{"id":469,"date":"2025-08-07T10:35:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T10:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/uk\/?post_type=service&#038;p=469"},"modified":"2025-09-10T07:32:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T07:32:59","slug":"divorce-declaration","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/uk\/en\/services\/citizen-services\/registration-birth-marriage-divorce-death\/divorce-declaration\/","title":{"rendered":"Divorce Declaration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Divorce declaration for divorces issued after 01.03.2005 and until 31.12.2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The Greek citizen is required to attend in person.<br><br>Application for declaring a divorce: You are kindly requested to complete the application prior to your attendance at the Consular Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The original decree absolute<\/strong> issued with the seal of the County Court or the Family Court duly legalised with an APOSTILLE stamp by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/get-document-legalised\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">competent British Authorities <\/a><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"up-right-from-square\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-up-right-from-square \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M352 0c-12.9 0-24.6 7.8-29.6 19.8s-2.2 25.7 6.9 34.9L370.7 96 201.4 265.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0L416 141.3l41.4 41.4c9.2 9.2 22.9 11.9 34.9 6.9s19.8-16.6 19.8-29.6V32c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H352zM80 32C35.8 32 0 67.8 0 112V432c0 44.2 35.8 80 80 80H400c44.2 0 80-35.8 80-80V320c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32V432c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16H80c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16V112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16H192c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32H80z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>.&nbsp; <strong>Official translation into Greek:<\/strong> Note: A translation is considered to be official if it is done by a translator included in the Register of <a href=\"https:\/\/metafraseis.services.gov.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Certified Translators <\/a><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"up-right-from-square\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-up-right-from-square \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M352 0c-12.9 0-24.6 7.8-29.6 19.8s-2.2 25.7 6.9 34.9L370.7 96 201.4 265.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0L416 141.3l41.4 41.4c9.2 9.2 22.9 11.9 34.9 6.9s19.8-16.6 19.8-29.6V32c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H352zM80 32C35.8 32 0 67.8 0 112V432c0 44.2 35.8 80 80 80H400c44.2 0 80-35.8 80-80V320c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32V432c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16H80c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16V112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16H192c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32H80z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or by a Greek lawyer, or by a <a href=\"https:\/\/peempip.gr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">professional translator graduate of the Ionian University, Greece <\/a><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"up-right-from-square\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-up-right-from-square \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M352 0c-12.9 0-24.6 7.8-29.6 19.8s-2.2 25.7 6.9 34.9L370.7 96 201.4 265.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0L416 141.3l41.4 41.4c9.2 9.2 22.9 11.9 34.9 6.9s19.8-16.6 19.8-29.6V32c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H352zM80 32C35.8 32 0 67.8 0 112V432c0 44.2 35.8 80 80 80H400c44.2 0 80-35.8 80-80V320c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32V432c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16H80c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16V112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16H192c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32H80z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/peempip.gr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certificate provided<\/strong> for by article 39 CE regulation nr. 2201\/2003 issued by the court that issued the judgment with notation of the Hague seal (APOSTILLE) translated by a sworn translator.&nbsp; <strong>Official translation into Greek:<\/strong> Note: A translation is considered to be official if it is done by a translator included in the Register of <a href=\"https:\/\/metafraseis.services.gov.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Certified Translators <\/a><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"up-right-from-square\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-up-right-from-square \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M352 0c-12.9 0-24.6 7.8-29.6 19.8s-2.2 25.7 6.9 34.9L370.7 96 201.4 265.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0L416 141.3l41.4 41.4c9.2 9.2 22.9 11.9 34.9 6.9s19.8-16.6 19.8-29.6V32c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H352zM80 32C35.8 32 0 67.8 0 112V432c0 44.2 35.8 80 80 80H400c44.2 0 80-35.8 80-80V320c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32V432c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16H80c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16V112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16H192c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32H80z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or by a Greek lawyer, or by a <a href=\"https:\/\/peempip.gr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">professional translator graduate of the Ionian University, Greece <\/a><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"up-right-from-square\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-up-right-from-square \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M352 0c-12.9 0-24.6 7.8-29.6 19.8s-2.2 25.7 6.9 34.9L370.7 96 201.4 265.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0L416 141.3l41.4 41.4c9.2 9.2 22.9 11.9 34.9 6.9s19.8-16.6 19.8-29.6V32c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H352zM80 32C35.8 32 0 67.8 0 112V432c0 44.2 35.8 80 80 80H400c44.2 0 80-35.8 80-80V320c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32V432c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16H80c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16V112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16H192c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32H80z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/peempip.gr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For church weddings:<\/strong> A divorce certificate issued by the parish where the religious marriage was solemnized.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A valid passport <\/strong>or Greek ID card of the interested party.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For divorce rulings issued after 01.01.2021<\/strong> the declaration is the responsibility of the interested party in Greece, by submitting all of the above documents, in order that the ruling of the overseas court be recognized by the competent Greek Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Fees:<\/strong><\/td><td>The declaration itself 10\u20ac sterling equivalent.<br>Copies 10\u20ac sterling equivalent.<br>Payment in cash or by UK issued debit or credit card.<br>See section <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/uk\/en\/services\/citizen-services\/consular-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Consular Fees<\/a> for itemised fees.<br>For documents that authentication of the original signature is required, it is priced at 10 Euros for Greek\/EU citizens and 30 Euros for third country nationals equivalent in Sterling.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Appointments:<\/strong><\/td><td>Make an appointment via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/uk\/en\/services\/citizen-services\/appointment-booking-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e-appointments system<\/a>.<br>Each registration act requires a separate appointment.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Applications:<\/strong><\/td><td>1. <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"file-word\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-file-word \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 0C28.7 0 0 28.7 0 64V448c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H320c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V160H256c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32V0H64zM256 0V128H384L256 0zM111 257.1l26.8 89.2 31.6-90.3c3.4-9.6 12.5-16.1 22.7-16.1s19.3 6.4 22.7 16.1l31.6 90.3L273 257.1c3.8-12.7 17.2-19.9 29.9-16.1s19.9 17.2 16.1 29.9l-48 160c-3 10-12 16.9-22.4 17.1s-19.8-6.2-23.2-16.1L192 336.6l-33.3 95.3c-3.4 9.8-12.8 16.3-23.2 16.1s-19.5-7.1-22.4-17.1l-48-160c-3.8-12.7 3.4-26.1 16.1-29.9s26.1 3.4 29.9 16.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/aitisi_geniki.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">application<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Divorce declaration for divorces issued after 01.03.2005 and until 31.12.2020 The Greek citizen is required to attend in person. Application for declaring a divorce: You are kindly requested to complete the application prior to your attendance at the Consular Office. For divorce rulings issued after 01.01.2021 the declaration is the responsibility of the interested party [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":429,"menu_order":60,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"service_icon":""},"service-category":[39,38],"class_list":["post-469","service","type-service","status-publish","hentry","service-category-manchester-services","service-category-london-services"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/uk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service\/469","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/uk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/uk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/service"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/uk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service\/429"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/uk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=469"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"service-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/uk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service-category?post=469"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}