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How to Get Married in Northern Cyprus
Documents, Requirements
& Legal Process
Foreign nationals wishing to legally marry in Northern Cyprus must submit their marriage application in person at the Kaymakamlık (District Governor's Office) serving the district where they intend to marry. Both applicants are required to attend the appointment together and bring all the required documents listed below.
Application forms are completed at the Marriage Office during your appointment and submitted together with your supporting documents for review. Once your application has been approved, the Marriage Office will advise you of the date and time of your civil marriage ceremony.
In Kyrenia (Girne), the Marriage Office is located on the second floor of the Kaymakamlık building.
Foreign couples must apply at the Kaymakamlık (District Governor's Office) in the district where they intend to marry.
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Kyrenia (Girne) – view on Google Maps
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Nicosia (Lefkoşa) – view on Google Maps
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Famagusta (Gazimağusa) – view on Google Maps
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Trikomo (İskele) – View on Google Maps
Please note that marriage requirements and administrative procedures may change, and individual districts may have slightly different practices. We recommend confirming the current requirements with the relevant Marriage Office before obtaining documents or arranging translations.
The document requirements below were obtained from the Kyrenia (Girne) Kaymakamlık. While requirements are generally similar across Northern Cyprus, individual Marriage Offices may occasionally have different procedures or document requirements. In the event of any difference, the instructions provided by the relevant Marriage Office should be followed.
Required documents to get married in Northern Cyprus
The information below has been transcribed from the official document checklist provided by the Kyrenia (Girne) Marriage Office for the convenience of our visitors. The original document is displayed below for reference.
Required Documents
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Completed marriage application form (completed at the Marriage Office)
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Original Certificate of Celibacy
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Passport copies of both applicants
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Original birth certificates
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Divorce documents (if previously married)
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Certificate of residence/Muhtar's letter (for residents)
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Work permit (for applicants working in Northern Cyprus)
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Student permit (for applicants studying in Northern Cyprus)
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Names and passport copies of two witnesses
Additional Requirement for Tourists
Tourists must have been in Northern Cyprus for at least 15 days before submitting their marriage application. After the 15-day period, they must also obtain an Entry and Exit Record from the Police Station and submit it together with the documents listed above.
Important Information
According to the official document checklist issued by the Kyrenia (Girne) Marriage Office:
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Certificates of Celibacy, Birth Certificates and Divorce Documents must be translated into Turkish and certified by a Certifying Officer.
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Applicants must be at least 21 years of age to apply for marriage.
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All documents must be submitted to the Marriage Office at least two weeks before the intended marriage date.
Please note: Although the official document checklist states that certain documents should be translated into Turkish, the Kyrenia (Girne) Marriage Office has advised us that, in some cases, documents issued in English may be accepted without translation. As practices may vary between districts and requirements may change over time, we strongly recommend confirming the current requirements with the Marriage Office where you intend to marry before arranging certified translations.
Disclaimer
The document requirements above were obtained from the Kyrenia (Girne) Marriage Office. While requirements are generally expected to be similar throughout Northern Cyprus, procedures and document requirements may vary between districts and may change without notice.
The original document issued by the relevant Marriage Office should always be regarded as the authoritative source. If there is any discrepancy or you are unsure about your particular circumstances, we recommend contacting the relevant Marriage Office before making your application.
If you would like assistance with the marriage application process, translations or accompanying services, please feel free to contact us.
