Marriage in Turkey for Foreigners
Marriage in Turkey on: 13-05-2025
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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