Turkey is a popular destination for international weddings. Foreigners can legally marry in Turkey before local municipal authorities (Evlendirme Dairesi). The marriage is legally recognized worldwide.


1. Essential Documentation

  • Certificate of Celibacy (Single Status): Proving the applicant is free to marry. Must be apostilled or legalized by the embassy.
  • Birth Certificate: Legalized and translated.
  • Medical Report: Showing the applicant is free of genetic and transmissible diseases, issued by a Turkish state medical center.

2. Legal Consequences

Turkish law governs the asset regime of the marriage by default (equal split of assets acquired during marriage) unless a prenuptial agreement is signed at a Notary before the marriage.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can Two Foreigners Marry in Turkey?

  1. Single Status: Present an apostilled certificate of celibacy showing you are single.
  2. Medical Exam: Complete the mandatory health check at a Turkish public medical center.
  3. Civil Ceremony: Register and marry before the local municipal marriage registrar.