Marriage in Turkey for Foreigners

Marriage in Turkey on: 16-04-2025

Marriage in Turkey for Foreigners

Are you a foreigner planning to get married in Turkey? This detailed guide explains everything you need to know — from required documents to legal procedures and marriage costs.

Civil Marriage Requirements in Turkey

To legally get married in Turkey as a foreigner, both partners must provide:

  • Civil status certificate (also called celibacy certificate)
  • Birth certificate

These documents must be translated into Turkish and officially certified. Learn more about document legalization in Turkey.


Important Legal Notes

  • Civil status certificates must be approved by:
    • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in your home country
    • Your country’s consulate in Istanbul
    • Kaymakamlık office in Turkey
    • (In some cases) Your embassy in Ankara and the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • If your celibacy certificate includes parents’ names, no need for a separate birth certificate.
  • If not, the birth certificate must also be translated and certified.

Marriage Costs in Türkiye

The average cost for marriage procedures is around €850, covering:

  • Translations
  • Notarizations
  • Turkish family book
  • Legal assistance

⏱ The standard procedure takes a minimum of 30 days. For faster processing or emergency marriage services, [contact us directly on WhatsApp: +90 532 250 8996.]


Essential Tips for Foreigners

  • You must be single to marry in Turkey — polygamy is not allowed under civil law.
  • Marriage by proxy (power of attorney) is not permitted.
  • 🇪🇺 Citizens of European countries can use multilingual documents with an Apostille stamp — no further authentication is required.

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