How To Renew Passport Due To Marriage

Marrying is a significant milestone that reshapes your life. However, this process brings not only emotional changes but also updates to your official documents. In case of a surname change after marriage, it is necessary to renew important documents such as your passport. In this article, we discuss the passport renewal process due to marriage in all its details.

Is Passport Change Mandatory After Marriage?

Yes, if you have changed your surname after marriage, you are required to renew your passport. If your surname on your official identification documents differs from the one on your passport in Turkey, you may encounter serious problems during international travel. Specifically, border controls, visa procedures, and airline reservation systems take these discrepancies into account and may refuse transactions with mismatched information. Therefore, you need to update your passport as soon as possible after marriage.

Required Documents for Passport Renewal Due to Marriage

You need to prepare the following documents completely to renew your passport:

1. New ID Card: Your current identity document containing the surname change. If you have not completed your ID renewal process, you must do so first.
2. Current Passport: You are required to submit your old passport. If it is lost, you must report it as lost.
3. Marriage Certificate or Population Record Extract: One of these documents is required to prove your marital status and surname change.
4. Biometric Photo: 2 biometric photos taken within the last 6 months, compliant with international standards.
5. Passport Fee and Booklet Payment Receipt: You need to pay these fees at partner banks before applying.
6. Application Form: Provided by the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs (NVİ) and filled out during the application.

Fees and Booklet Costs (2025)

The costs vary depending on the type and duration of the passport. For example:

• 6-Month Passport: 2,359.44 TL
• 1-Year Passport: 3,449.42 TL
• 2-Year Passport: 5,631.40 TL
• 3+ Year Passport: 11,274 TL

2025 Passport Booklet Fees

You can access the 2025 passport booklet fees from the table below.

2025 Total Passport Costs

You can find the total costs including booklet and fee charges for passports, which will be increased by 43.93% in 2025, in the table below.

For up-to-date cost information, you can visit the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs website.

How to Perform Passport Renewal Process After Marriage?

You can follow the steps below for the passport renewal process:

1. Make an Appointment

The first step to apply for a passport renewal is to make an appointment via the e-Devlet system or the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs. It would be beneficial to choose an early date considering the application volume.

2. Prepare Your Documents Completely

Ensure that the documents requested from you during the application are complete. Applications submitted with missing documents will not be processed.

3. Go to the Population Office on the Appointment Day

On the date of your appointment, go personally to the relevant population office to complete your application. Passport applications must be made in person; proxies are not accepted.

4. Receive Your New Passport

After your application is completed, your new passport will be sent to the address you specified via PTT cargo within 7-10 working days. Expedited processing options are available for those who want faster delivery.

Can I Travel Under My Maiden Name?

If you have not updated your surname change on official documents, it is not possible for you to travel abroad under your maiden name. Airlines and border controls require the name on the ticket to match the information on the passport. Therefore, ensure that you have renewed your passport before making your travel plans.

Things to Consider During the Passport Renewal Process Due to Marriage

Plan Ahead: If you have international travel plans, plan the passport renewal process in advance to avoid wasting time.Photo Standards: Photos used for passport applications must comply with biometric standards. Photos that do not meet these standards may cause your application to be rejected.Fee Payment: Do not go to your appointment without paying the fee and booklet costs. Your application will not be accepted without payment receipts.