What Are the Marriage Procedures for Foreigners in Turkey?

According to the Turkish Marriage Law and regulations, a Turkish citizen can marry a foreigner of the opposite sex or two foreigners of different genders in Turkey. This process is only conducted by authorized Turkish authorities. Two foreigners of the same nationality can get married at the offices of their own country's embassy or consulate in Turkey, or at Turkish Marriage Bureaus operated by local municipalities. Foreigners of different nationalities can also get married in Turkey. However, it should be noted that religious ceremonies performed based on beliefs are not recognized by the state, and a legal marriage should be a civil ceremony.

Foreigners who want to get married in Turkey (or non-Turkish citizens) must provide a document from their respective authorities in their own country proving that they are not currently married. Otherwise, Turkish authorities cannot perform a new marriage. This means that couples who are already married cannot get married again in Turkey according to Turkish laws.

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