The citizens who want to get married in Turkey need a few documents, such as a petition, a certificate of celibacy proving he/she is eligible to marry, identification papers, photos of the two future spouses, health certificate.
Can a Turkish man marry a foreigner?
According to Turkish Marriage regulations, a Turkish national and a foreigner or two foreigners with different nationalities can be married by Turkish authorities. Two foreigners of the same nationality can be married either by the offices of their own Countrys Embassy or Consulate or by the Turkish authorities.
At what age do Turkish men get married?
The average age for marriage is 22 for women and 25 for men. Most Turkish marriages are conducted as a civil service in addition to a religious service (officiated by an Imam). Among more traditional families, it is a strong cultural requirement that a woman be a virgin/untouched (bakire) before marriage.
How do I marry in Turkish?
For marriage by Turkish authorities, you must obtain a document from the 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 countrys diplomatic officers (usually a consul) resident in Turkey.
Can you get married legally in Turkey?
Foreigners can marry in Turkey and the marriage certificate will be recognized internationally. As stated on the US consulate website: “marriages in Turkey must be performed under the authority of the Turkish Civil Code to be legally recognized. Religious ceremonies are not legally recognized.”
Can men have more than one wife in Turkey?
Turkey is a predominantly Muslim nation that has abolished polygamy, which was officially criminalized with the adoption of the Turkish Civil Code in 1926, a milestone in Atatürks secularist reforms. Penalties for illegal polygamy are up to 2 years imprisonment.
How long do you have to be in Turkey to get married?
You also have to be in turkey 6 days before u can get married and they only do weddings moday to friday, hence mine is friday the 13th!!
Is it legal to get married in Turkey?
Foreigners can marry in Turkey and the marriage certificate will be recognized internationally. As stated on the US consulate website: “marriages in Turkey must be performed under the authority of the Turkish Civil Code to be legally recognized. Religious ceremonies are not legally recognized.”