The citizens who want to get married in Turkey need a few documents, such as a petition, a certificate of celibacy proving he/she is eligible to marry, identification papers, photos of the two future spouses, health certificate.

What papers do I need to get married in Turkey?

Americans will bring their U.S. passport, Turkey visa (as mentioned earlier), original or certified copy of a long-form birth certificate (cannot be a photocopy), five passport-style photographs (2” x 2”), original divorce decree (if you were previously married), and an Affidavit of Eligibility to Marry—this document

Is it easy to get married in Turkey?

Legal Procedures In Turkey, wedding ceremonies can only be conducted by a Turkish official. Foreigners must obtain the Certificate of No Impediment and Birth Certificates from the authorities in their home countries. The official paperwork of marriage is then processed by their Embassy or Consulates resident.

Can a man have more than one wife in Turkey?

Turkey is a predominantly Muslim nation that has abolished polygamy, which was officially criminalized with the adoption of the Turkish Civil Code in 1926, a milestone in Atatürks secularist reforms. Penalties for illegal polygamy are up to 2 years imprisonment.