Documents required for marriage in Northern Cyprus

To marry a citizen of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, you need to prepare a set of documents.

• Documents for marriage
• Frequently asked questions about marriage in TRNC

Documents for marriage

If one of the future spouses is a citizen of a foreign country, the following documents are required. In addition, your status in Northern Cyprus must be legal — a residence permit, work visa, or student visa.

• Marriage intention application
• Valid passports and copies
• Birth certificates from your home country
• Certificates of no impediment to marriage from your home country
• If one party is divorced, a divorce certificate is required
• Proof of residence (can be obtained from the mukhtar)
• Health certificate (from a state clinic)
• Documents proving legal stay in the country (residence permit, work or student visa)

All documents must be translated into Turkish and apostilled. Alternatively, an officially certified translation from the Turkish embassy in your country is acceptable.

Frequently asked questions about marriage in TRNC

Is the list the same for TRNC citizens?

Yes, except that a TRNC identity card is required instead of a passport, and proof of legal residency is not necessary.

Can tourists get married?

Foreign citizens in Northern Cyprus on a tourist visa cannot get married. You must have a residence permit, work visa, or student visa.

Will the marriage be recognized abroad?

Until the marriage is officially recognized in a specific country, a marriage concluded in Northern Cyprus is valid only within TRNC.

What if I cannot get an apostille?

An officially certified translation from the Turkish embassy in your country is a valid alternative to an apostille.

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