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Conditions for foreigners getting married in Turkey
Conditions for getting married in Turkey
- to be 19 years old or older; if one of the future spouses is younger, he/she needs special consent from his/her parents;
- is not mentally ill;
- is not close relatives to his/her future spouses;
- if he/she was married before in any other country, then it is necessary to present a proof of divorce or marriage dissolution.
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Getting married as foreign citizens in Turkey
- the civil registration of the marriage is the only legally recognized by the authorities;
- foreign citizens are recommended to arrive a few days earlier before the ceremony takes place;
- the presence of a sworn translator must be present in the case of two foreigners getting married and who do not speak Turkish;
- if the foreign citizens also want to organize a religious marriage, this can only take place after the civil registration of the marriage.
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Foreign citizens marrying a Turkish national
- 4 passport-size recent photographs (it is possible for 6 pictures to be required in certain cases);
- the foreign citizen’s passport in original and copy (a translated copy can be requested);
- the foreign citizen’s residence permit in original, but a copy is also necessary in certain cases;
- the foreign citizen’s birth certificate which needs to be translated into Turkish;
- the notarized permit to get married issued by the Embassy or Consulate in Turkey;
- the translated and notarized divorce certificate (where available) and the healthcare certificate.
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Conditions and regulations for marriage in Turkey
An official census is in charge of the marriage ceremony at the local registrar of marriages in Turkey. No, there are no accommodation requirements, yet you need to enter Turkey within a few days before the marriage takes place. Yes, the Turkish authorities require a set of medical exams prior to the marriage ceremony. Yes, you can have a religious ceremony after the civil one, as stated by the Turkish Civil Code. It is advisable to arrive at least 4 days earlier before the marriage ceremony takes place. No, all marriages registered in Turkey are recognized internationally. Yes, foreigners should ask for the legal advice of a Turkish lawyer for getting married. He or she can handle the paperwork. This document can be obtained from your country’s Consulate or Embassy in Turkey.FAQ On Marriage In Turkey