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Only civil marriage is legal
in Turkey. You may, of course,
have any religious ceremony you
wish in addition to the civil one,
but the religious service has no
legal standing in Turkey.
Also, notice that Turkish
officials cannot perform a marriage
that would not be approved in your
own country.
If your own country's laws prohibit
you from marrying, you will not be
able to obtain from authorities
of your own country the documents
that are required by Turkish marriage
law.
Foreigners of the Same Nationality
If both of you share the same nationality and it
is not Turkish, your marriage will be valid if
conducted either by Turkish
authorities or by embassy or consulate
officials of your own country. (But note
that not all embassies and consulates will perform
marriages—check with yours.)
For marriage before
Turkish authorities, you must obtain
a document from the proper authorities
in your own country attesting to your
eligibility for marriage. This can
be a marriage license or a statement (Evlenme
Ehliyet Belgesi) from
your country's diplomatic officers
(usually a consul) resident in Turkey.
(See Additional
Requirements and Necessary
Documents).
Foreigners of Different Nationalities
If you and your spouse-to-be are of different
nationalities, and neither of you is a Turkish
citizen, your marriage must be conducted
by a Turkish official. The foreign national
must obtain a document from the proper authorities
in his or her own country attesting to eligibility
for marriage: a marriage license, or a statement (Evlenme
Ehliyet Belgesi) from embassy or consular
authorities resident in Turkey. (See Additional
Requirements and Necessary
Documents).
A Foreigner Marrying a Turk
Your marriage must be conducted by a Turkish
official. You must obtain a document from
the proper authorities in your own country attesting
to your eligibility for marriage: a marriage license
or statement (Evlenme Ehliyet Belgesi) from
embassy or consular authorities resident in Turkey.
(See Additional Requirements and Necessary
Documents).
American(s) Marrying in Turkey
If one of the people being married is a citizen
of the USA, click here for more tips.
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