How to Get Turkish Citizenship
Turkey is one of the most popular immigration destinations in the world, thanks to its rich history and culture, natural beauty, and economic opportunities. Citizenship offers a number of advantages for foreigners who want to settle in Turkey. Citizenship gives the right to live, work, study, and travel in Turkey. It also gives you the right to the rights and responsibilities of citizenship of the Republic of Turkey.
There are several ways to obtain Turkish citizenship. The most common methods are:
- Birthright citizenship: Children born in Turkey to parents who are not citizens of any country are Turkish citizens from birth.
- Marriage-based citizenship: Foreigners who have been married to a Turkish citizen for at least three years and whose marriage is still ongoing can apply for Turkish citizenship.
- Long-term residency citizenship: Foreigners who have resided in Turkey continuously for at least five years and meet other requirements can apply for Turkish citizenship.
- Investment-based citizenship: Foreign individuals who acquire real estate with a minimum value of USD 400,000, make investments of at least USD 500,000, or deposit USD 500,000 in a Turkish bank account and maintain it for a period of 3 years are eligible to apply for Turkish citizenship.
How to apply for Turkish citizenship
Applications for Turkish citizenship are made to the Provincial Population and Citizenship Directorates within Turkey or to representatives abroad. The required documents for the application vary depending on the method of application. In general, the following documents are required for the application:
- Application form
- 2 biometric photos
- Passport and notarized Turkish translation
- Birth certificate
- Marital status certificate
- Health report
- Documents showing income status
Application fee for Turkish citizenship
The application fee for Turkish citizenship is 115 Turkish liras for 2023. This amount must be paid before applying.
Application process for Turkish citizenship
The application process for Turkish citizenship varies depending on the method of application. In general, the application process is as follows:
- The application is made to the relevant authority with the required documents.
- The application is reviewed by the relevant authority.
- If the application is approved, citizenship is granted.
Resolution of Turkish citizenship application
Applications for Turkish citizenship are generally resolved within 3-6 months. The time required for the application to be resolved may vary depending on the method of application and the workload of the relevant authority.
