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ARTICLE · 19 JANUARY 2023

Marrying In Turkey

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This article will give a brief outline of marrying a foreigner or a foreign couple in Turkey.

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Marrying in Turkey might be a dream for most foreigners because a number of Turkish cities including Istanbul are regarded as one of the most attractive cities in the world. This article will give a brief outline of marrying a foreigner or a foreign couple in Turkey.

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Can foreigners marry in Turkey?

It is of course possible to marry a Turkish national or a foreigner in Turkey under the Turkish legal framework. It is very easy but there are a number of procedural legal requirements.

Where to get married in Turkey?

There are two possibilities for aliens. Two foreigners enjoying the same nationality may marry in Turkey in two places: in the offices of their own states' embassy or consulate, or in the Turkish Marriage Offices run by local municipalities. Generally speaking,the Municipality (Belediye) is the only competent

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