Turkish Citizenship
Turkish citizenship can follow from a qualifying property investment or from other legal grounds. We assess which route fits, structure the investment correctly, and manage the application through to conclusion.
Routes to Turkish citizenship
Turkish citizenship may be acquired through several legal routes. These include citizenship through a qualifying investment, most commonly a real-estate investment but with other qualifying types defined by regulation; citizenship through marriage to a Turkish citizen; and citizenship after a qualifying period of continuous legal residence. Eligibility and any thresholds are set by regulation and have changed over time.
Citizenship through investment
Where the route is a real-estate investment, the property must meet the value set by the regulation, be supported by a valuation report, and be held for the required period with an annotation preventing its sale during that time. The payment is documented through the banking system. Because the required investment value has changed over time, the current figure should be confirmed before any commitment.
The application
The application is prepared for the applicant and eligible family members, generally the spouse and minor children. It is filed with the competent authorities, often following the relevant residence steps. Supporting civil-status documents frequently require apostille and sworn translation, and consistency across documents is important.
A note on accuracy
Thresholds, qualifying investment types and procedures are set by regulation and revised periodically. The routes above are stable in principle; for current figures and the conditions applicable to a particular case, please contact the office.
How we help
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Eligibility assessment across investment and other legal routes.
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Structuring the qualifying investment and securing the valuation and conformity certificate.
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Preparing and filing the application for you and eligible family members.
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Coordination with the relevant authorities through to the citizenship decision.
FAQ
- How can a foreigner obtain Turkish citizenship?
- Through several routes, including a qualifying investment (often real estate), marriage to a Turkish citizen, or a qualifying period of legal residence. Which route fits depends on the individual's situation.
- How much must I invest in property for citizenship?
- A minimum investment value is set by regulation and has changed over time. The current figure should be confirmed before any commitment, as it determines eligibility.
- Do I have to keep the property after acquiring citizenship?
- The qualifying property is generally held for a required period, with an annotation preventing its sale during that time. The applicable period should be confirmed for the current rules.
- Can my family be included in the application?
- The spouse and minor children are generally eligible to be included, subject to the applicable conditions and documentation.
- Do I have to give up my current citizenship?
- Türkiye generally permits holding more than one citizenship. Whether your current country allows it is a separate question governed by that country's law.
- How long does the process take?
- It depends on the route and the completeness of the file. A realistic estimate can be given after the documents and circumstances are reviewed.
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