What are the necessary documents?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/wedding-in-italy-what-documents-are-needed-to-come-and-get-married-in-italy\/#Special_Rule_for_Divorced_Women\" >Special Rule for Divorced Women<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/wedding-in-italy-what-documents-are-needed-to-come-and-get-married-in-italy\/#Presentation_of_documents\" >Presentation of documents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/wedding-in-italy-what-documents-are-needed-to-come-and-get-married-in-italy\/#The_Publications\" >The Publications<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/wedding-in-italy-what-documents-are-needed-to-come-and-get-married-in-italy\/#Ready_to_Plan_Your_Italian_Wedding\" >Ready to Plan Your Italian Wedding?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/wedding-in-italy-what-documents-are-needed-to-come-and-get-married-in-italy\/#Other_things_to_organize_to_get_married_in_Italy\" >Other things to organize to get married in Italy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_reasons_that_push_couples_to_get_married_in_Italy\"><\/span>The reasons that push couples to get married in Italy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_67955\" style=\"width: 1030px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67955\" class=\"wp-image-67955 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Servizio-Fotografico-Matrimoniale-La-Grende-Bellezza.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Photographic Service for foreigners in Italy\" width=\"1020\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Servizio-Fotografico-Matrimoniale-La-Grende-Bellezza.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Servizio-Fotografico-Matrimoniale-La-Grende-Bellezza-980x660.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Servizio-Fotografico-Matrimoniale-La-Grende-Bellezza-480x323.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1020px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-67955\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wedding in Rome<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are many reasons for foreigners to get married in Italy.<\/p>\n<p>Offer yourself the sweet words for the commitment of a lifetime in one of the enchanted places of Italy? Let yourself be embraced by the sea or have, as a panorama, the most visited snow-capped peaks in the world?<\/p>\n<p>Whatever the reasons this has become<strong> a dream<\/strong> for many foreigners, to whom the magic of our peninsula manages to make us imagine (and organize) a<strong> fairytale wedding<\/strong> .<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, such a choice presents itself to the future spouses as a real dream; the charm of Italy is undeniable.<\/p>\n<p>Art, culture, the incredible beauty of the landscapes and such romantic traditions become an extraordinary stage; the right poetic frame within which to enclose one of the most enchanting memories.<\/p>\n<p>The monuments, the sea, the cities marked by stories and legends: all this can only contribute to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/wedding-photographs-photographing-the-emotion\/\"><strong> give wonderful emotions<\/strong><\/a> and, precisely for this reason, with the certainty of making them indelible in the memory.<\/p>\n<p>If you are planning a destination wedding in Italy, I recommend reading my complete guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/how-to-get-married-in-italy-a-comprehensive-guide\/\">how to organize a wedding in Italy<\/a> for practical tips on locations, seasons, and planning timeline.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_procedure_to_follow_to_get_married_in_Italy\"><\/span>The procedure to follow to get married in Italy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_67970\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67970\" class=\"wp-image-67970 size-full\" title=\"Wedding in the countryside of Rome\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding in the countryside of Rome\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1280px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-67970\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wedding in the countryside of Rome<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It is unlikely that future spouses, having taken this decision, will stop at the possibility of granting their wish and they will not be &#8220;<em> four paperwork<\/em> &#8220;to make them desist.<\/p>\n<p>An insurmountable impediment could seem the difficulty of understanding which certifications to produce but, having clear which are the necessary fundamental certificates, the path is actually less problematic and complicated than it seems.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, there is also the possibility of relying on specialized agencies or wedding planners who will take care of all the bureaucratic part, leaving the future married couple alone<strong> the pleasure of a romantic trip to Italy during which to crown your dream of love<\/strong> .<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_necessary_documents\"><\/span>What are the necessary documents?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_60804\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60804\" class=\"wp-image-60804 size-full\" title=\"Rome Wedding Photo Fori Imperiali\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Villa-Grazioli-Servizio-Fotografico-Matrimonio_0093.jpg\" alt=\"imperial forum wedding photos\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Villa-Grazioli-Servizio-Fotografico-Matrimonio_0093.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Villa-Grazioli-Servizio-Fotografico-Matrimonio_0093-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-60804\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rome Wedding Photo Fori Imperiali<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>THE<strong> documents<\/strong> main serving<strong> to get married in Italy<\/strong> they are not many. In fact, the following are required:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An identity document with international validity (the<strong> passport<\/strong> is more than valid)<\/li>\n<li>The document certifying the birth of the spouses (<strong> birth certificate<\/strong> )<\/li>\n<li>A document certifying the regularity of the stay in Italy (<strong> card or residence permit<\/strong> for couples from non-EU countries).<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> clearance for marriage<\/strong> , which can be granted by the authorities of the relevant Nation. This authorization can be produced in one&#8217;s own country of origin or by the competent Italian consulate. It will be the latter to prove the absence of impediments to proceed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Important notes for 2026:<\/strong> All foreign documents must be issued no more than 6 months before your wedding date according to Italian law. Additionally, all foreigners must obtain an Italian tax code (<em>codice fiscale<\/em>) before the ceremony, which you can request at any Italian tax office or consulate.<\/p>\n<p>All documents originating outside Italy must be legalized with an Apostille stamp (for Hague Convention countries) or through consular legalization, then translated into Italian by a certified sworn translator.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_Rule_for_Divorced_Women\"><\/span>Special Rule for Divorced Women<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Under Article 89 of the Italian Civil Code, women who have been divorced or widowed must wait at least 300 days after the divorce decree date before they can remarry in Italy. This historical law was designed to prevent confusion about paternity if a child is born shortly after the new marriage.<\/p>\n<p>If your divorce falls within this 300-day window, you have two options: obtain a non-pregnancy certificate (<em>certificato di non gravidanza<\/em>) from a medical doctor and submit it to the local Italian court for a waiver, or request special authorization from an Italian judge. The rule does not apply if the previous marriage was not consummated.<\/p>\n<p>Many couples in this situation choose to complete the legal ceremony in their home country and have a beautiful symbolic ceremony in Italy instead, which requires no waiting period.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Presentation_of_documents\"><\/span>Presentation of documents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_66087\" style=\"width: 1059px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66087\" class=\"wp-image-66087 size-full\" title=\"Civil Wedding Rome\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Unione-Civile-Roma_0063.jpg\" alt=\"civil wedding rome\" width=\"1049\" height=\"699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Unione-Civile-Roma_0063.jpg 1049w, https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Unione-Civile-Roma_0063-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Unione-Civile-Roma_0063-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1049px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-66087\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Civil Wedding Rome &#8211; Piazza del Campidoglio<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And if the groom and the bride, she is a foreigner, he is not able to understand even a word of Italian?<\/p>\n<p>They only need to be followed by an interpreter to assist them from<strong> delivery of certificates<\/strong> , passing through the<strong> publication of holdings<\/strong> , up to<strong> wedding celebration<\/strong> , in whatever formula is conceived.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timeline for arrival in Italy:<\/strong> EU, UK, South African, Canadian, and New Zealand citizens typically need to arrive in Italy only 1-3 working days before the ceremony to complete final formalities. US, Australian, and most other international citizens should plan to arrive 5-7 working days prior to complete all required appointments at their consulate and municipality.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to do it, depending on the type of rite to celebrate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>following the national law of the land of origin,<strong> in front of the diplomat or consul<\/strong> of that country (civil ceremony)<\/li>\n<li>following the Italian law:<strong> in front of a registrar<\/strong> in the case of civil marriage (civil ceremony)<\/li>\n<li>in the presence of a<strong> official of the Catholic Church<\/strong> , if the concordat formula (Catholic rite) is chosen<\/li>\n<li>in the presence of a<strong> representative of any religion that is not Catholic<\/strong> but that it is considered as allowed in the Italian State (rite of other religions)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Publications\"><\/span>The Publications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p align=\"justify\">In Italy, the celebration of marriage must be preceded by publications made by a civil status officer. The publications remain posted on the consular register for at least 8 days. You can get married after the 3 days following the publication and within the following 180 days.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">If you cannot come in person to request the publications, you can appoint a third person using a special power of attorney drawn up on plain paper and bearing a copy of your valid identity documents. If you are not a citizen of the European Union and you are not resident in Italy, your signature must be authenticated. More info on the website of Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs .<\/p>\n<p><strong>Processing times:<\/strong> The complete documentation and publication process typically requires 3-4 months from start to finish. This includes document preparation and apostille (4-6 weeks), submission to the Italian municipality (2-3 weeks processing), and the mandatory 8-day publication period before your ceremony date.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fafafa 0%, #f5f5f5 100%); border-left: 4px solid #E09900; padding: 35px 40px; margin: 50px 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 6px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #333; margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_Plan_Your_Italian_Wedding\"><\/span>Ready to Plan Your Italian Wedding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 24px 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65;\">From document guidance to capturing your wedding day, I help international couples create unforgettable memories in Italy. Let&#8217;s start planning together.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #E09900; color: #fff; padding: 15px 36px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 17px; transition: all 0.3s ease; box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(224,153,0,0.25);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/contact\/\">Get in Touch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_things_to_organize_to_get_married_in_Italy\"><\/span>Other things to organize to get married in Italy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_65929\" style=\"width: 1059px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65929\" class=\"wp-image-65929 size-full\" title=\"Wedding in Rome - Italy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fotografo-matrimonio-Casina-Poggio-della-Rota_0046.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding in Rome - Italy\" width=\"1049\" height=\"699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fotografo-matrimonio-Casina-Poggio-della-Rota_0046.jpg 1049w, https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fotografo-matrimonio-Casina-Poggio-della-Rota_0046-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fotografo-matrimonio-Casina-Poggio-della-Rota_0046-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1049px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-65929\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wedding in Rome &#8211; Italy<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Planning a wedding in Italy is becoming the favorite habit of citizens from all over the world!<\/p>\n<p>The number of couples who reach the &#8220;beautiful country&#8221; is constantly increasing<strong> exchange rings<\/strong> : Americans, Chinese, Japanese and, in sharp rise, a large number of English.<\/p>\n<p>Often these couples need to be <strong>assisted,<\/strong> not only for the production of documents, but also for the organization of the <strong>buffet,<\/strong> the preparation of <strong>floral decorations and del<a href=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/bride-bouquet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> bouquet<\/a><\/strong> of the bride, in choosing one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/\"><strong>best Italian wedding photographers<\/strong><\/a> , the engagement of <strong>musicians,<\/strong> the reservation of the <strong>location<\/strong> and all the rest. The figure you usually join us with is called<strong> Wedding planner<\/strong> .<\/p>\n<p>Being myself a<strong> wedding photographer<\/strong> with great experience, personally I know some good ones, so if you need this figure,<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/quote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> write to me to send you the contacts<\/a><\/strong> .<\/p>\n<p>Once the legal paperwork is complete, you will want to capture every moment of your special day with professional photography. Discover more about my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/destination-wedding-photographer-italy\/\">destination wedding photography services in Italy<\/a>, tailored for international couples celebrating their love story.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_67332\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67332\" class=\"wp-image-67333 size-full\" title=\"Civil Wedding in Rome\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Migliore-FOTOGRAFO-ANFM.jpg\" alt=\"Best-PHOTOGRAPHER-ANFM\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Migliore-FOTOGRAFO-ANFM.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Migliore-FOTOGRAFO-ANFM-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Migliore-FOTOGRAFO-ANFM-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Migliore-FOTOGRAFO-ANFM-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1600px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-67332\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Civil Wedding in Rome<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Almost always,<strong> the couple is followed by numerous relatives and friends<\/strong> , so you need to book a<strong> hotel where to make them stay<\/strong> . Rooms are often booked in the wedding location itself, as often happens in prestigious places such as<strong> Casina Valadier in Rome<\/strong> or the<strong> Venetian Palace in Venice<\/strong> .<\/p>\n<p>We just have to appreciate this beautiful trend, aware of the good reputation of our territory combined with the beauty of the places we are proud of. A fairy tale with a happy ending, which will certainly not lack the traditional &#8220;<em> and they lived happily ever after!<\/em> &#8220;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-90606 size-full alignleft\" title=\"Rome Wedding Photographer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Francesco-Russotto-Fotografo-Migliore-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"393\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Francesco Russotto<\/h4>\n<p class=\"et_pb_member_position\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/\">Italian Wedding Photographer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My name is <strong>Francesco Russotto<\/strong> and I have always been involved in photography and image. I am a styled wedding photographer<em> reportage<\/em> , based in<strong> Rome<\/strong> and work in<strong> all Italy<\/strong> . I carry out wedding and pre-wedding photo shoots, promises of marriage, bachelorette and bachelorette parties, in various styles. If you are looking for a<strong> wedding photographer in Italy<\/strong> in<strong> Reportage style<\/strong> , do not hesitate to contact me to make a free and no obligation appointment. We will have a nice chat, you will get to know me and decide if I am the right wedding photographer for your wedding.<\/p>\n<a href='https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/quote\/' class='big-button bigorange'>Contacts<\/a>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Francesco-Russotto-Awards-2021-1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Francesco-Russotto-Awards-2021-1&#8243; title_text=&#8221;Francesco-Russotto-Awards-2021-1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Francesco-Russotto-Riconoscimenti_2026.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Francesco-Russotto-Riconoscimenti_2025&#8243; title_text=&#8221;Francesco-Russotto-Riconoscimenti_2025&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<script type=\"application\/ld+json\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"mainEntity\": [<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@id\": \"#q1\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"What documents do I need to get married in Italy as a foreigner?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Foreign couples need: valid passport or ID, birth certificate with Apostille, certificate of no impediment (nulla osta) from your consulate in Italy, Italian tax code (codice fiscale), and sworn translation of all documents into Italian by a certified translator. All foreign documents must be issued within 6 months of the wedding date.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@id\": \"#q2\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"How long does the process take to get married in Italy?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"The complete process takes approximately 3-4 months. This includes document preparation and apostille (4-6 weeks), submission to Italian municipality (2-3 weeks processing), and mandatory publication period (8 days before ceremony). EU citizens typically arrive 1-3 days before the wedding, while US and Australian citizens need 5-7 days.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@id\": \"#q3\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Do I need an Apostille for my wedding documents in Italy?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Yes, all foreign documents from Hague Convention countries must have an Apostille stamp from your country of origin before they can be used in Italy. Documents must then be translated into Italian by a sworn translator. Non-Hague Convention countries require consular legalization instead.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@id\": \"#q4\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Can I have a religious wedding in Italy as a non-resident?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Yes, non-residents can have religious ceremonies in Italy. Catholic weddings do not require a separate civil ceremony to be legally binding. Other religious denominations require a civil ceremony first. Catholic churches require additional documentation including baptism certificates, Nihil Obstat from your parish bishop, and pre-marriage courses.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@id\": \"#q5\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"What is the 300-day rule for divorced women in Italy?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Under Article 89 of the Italian Civil Code, divorced women must wait 300 days after the divorce decree date before remarrying in Italy. This rule prevents paternity confusion. Exceptions include obtaining a non-pregnancy certificate or a waiver from an Italian judge. 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Additional costs: document translations 300-500 EUR, Apostille stamps 50-150 EUR per document, sworn translator fees 100-200 EUR per document, and Italian tax code (codice fiscale) application.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  ]<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are very many foreigners who they choose Italy as the setting for their wedding . It is not uncommon to see romantic photo walks to Rome, Florence, Venice and other cities of art. Or couples who choose the campaigns of Chianti or le Langhe to pronounce the fateful yes. There is no doubt therefore that Italy is chosen, both<\/p>\n<div class=\"view-full-post\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/wedding-in-italy-what-documents-are-needed-to-come-and-get-married-in-italy\/\" class=\"view-full-post-btn\">View Full Post<\/a><\/div>\n<p>;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":108604,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>There are very many foreigners who<strong> they choose Italy as the setting for their wedding<\/strong> . It is not uncommon to see<a href=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/photographing-the-walk-of-the-spouses\/\"><strong> romantic photo walks<\/strong><\/a> to<strong> Rome, Florence, Venice<\/strong> and other cities of art. Or couples who choose the campaigns of<strong> Chianti<\/strong> or le<strong> Langhe<\/strong> to pronounce the fateful yes.<!--more--><\/p><p>There is no doubt therefore that Italy is chosen, both for its artistic and architectural beauties, and for the beauty of its rural landscapes.<\/p><p>Obviously, for a couple who decide to<strong> get married in Italy<\/strong> , it is necessary to produce a series of<strong> documents<\/strong> ranging, from those needed to<strong> celebration and validation of the rite<\/strong> , up to the most common ones used for any<strong> Trip abroad<\/strong> .<\/p><p>This article wants to explain precisely<strong> what documents are needed for a foreign couple to come and marry in Italy<\/strong> .<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2>The reasons that push couples to get married in Italy<\/h2>[caption id=\"attachment_67955\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1020\"]<img class=\"wp-image-67955 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Servizio-Fotografico-Matrimoniale-La-Grende-Bellezza.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Photographic Service for foreigners in Italy\" width=\"1020\" height=\"687\" \/> Wedding in Rome[\/caption]<p>\u00a0<\/p><p>There are many reasons for foreigners to get married in Italy.<\/p><p>Offer yourself the sweet words for the commitment of a lifetime in one of the enchanted places of Italy? Let yourself be embraced by the sea or have, as a panorama, the most visited snow-capped peaks in the world?<\/p><p>Whatever the reasons this has become<strong> a dream<\/strong> for many foreigners, to whom the magic of our peninsula manages to make us imagine (and organize) a<strong> fairytale wedding<\/strong> .<\/p><p>Indeed, such a choice presents itself to the future spouses as a real dream; the charm of Italy is undeniable.<\/p><p>Art, culture, the incredible beauty of the landscapes and such romantic traditions become an extraordinary stage; the right poetic frame within which to enclose one of the most enchanting memories.<\/p><p>The monuments, the sea, the cities marked by stories and legends: all this can only contribute to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/wedding-photographs-photographing-the-emotion\/\"><strong> give wonderful emotions<\/strong><\/a> and, precisely for this reason, with the certainty of making them indelible in the memory.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>The procedure to follow to get married in Italy<\/h3>[caption id=\"attachment_67970\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1280\"]<img class=\"wp-image-67970 size-full\" title=\"Wedding in the countryside of Rome\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding in the countryside of Rome\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" \/> Wedding in the countryside of Rome[\/caption]<p>It is unlikely that future spouses, having taken this decision, will stop at the possibility of granting their wish and they will not be \"<em> four paperwork<\/em> \"to make them desist.<\/p><p>An insurmountable impediment could seem the difficulty of understanding which certifications to produce but, having clear which are the necessary fundamental certificates, the path is actually less problematic and complicated than it seems.<\/p><p>Furthermore, there is also the possibility of relying on specialized agencies or wedding planners who will take care of all the bureaucratic part, leaving the future married couple alone<strong> the pleasure of a romantic trip to Italy during which to crown your dream of love<\/strong> .<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>What are the necessary documents?<\/h3>[caption id=\"attachment_60804\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]<img class=\"wp-image-60804 size-full\" title=\"Rome Wedding Photo Fori Imperiali\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Villa-Grazioli-Servizio-Fotografico-Matrimonio_0093.jpg\" alt=\"imperial forum wedding photos\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/> Rome Wedding Photo Fori Imperiali[\/caption]<p>\u00a0<\/p><p>THE<strong> documents<\/strong> main serving<strong> to get married in Italy<\/strong> they are not many. In fact, the following are required:<\/p><ul><li>An identity document with international validity (the<strong> passport<\/strong> is more than valid)<\/li><li>The document certifying the birth of the spouses (<strong> birth certificate<\/strong> )<\/li><li>A document certifying the regularity of the stay in Italy (<strong> card or residence permit<\/strong> for couples from non-EU countries).<\/li><li>The<strong> clearance for marriage<\/strong> , which can be granted by the authorities of the relevant Nation. This authorization can be produced in one's own country of origin or by the competent Italian consulate. It will be the latter to prove the absence of impediments to proceed.<\/li><\/ul><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3>Presentation of documents<\/h3>[caption id=\"attachment_66087\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1049\"]<img class=\"wp-image-66087 size-full\" title=\"Civil Wedding Rome\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Unione-Civile-Roma_0063.jpg\" alt=\"civil wedding rome\" width=\"1049\" height=\"699\" \/> Civil Wedding Rome - Piazza del Campidoglio[\/caption]<p>\u00a0<\/p><p>And if the groom and the bride, she is a foreigner, he is not able to understand even a word of Italian?<\/p><p>They only need to be followed by an interpreter to assist them from<strong> delivery of certificates<\/strong> , passing through the<strong> publication of holdings<\/strong> , up to<strong> wedding celebration<\/strong> , in whatever formula is conceived.<\/p><p>Here's how to do it, depending on the type of rite to celebrate:<\/p><ul><li>following the national law of the land of origin,<strong> in front of the diplomat or consul<\/strong> of that country (civil ceremony)<\/li><li>following the Italian law:<strong> in front of a registrar<\/strong> in the case of civil marriage (civil ceremony)<\/li><li>in the presence of a<strong> official of the Catholic Church<\/strong> , if the concordat formula (Catholic rite) is chosen<\/li><li>in the presence of a<strong> representative of any religion that is not Catholic<\/strong> but that it is considered as allowed in the Italian State (rite of other religions)<\/li><\/ul><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3>The Publications<\/h3><p align=\"justify\">In Italy, the celebration of marriage must be preceded by publications made by a civil status officer. The publications remain posted on the consular register for at least 8 days. You can get married after the 3 days following the publication and within the following 180 days.<\/p><p align=\"justify\">If you cannot come in person to request the publications, you can appoint a third person using a special power of attorney drawn up on plain paper and bearing a copy of your valid identity documents. If you are not a citizen of the European Union and you are not resident in Italy, your signature must be authenticated. More info on the website of Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs .<\/p><h3>Other things to organize to get married in Italy<\/h3>[caption id=\"attachment_65929\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1049\"]<img class=\"wp-image-65929 size-full\" title=\"Wedding in Rome - Italy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fotografo-matrimonio-Casina-Poggio-della-Rota_0046.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding in Rome - Italy\" width=\"1049\" height=\"699\" \/> Wedding in Rome - Italy[\/caption]<p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Planning a wedding in Italy is becoming the favorite habit of citizens from all over the world!<\/p><p>The number of couples who reach the \"beautiful country\" is constantly increasing<strong> exchange rings<\/strong> : Americans, Chinese, Japanese and, in sharp rise, a large number of English.<\/p><p>Often these couples need to be <strong>assisted,<\/strong> not only for the production of documents, but also for the organization of the <strong>buffet,<\/strong> the preparation of <strong>floral decorations and del<a href=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/bride-bouquet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> bouquet<\/a><\/strong> of the bride, in choosing one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/\"><strong>best Italian wedding photographers<\/strong><\/a> , the engagement of <strong>musicians,<\/strong> the reservation of the <strong>location<\/strong> and all the rest. The figure you usually join us with is called<strong> Wedding planner<\/strong> .<\/p><p>Being myself a<strong> wedding photographer<\/strong> with great experience, personally I know some good ones, so if you need this figure,<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/quote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> write to me to send you the contacts<\/a><\/strong> .<\/p>[caption id=\"attachment_67332\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1600\"]<img class=\"wp-image-67333 size-full\" title=\"Civil Wedding in Rome\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Migliore-FOTOGRAFO-ANFM.jpg\" alt=\"Best-PHOTOGRAPHER-ANFM\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" \/> Civil Wedding in Rome[\/caption]<p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Almost always,<strong> the couple is followed by numerous relatives and friends<\/strong> , so you need to book a<strong> hotel where to make them stay<\/strong> . Rooms are often booked in the wedding location itself, as often happens in prestigious places such as<strong> Casina Valadier in Rome<\/strong> or the<strong> Venetian Palace in Venice<\/strong> .<\/p><p>We just have to appreciate this beautiful trend, aware of the good reputation of our territory combined with the beauty of the places we are proud of. A fairy tale with a happy ending, which will certainly not lack the traditional \"<em> and they lived happily ever after!<\/em> \"<\/p><hr \/><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><img class=\"wp-image-90606 size-full alignleft\" title=\"Rome Wedding Photographer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Francesco-Russotto-Fotografo-Migliore-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"393\" \/><\/p><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Francesco Russotto<\/h4><p class=\"et_pb_member_position\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.francescorussotto.it\/en\/\">Italian Wedding Photographer<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>My name is <strong>Francesco Russotto<\/strong> and I have always been involved in photography and image. I am a styled wedding photographer<em> reportage<\/em> , based in<strong> Rome<\/strong> and work in<strong> all Italy<\/strong> . I carry out wedding and pre-wedding photo shoots, promises of marriage, bachelorette and bachelorette parties, in various styles. If you are looking for a<strong> wedding photographer in Italy<\/strong> in<strong> Reportage style<\/strong> , do not hesitate to contact me to make a free and no obligation appointment. 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