Exceptional Turkish citizenship

Exceptional Turkish citizenship is an interesting option for individuals who wish to obtain citizenship on the territory of the Republic of Turkey in non-traditional ways this citizenship offers exceptional opportunities and privileges to individuals who meet its specific requirements, in this article, we will discuss the concept of exceptional Turkish citizenship and the advantages it provides and we will also explore the criteria and requirements to qualify for this exceptional document, we wish you an enjoyable read.

Who are the persons eligible for exceptional Turkish citizenship?

1. Graduates of Turkish universities who raised the country and excelled abroad or received important scholarships.
2. Businessmen who have contributed to the improvement and revitalization of the Turkish economy
3. Athletes who shone in international competitions and achieved winning results for the country.
4. Artists who became famous in Turkey and contributed to their success in strengthening the Turkish identity.
5. Owners of commercial and industrial activities who pushed the wheel of production in the country and increased job opportunities.
6. Technology experts in all its fields who drew attention with their innovation and excellence in their field.
7. Foreigners who are entitled to be granted citizenship by Turkish laws and regulations.
8. Refugees coming from abroad, whom Turkey has opened its doors to receive and provide support and assistance.

How to obtain exceptional Turkish citizenship?

This citizenship is obtained in a non-traditional way, as it does not require submitting an ordinary naturalization application, filling out a form, paying fees, submitting the required documents, etc., instead, the naturalization application is submitted directly to the Immigration Department, and then it is sent to the Ministry of Interior in Ankara via mail.

The list includes the names of resident foreigners who are candidates for this type of Turkish citizenship, and it is proposed by the Ministry of Interior and the final result is issued within two months, whether by acceptance or rejection by the Turkish government.

What are the procedures for obtaining exceptional Turkish citizenship?

A text message is often sent to the mobile phone number registered in the person's data, stating that his name has been nominated for exceptional Turkish citizenship by the Immigration Directorate, and an appointment is set for an initial interview.

Upon reviewing the Immigration Directorate on the specified date, the immigration officer will provide the applicant with a list of the required papers in both Arabic and Turkish and set an appointment for an interview after approximately two weeks.

What are the papers required to obtain exceptional Turkish citizenship?

1. A certified and translated copy of a valid passport.
2. A certified and translated copy of the original ID.
3. 3 In the absence of a passport or personal identification, a civil registry must be obtained from the country of origin, certified, and translated.
4. A certified copy of the identity of the sponsor, if any.
5. A temporary ID photo.
6. A certified and translated copy of the driving license (if any).
7. An original certified and translated family book or documents proving kinship between family members and in the event of marriage in Turkey, a copy of the family book is sufficient.
8. A certified and translated copy of the graduation certificate.
9. A certified and valid document proving that the person’s record is free from any legal problems.
10. A document proving work, its type, and location, in case the person has a work permit.
11. Documents containing information on the birth and location of the parents.
12. Title deed, housing statement, or home lease contract.
13. Two personal photos.

Criteria for obtaining exceptional Turkish citizenship

1. An individual's educational level is considered as a criterion for his distinction in obtaining citizenship.
2. The individual's academic achievements and excellence in various academic fields are considered.
3. An individual's civil record is assessed, including legal discipline and compliance with laws and regulations.
4. The individual's criminal record is reviewed to ensure that it is free of any criminal records that negatively affect his obtaining citizenship.
5. 5The period of residence of the individual in the country is taken into account as a criterion for his distinction and sympathy with the local society and culture.
6.  It looks at the job and vocational status of the individual, and the extent of his contribution and influence on the economic and social development of the country.

These points are taken into account in the process of considering an individual's application for citizenship, and these criteria are considered an indicator of an individual's entitlement to obtain this particular nationality.

The process of applying for exceptional Turkish citizenship

1. You submit the naturalization application form and the required papers, and their validity and completeness are verified by the Immigration Department in the state in which the person resides.
2. 2The papers are sent to the Turkish capital to collect information about the applicant and search his file.
3.  The application file is studied by a specialized committee headed by the Director of the Naturalization Department, and it is evaluated if all the conditions and the initial approval are met, the move to the fourth stage and if there is a defect in the file, a notification is sent to the applicant to visit the Civil Status Department, where the application is rejected if the conditions are not met.
4. 4The application file is checked and sent to the Security Directorate and several ministries and institutions for review and in the event of any objection from any party, the application is rejected and the applicant is notified of that if there is no objection, the file automatically moves to the fifth stage.
5.  All required papers are completed collected and sent to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers for ratification and issuance of the final decision.
6. Including the issuance of the final decision on the application for naturalization.
7. 7After signing the naturalization decision, the application file is sent to the Population Department.
8.  The applicant for naturalization receives an invitation to visit the Civil Status Department to receive the new Turkish identity and complete the necessary procedures after that, the educational certificate is modified and health insurance and other benefits available to holders of exceptional Turkish citizenship are obtained.

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