Yes. A marriage legally performed in Italy is recognized abroad once the certificate is apostilled at the Italian Prefettura and registered with your home country’s authority.
Category: Italian Marriage Law & Process
Do foreigners need to be resident in Italy to get married there?
No. Foreign nationals can legally marry in Italy as tourists or on a Schengen visa. No residency is required. You need the correct consular documentation, not an Italian address.
What are the requirements for an Italian citizen residing abroad (AIRE) who wants to get married in Italy?
An AIRE-registered Italian citizen marrying in Italy must complete mandatory marriage banns (pubblicazioni di matrimonio) through their local Italian consulate abroad before the wedding can be celebrated.
