Legal support in court cases related to citizenship

Common reasons for refusal to obtain a residence permit, permanent residence or Turkish citizenship

1. Providing false information or documents.
2. Lack of confirmed sources of income or questionable origin of income.
3. Fictitious marriage or adoption.
4. Having a criminal record in the country of permanent residence or concealing it.
5. Fictitious work permit.
6. Fictitious employment contract or invitation to study.
7. Unfounded request for political asylum or state protection.
8. Possible reputational risks for the state.

If the applicant is applying for resident or citizen status under the government investment program, reasons for refusal may include:

• failure to comply with the terms of the program,
• suspicion of money laundering
• illegal sources of income.

Failure to comply with the terms of the program may also be the reason for refusal to obtain a residence permit or citizenship.

Appealing against a decision to deny Turkish citizenship

If a foreign citizen has been denied Turkish citizenship, he has the right to appeal this decision. The applicant himself, his lawyer or legal representative have this right.

The appeal takes place in court, since the refusal is an administrative act. The court checks whether there were grounds for refusal, whether they comply with laws and regulations, and also evaluates the decision-making process of the authorities.

1. How does an appeal work?

   • After receiving notice of refusal, the applicant or his representative may file a complaint with the authorized court.
   • To do this, you will need to collect documents confirming the legality of the application and refuting the arguments given in the decision to refuse.
   • The court examines the case materials, verifies compliance with the applicant’s rights and assesses the validity of the refusal.

2. What should you pay attention to?

   • It is necessary to carefully prepare the evidence base, including documents confirming the legal basis for obtaining citizenship.
   • It is recommended to hire an experienced administrative lawyer.

Appeal deadlines

The period for appealing the decision is 60 days from the date of receipt of the notification.

1. Why is it important to meet the deadline?
   Missing this deadline will result in refusal to consider the case, since the courts strictly adhere to procedural deadlines.
2. Where to apply?
   The complaint is filed with the Administrative Court, which is authorized to consider such disputes.

Time limits for consideration of the case

The Turkish judicial system faces a high workload due to a large number of administrative and civil cases. In addition, the shortage of judges and the complexity of the issues being considered can significantly increase the processing time. On average, a decision on an administrative case can take from several months to a year. If the case is appealed to higher authorities, the process may drag on even longer. To speed up the process, it is necessary to prepare all documents in advance and provide them in full, and we also recommend engaging a professional lawyer who can correctly present the case in court.