Marriage - Two Foreigners - Neither of us are Turkish how do we get married here?
Required Documents:
Certificate of no impediment from the local registrar of marriages in the UK
Birth certificate and passport
A divorce or death certificate of previous spouse if married before
Procedure:
Application to the relevant consulate in Turkey to initiate the formalities.
The certificate of no impediment and certificate of identity and nationality obtained from the relevant consulate to be authenticated by the local Governor office in Turkey
Application in person to the local marriage office to give notice of marriage, submit the certificates, complete necessary forms and fix a date for the marriage ceremony
Solemnization of marriage (if the marrying parties do not speak Turkish, they are advised to arrange for an interpreter to be present during the ceremony)
Notice to the relevant consulate to have the marriage registered in their country.
Notes:
Foreign nationals in Turkey can also get married in their respective consulates if it is possible under their national law. However, if one of the parties is a Turkish citizen, marriage can only be solemnized by the Turkish authorities. Please also contact with your country's consulate(s) in Turkey.
For any further information, please call the Consulate General (extension 211 or 212).
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