Muslim weddings are lavish celebrations steeped in history and tradition. While the specific customs vary across countries, cultures, and Islamic sects, there are certain cultural and religious rituals that remain the same. Here we will guide you through every document you need to know about a Civil Marriage in Turkey for Lebanese

1- Fill out an application for a Personal file at the Embassy and Marriage Registration

2- Husband’s recent (not older than 1 year) original personal or family 'Ikhraj Kayd' with two photocopies.

3- Wife’s recent (not older than 1 year) original personal or family 'Ikhraj Kayd' with two photocopies.

4- Canadian original statement of marriage (long form) with two photocopies / or one notarized copy with two photocopies.

5- Spouse’s statement of birth (long form, if not Lebanese) with two photocopies, and a photocopy of the current Passport.

This formality is free of charge. N.B: An attestation will be issued by the Embassy confirming the registration. By Mail In addition to the above-mentioned documents you need to send 2 prepaid self-addressed envelopes with phone number

a. First envelope, Self-addressed stamped, Xpresspost, an envelope with the phone number (to send you back the original documents).

b. Second envelope, (regular mail with stamp) is to mail the new 'Ikhraj Kayd' upon reception from Lebanon. (In case the second envelope is not available the 'Ikhraj Kayd' remains in the family file).

N.B: In case you change your address you need to contact the Embassy with your new one. By Mail In addition to the above-mentioned documents you need to send 2 prepaid self-addressed envelopes with phone number: a. First envelope, Self-addressed stamped, Xpresspost, envelope with phone number (to send you back the original documents). b. Second envelope, (regular mail with stamp) is to mail the new 'Ikhraj Kayd' upon reception from Lebanon. (In case the second envelope is not available the 'Ikhraj Kayd' remains in the family file). N.B : In case you change your address you need to contact the Embassy with your new one.

Source and Application Consulate of Lebanon in Turkey