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Foreigner's Marriage In Turkey

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Marriage in Turkey is one of the matters of interest to foreigners in this country. The reason for that is that foreigners are increasing dramatically.

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Marriage in Turkey is one of the matters of interest to foreigners in this country. The reason for that is that foreigners are increasing dramatically. Therefore, it has become important for those wishing to stay longer in Turkey and settle there to know the legal procedures and conditions of marriage in Turkey.

Marriage Contract in Turkey

The marriage contract in Turkey is a civil contract regulated by the municipality's marriage registration offices. The latter is the authority authorized to conduct marriage transactions in Turkey. According to the above, marriages that have not taken place are treated as unofficial contracts. Therefore, the Turkish government does not recognize religiously concluded contracts only. According to the above procedure, such contracts can be done only after signing a civil marriage contract.

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