Marriage in Turkey is one of the matters of concern to foreigners in this country, especially the Arabs, after the number of Arabs reached millions during the past years and from various countries of the world, east and west, so it has become important for those wishing to stay for a long time in Turkey and settle in it to think about the legal procedures and steps for stabilization marriage in Turkey for foreigners, and we have prepared in this article comprehensive details on this topic that will inform the researcher.
Marriage contract in Turkey
The marriage contract in Turkey is a civil contract that is organized by the marriage registration offices in the municipality, which is the authority authorized to conduct marriage transactions in Turkey, and the rest of the related arrangements. Unconfirmed marriages are not recognized by official contracts, and the Turkish government does not recognize religiously concluded contracts only as "a book by a sheikh."
Also read: Family residence permit in Turkey
Do foreigners have the right to confirm marriage in Turkey
Yes, of course, it is possible for foreigners, within the legal conditions and procedures for marriage in Turkey, to organize the marriage contract, whether one or both of the spouses are foreigners.
If one of the spouses is Turkish and the other is a foreigner, or the spouses are of two different foreign nationalities, the Turkish authorities only recognize the marriage contract concluded in the civil court in Turkey.
If the spouses are of the same nationality, the Turkish authorities recognize the contracts certified by their country's embassy or consulate, and the marriage in Turkey can also be confirmed in the civil court.
Conditions for marriage in Turkey
In order for marriage to be legalized in Turkey, Turkish laws impose several conditions on marriage applicants that must be fulfilled, which are:
Ability to marry
The ability to marry in Turkey is measured by two main factors, namely: mind and age
Married people should possess the mental capacity sufficient to make the decision to marry, as mental illness is considered an obstacle to establishing marriage in Turkey, unless the person with a health impairment or a person with special needs obtains a health report from the hospital indicating his eligibility for marriage.
As for ages, the minimum age that is allowed after reaching marriage in Turkey is 18 years, and there is an exception for those who reach the age of 16, provided that one or both parents attend and sign, and this exception is regulated in the municipality.
Regarding marriage for those under the age of 16, it is considered contrary to Turkish laws even if one of the parents agrees.Usually, the Turkish authorities in such a case separate the spouses, imprison the husband and the wife’s guardian and fine them financially.
Freedom from certain diseases
Some diseases may prevent marriage in Turkey, the most important of which are:
Mental illnesses: such as epilepsy, insanity, hysteria and other related diseases
Genetic diseases, especially between relatives
Chronic diseases such as AIDS or hepatitis
The spouses are also required to undergo a comprehensive medical examination that covers the aforementioned diseases to ensure their safety, in addition to fertility checks and blood compatibility between spouses.
No existing marriage
Turkish law does not allow organizing a second marriage contract unless the first contract between the spouses is terminated, or more precisely, "Turkish law does not allow polygamy."
In order to allow the wife to marry a second, it is stipulated that 300 days have passed (9 months) after the end of the first contract (divorce). Often this condition is not very scrutinized.
Other conditions
The spouses should not be close in a way that prevents marriage, so the following types of marriage are prohibited in Turkey:
The father marries his daughter or son from his mother
Marriage to a maternal uncle or aunt
Marriage to the children of a brother / sister
Homosexuality is prohibited in Turkey, so any of these types are not documented in the Turkish state records and it is not considered a valid marriage.
The papers required to validate the marriage in Turkey
To start the procedures for marriage confirmation in Turkey, the following papers and documents must be secured:
A copy of the passport, translated and certified by the Notre in Turkey, "the notary in law ". The passport can act as a temporary residence card for Syrians in Turkey.
A celibate or civil status registration document attested by the foreign embassy or consulate of the foreigner's country. This document is usually called a "certificate of absence of impediment."
Lease contract, registration of souls, or any document proving housing in Turkey
The issuance of a record extracted from the embassy or consulate of the foreigner's country, to be translated and certified from the notar in Turkey
Divorce certificate or death statement for the previous husband, in case the marriage was second
Written consent from the husband's guardian if he / she is between the ages of 16 and 18
Some municipalities in Turkey may require a poll document "proof of non-name change".
Necessary medical reports
Steps to confirm marriage in Turkey
The steps for confirming marriage in Turkey are sequenced according to the following:
Prepare the necessary documents to confirm the marriage, translate what needs to be translated, and certify what can be certified by the Notre Office.
Go to the municipality and fill out the marriage form, which is obtained from the registration office in the Marriage Department in the municipality.
The following documents are submitted to the registration office:
Registration Form
Personal photos of both suitors
A certified translated registration document for each of the suitors
Tenancy contract or proof of housing
The report of the medical examination for both spouses issued by one of the government hospitals in Turkey.
The rest of the other documents required, according to the condition of the spouses
The form is submitted to the concerned employee with payment of the transaction fees in the presence of the suitors
After a short period, the municipality contacts the suitors and confirms the date of the marriage contract, which will take place in the municipality.
After that, the family book issued by the Turkish municipality is delivered and is translated into several languages as necessary.
Marriage confirmation costs in Turkey
The costs of fixing marriage in Turkey can be divided into several sections, namely:
The costs of marriage processing fees in Turkey
It usually ranges from 100 to 250 Turkish liras on average, and its value varies according to the municipality in which you will confirm your marriage.
The costs of translating and certifying official documents
Most of the official documents that require certification from the embassy or consulate are granted free of charge or for a low price, with the exception of the Syrian Consulate in Istanbul, where booking an appointment requires somewhat exorbitant costs, especially urgent appointments.
As for the translation and certification of Turkish notation, it also differs according to the type of document and the number of words:
As an approximate price, each document needs about 100 to 125 Turkish liras for translation and certification.
As for the rental contract, it takes 45 to 55 TL to be certified.
Other costs
Obtaining the celibacy document, if it is from the immigration department in Turkey, then it is free, and if it is through a civil status document that you extract from your country's embassy or consulate, it is required to translate and notate, and it costs about 100 Turkish liras for each document.
Personal photo costs:
The value of taking a photo varies according to its number and according to the region, as photo-taking shops in the tourist and central areas charge more than others.
Average Costs: 30 TL per 4 personal photos
Given that the required photos are 8 for each of the suitors, the average cost is: 120 Turkish liras.
The costs of health reports are free or almost free, unless the report requires certain procedures to be paid during the examination.
You may need costs for an accompanying translator, often the translator will charge between 80 and 120 TL per day.
The average cost
Let's say that a young man and a girl wanted to marry in Turkey, the average cost is as follows:
Important notes about confirming marriage in Turkey
Married spouses outside Turkey do not need to establish their marriage inside Turkey, but their documents issued from their countries are approved with translation into the Turkish language and ratified by Notre in Turkey
The Turkish family book is useful for legally registering the children, and also helps in establishing the marriage within your home country upon return.
Usually the time between submitting the registration form and the invitation to the confirming marriage is about a week
Usually, the Turkish municipality determines the health center or government hospital from which medical examinations and reports should be performed.
important note
We at Al-Fanar Insurance and Residence Company are writing to you about this issue to increase your awareness of the marriage confirmation process in Turkey. As for our services, they are in the fields of insurance and residency services in Turkey only.
