Theoretical Analysis of Long-Distance International Marriage Migration

International marriage migration has become the most important method of migration today due to the intensification of cultural interaction. Although the fact that the subject matter is marriage conceals the seriousness of this migration method, the most preferred way to obtain permanent residence in developed countries is to marry a citizen of a destination country. Using this method, thousands of people try to obtain residence permits from developed countries through family reunification or family formation every year. In this respect, we can say that the general purpose of long-distance marriages is to achieve prosperity. In addition, the factors that pave the way for/facilitate this migration method are the increase in intercultural interaction, the development of migrant networks and the proliferation of organisations that instrumentalise international marriage. While this study aims to reveal the qualities and seriousness of long-distance international marriage migration, it also provides a conceptual and theoretical analysis of this migration method.