1. Civil Marriage in Turkey: Legal Foundations
Under Turkish Civil Code, legal marriages are solemnized exclusively by municipal Marriage Bureaus (Evlendirme Dairesi). Religious ceremonies (Nikkah) are welcomed culturally by families but must follow or accompany the official municipal registration to possess legal standing.
2. Required Documents for Foreign Citizens
Foreign citizens and Arab expatriates residing in Turkey generally require the following documents:
- Original Passport and Turkish Residence Permit (İkamet İzni), plus sworn Turkish translations
- Certificate of Eligibility to Marry (Bekarlık Belgesi) from your consulate or embassy in Turkey, endorsed by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Official Birth Certificate (Apostilled or legalized)
- Medical Health Screening Report (Sağlık Raporu) from designated Turkish state clinics
- Passport photographs taken within the last 6 months
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