Abstract
Turkish law is applied for all marriage procedures of asylum-seekers, refugees and stateless persons to be conducted in Turkey. Under Turkish law, a Turkish national and an asylum-seeker, refugee or stateless person, or two asylum-seekers or refugees of different nationalities, can be married by the Turkish authorities. All marriages carried out by the Turkish authorities are subject to the Turkish Civil Code and related regulations. Marriages are conducted by marriage officers at the Marriage Departments of municipalities. Couples intending to marry therefore need to submit the relevant documents to municipalities. Please see the section below on the required documents. It is important to note that only official (civil) marriages are legally recognized in Turkey, as defined under the Turkish Civil Code. Other forms of marriage, without an official marriage, are not recognized in Turkey. Getting an official marriage is important as it will secure and guarantee the legal rights of children and of spouses, especially women. Only after the official marriage is a religious marriage (carried out by imams) permitted.
Highlights
According to the Civil Law in Turkey, future spouses have the right to protect their assets with the help of a prenup signed in the country, before the marriage1
An important thing to notice is that each Turkish city has its own Civil Marriage Registration Office, so the requirements related to the documents which need to be presented by both spouses may differ
If you believe you need more details about marriage in Turkey and Family Law, please feel free to get in touch with our Turkish lawyers
Summary
In order to get married, the documents below need to be submitted to the Marriage Departments of the municipalities: a. An important thing to notice is that each Turkish city has its own Civil Marriage Registration Office, so the requirements related to the documents which need to be presented by both spouses may differ. Another important aspect to consider is that the foreign citizen must have a valid residence or work permit upon filing the application for getting married in Turkey. If this requirement is not met, the marriage cannot be registered. If you believe you need more details about marriage in Turkey and Family Law, please feel free to get in touch with our Turkish lawyers
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