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Legal assistance in obtaining Turkish citizenship

Main conditions for obtaining citizenship in Turkey

Turkey offers several ways to obtain citizenship, including:

1. Citizenship by Investment:

Fulfillment of program requirements (purchase of real estate, opening a business, purchase of securities or placing a bank deposit),
You need to open a bank account and get a tax number.

2. Through marriage:

After three years of official marriage with a Turkish citizen.

3. By birth:

If at least one of the parents is a Turkish citizen.

4. Employment:

After 5 years of official work under a work permit in Turkey.

5. Through naturalization:

After 5 years of residence in the country on the basis of a residence permit under TAPU.
You cannot leave the country for a period exceeding 365 days for the entire period, and more than 6 months continuously in a calendar year.
Knowledge of the Turkish language and sufficient income/Turkish guarantor are required.

6. For special merits:

For significant achievements in science, business, culture or sports.

Citizenship by Investment

Foreign citizens can obtain Turkish citizenship within 6–12 months if they fulfill one of the following conditions:

1. Purchase of real estate:

Minimum cost - 400,000 US dollars according to the cadastre (amended from the previously valid amount of $250,000).
The property may be residential or commercial, but must not have previously been used for the program by another investor.
You cannot sell the property within three years after the sale ban has been placed.

2. Bank deposit:

Deposit of at least 500,000 US dollars for a period of at least three years.

3. Purchase of government bonds or shares of investment funds:

In the amount of $500,000 with an obligation to preserve the assets for three years.

4. Business creation:

Investment in business in the amount of $500,000 or more or creation of at least 50 jobs.

The most popular way is to buy real estate, as it combines citizenship with long-term investment benefits.

Stages of obtaining citizenship

1. Selection and purchase of real estate

Purchase of an object worth from 400,000 US dollars according to the cadastre.
Obtaining a Certificate of Compliance, which confirms that the object meets the terms of the program.
The certificate is issued through the Land Registry.

2. Registration of a residence permit (residence permit)

Obtaining a short-term residence permit based on investments (j bendi).
A residence permit must be issued for both the investor and his spouse (if desired, including children under 18 years of age).

3. Applying for citizenship

The application is submitted to the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship.
Documents are sent for verification to Ankara.
The final decision is made by the President of Turkey.

Features of the procedure

First and last name:
Foreigners can change their first and last name to Turkish. This is not necessary, and the passport can be issued in your native name and surname.
Remote registration:
All stages, except for submitting biometric data, can be completed remotely by proxy.
Review times:
Applications are usually processed within 6–12 months.
Return on investment:
In three years you can sell real estate, close your deposit or sell other assets.

Dual citizenship

A second passport and second citizenship in the modern world are a tool for protecting personal freedom. Even when borders are closed, people with multiple passports can cross borders to return home. Türkiye allows its citizens to have multiple citizenships. You do not need to renounce your citizenship of another country when obtaining a Turkish passport (unless the applicant's first citizenship requires this).