Steps to Apply for Turkish Citizenship from A to Z

Recently, there have been many conversations about the issue of Turkish citizenship to a large extent, with the desire of many foreigners and investors to obtain dual citizenship. The law does not require the holder to give up his original citizenship, and therefore he will be able to benefit from the advantages offered by both nationalities.

Find out with us in this article some details about Steps to Apply for Turkish Citizenship from A to Z.

Steps to obtain Turkish citizenship in detail

If you wish to apply for Turkish citizenship, many steps must be achieved first to be eligible to apply for it, the most important of which are:

1. You must have a Turkish residence permit for at least 5 years.
2. You must have resided in Turkey for at least 6 months in the last year.
3. You must be able to speak Turkish fluently.
4. You must not have a criminal record in Turkey or your country.
5. You must pass the test of Turkish history and culture.
6. You must have a job or business in Turkey, or sufficient financial resources to financially support yourself and your family.

The most important ways to obtain citizenship

Among the many advantages that Turkish citizenship is known for is that it can be obtained in multiple ways, from which you can choose what suits you and suits your circumstances. Here are the full details:

1 - Citizenship through real estate investment

Are you thinking of obtaining Turkish citizenship through real estate investment?

If so, you are not alone as an increasing number of foreigners are taking advantage of this option, which allows them to obtain Turkish citizenship in less than three months.

The following are the requirements for obtaining Turkish citizenship through real estate investment:

• You must purchase a property worth at least $400,000.
•  The property must be purchased from a Turkish citizen in particular or a Turkish construction company.
• The property must be registered in your name.
• You must keep the property for at least three years.
•  The price of the property must be paid through a Turkish bank.
•  The real estate appraisal document that determines the property's value must be extracted.

2 - Citizenship by financial investment

Turkey offers citizenship by investment to foreign investors who make a qualified financial investment in the country. There are several different types of investments eligible for citizenship, including buying stocks and bonds in Turkish companies, investing in real estate, or depositing in a Turkish bank. The investment value must be no less than 500 thousand US dollars and the investor must keep his investment for some time. 3 years at least.

To qualify for citizenship by investment, applicants must meet certain requirements such as having a clean criminal record and being able to demonstrate that they have sufficient financial resources to support themselves and their families. The application process generally takes about six months to complete.

3 - Nationality through marriage

The following are the requirements for obtaining Turkish citizenship through marriage:

•  You must have been married for at least three years.
• You must be able to prove that your marriage is still valid and that you are still living together.] You must pass the Turkish language test.
•  You must pass the history and culture test.
•  You must have a clean criminal record.
•  You must be financially stable and have health insurance.

In this context, it must be noted that Turkish citizenship can be obtained in several other ways, such as adoption, proof of assets, and belonging to the Turkish state. It can also be obtained if you establish a business and employ 50 Turkish people. It can also be obtained by presenting an exceptional achievement that is beneficial. And the public benefit to the Turkish state.

Advantages of being a holder of Turkish citizenship

• You can live, work, and study in any of the 28 EU countries without a visa.
•  You can travel to 105 countries without a visa or with a visa on arrival and can enter eight countries by obtaining an electronic visa.
•  You will have the right to vote and stand for election in local and European elections.
• You can apply for EU funding for studies, research, commercial projects, etc.
• Your family members will also be eligible for Turkish citizenship.
• You will be able to benefit from various educational, medical, entertainment, and other services.

Documents required to obtain citizenship

• The following documents are required to apply for Turkish citizenship :
• Valid passport
• Completed application form
• Proof of identity (such as a birth certificate or national identity card)
• Proof of residence in Turkey (eg residence permit)
• Proof of income and financial stability
• Proof of Turkish language proficiency
• Clean criminal record

Problems you will encounter when obtaining Turkish citizenship

Although obtaining Turkish citizenship is easy, there are some problems that you may encounter or that will stand in your way, as follows:

•  The process of obtaining Turkish citizenship can be long and complicated.
• You may need to meet certain requirements to be eligible for Turkish citizenship, such as being proficient in the Turkish language or having a certain level of income.
• You may not be able to obtain Turkish citizenship if you have a criminal record or if the Turkish government considers you a security risk.
• The Turkish government requires that all applicants for citizenship be of good character. This means that you cannot obtain a criminal record or engage in any illegal activities. If you do not have good morals, your application for Turkish citizenship will be rejected.
• When applying for Turkish citizenship, you will need to provide various documents such as a passport, birth certificate, marriage certificate (if any), and criminal record (if any). If you do not have all the required documents, your application will be rejected.

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Do you want to obtain Turkish citizenship? Do you have a desire to take advantage of its many features? Do not hesitate to contact our real estate consultants who will provide you with a comprehensive guide about Turkish citizenship and the reality of the real estate market in Turkey, answering your many questions.

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