FAQs for Foreign Couples Getting Married in Turkey

Yes, most definitely, people from all over the world have been coming to Turkey to marry since the adoption of Turkish Civil Marriage and Family Law.

It’s easier to get married in Turkey than in any other country, simply because  the bureaucracy is much lighter than many other countries and we are all here to make it more easier for you!

The residency requirements for getting married in Turkey depend on your citizenship.
Generally, you do not need to be a resident to get married in Turkey. However, citizens of Morocco, and refugees must have a valid residence permit to marry in Turkey.

Yes, if you are not a citizen of a country with visa-free access to Turkey, you’ll need a valid visa for your stay.

Yes, getting married in Turkey on a tourist visa is absolutely possible

It can vary, but it’s recommended to allow at least a week for processing the paperwork and scheduling the ceremony

Generally, you’ll need:
Valid passports
Birth certificates
Certificate of No Impediment (showing you’re free to marry)
Health report (from an authorized Turkish clinic)
Passport photos

Monogamy is an essential principle of Turkish family law and anyone currently married may not be married in Turkey. Penalties for illegal polygamy are up to 2 years imprisonment.

It’s a document from your home country confirming that you are legally free to marry. It needs to be translated into Turkish and apostilled or authenticated.

An apostille is a certificate that authenticates the origin of a public document (like a birth certificate or marriage license). It’s required for documents to be legally recognized in Turkey.

Yes! Blood tests are mandatory and part of marriage requirements in Turkey

Yes, you’ll need at least two witnesses present at your civil ceremony.

If you or your partner don’t speak Turkish, a translator might be required. Check with the local Marriage Office.

They are conducted at the local Marriage Office (Evlendirme Dairesi) in the municipality where you plan to marry.

While there’s a standard format, you might be able to add personal vows or readings, depending on the officiant and municipality.

You can have a religious ceremony after the civil ceremony. However, only the civil ceremony is legally recognized.

Yes, we can help connect you with officiants of various faiths who can perform your ceremony.

Absolutely! We encourage you to personalize your ceremony with cultural traditions and elements that are meaningful to you.

No, it’s not mandatory to change your name after marriage in Turkey.

Yes, you can have a religious ceremony after the legal civil marriage.

Once we have all the documents from the couple, we work very quickly to process your application and then we usually receive your approval within a week.

If all required documents are ready for marriage registration then you need at least 3 working days to register your marriage in Turkey.

Yes, through our parent company, Viva La Vida VLV Events, we offer comprehensive wedding planning services. This includes everything from venue selection and décor to vendor coordination, budget management, and on-the-day coordination. We can handle all the details to ensure your wedding is a stress-free and unforgettable experience.