Marriage during the war with a foreigner is absolutely possible and takes only four working days. Lviv today remains one of the calmest and safest regions of Ukraine. The city lives at a steady rhythm — public institutions operate without interruption and are equipped with modern systems in case of power outages. Here, you can not only officially register your relationship but also hold a warm and memorable family ceremony in the city’s picturesque historical locations. War cannot stop love — Ukraine continues to preserve humanity, legality, and care even in the most difficult times.
How to Get Married During a War
The easiest way is to use fast-track marriage service at “Express Marriage Lviv.” Our work and the operation of public institutions in Lviv are fully adapted to wartime conditions, allowing couples to safely and efficiently conclude a marriage during the war with a Pole or any other foreign citizen.
Our Guarantees for You:
Functioning of the Civil Registry Office: all Lviv registry offices are equipped with autonomous power sources. This ensures that the marriage ceremony and issuance of the official marriage certificate will take place on schedule, regardless of any planned or emergency power outages.
Speed: thanks to current Ukrainian legislation, which allows shortening of the waiting period, the registration of marriage with a foreigner can be completed in just four working days. This accelerated procedure remains valid even under martial law, making the process fast and convenient.
Full Support: we handle the entire process “from start to finish”: translation and notarization of documents, interpreter assistance at the registry office, detailed consultations, and further legalization of your documents for use across Europe.
Your visit to Ukraine will be as short as possible yet highly efficient and comfortable. Lviv warmly welcomes couples who have decided to legalize their relationship even during this time of challenges.
After registration, we will arrange for an Apostille to be affixed to your Marriage Certificate (this procedure takes up to 10 working days and does not require your personal presence). Once the document is ready, we will send it to you anywhere in Ukraine or Europe. Alternatively, on the day of your marriage, we can prepare a sworn translation for immediate use of the document in Poland.
Step-by-Step Algorithm for Marriage Registration
- Remote preparation. You send us scanned copies of your documents for a preliminary legal review. We coordinate with you the date for submitting the application and the wedding date.
- Application Day (Day 1). You arrive in Lviv and meet with us at our office (50 Chuprynky St.) to sign the necessary documents and provide the originals for official translation. We take care of all bureaucratic formalities.
- Registration Day (Day 4). You arrive at the Civil Registry Office, accompanied by our representative and a Polish-language interpreter. After signing the documents and a short ceremony, you receive your official Marriage Certificate — and we provide a translation so that your marriage during the war with a foreigner can be easily legalized in Poland.
Your decision to get married in Ukraine during the war is a symbol of faith in our shared future. We guarantee that this important step will be organized professionally, promptly, and in full compliance with all safety requirements.
