What are the forms of obtaining Turkish citizenship?

Turkey offers several ways to obtain citizenship, providing diverse opportunities for individuals with different backgrounds and interests and therefore, we will explore the forms of obtaining Turkish citizenship and the options available to those wishing to possess a Turkish passport and enjoy its advantages with the family and we wish you an enjoyable reading.

What are the forms of obtaining Turkish citizenship?

Let us learn together about the ways to obtain Turkish citizenship through the following paragraphs:

Turkish citizenship through real estate investment

1. The value of the property must be no less than 400 thousand US dollars
2. The property must be reserved for three years and a pledge not to sell
3. Only husband and wife with children under 18 years of age are granted Turkish citizenship
4. The average duration of obtaining Turkish citizenship ranges from 90 to 120 days.

Turkish citizenship via bank deposit

1. An amount of 500,000 US dollars must be deposited in a Turkish public or private bank.
2. This amount is seized for a period of no less than three years.
3. The duration of obtaining Turkish citizenship ranges from 90 to 120 days.
4. Turkish citizenship through establishing a company or commercial investment
5. A factory or business must be established within Turkish territory, regardless of capital
6. Employing 50 Turkish citizen workers and registering them with social insurance
7. The duration of obtaining Turkish citizenship varies between 90 to 120 days.

Turkish citizenship through work residency

1. Five consecutive years of work residency renewal must be completed.
2. Not to leave Turkey within five years for a maximum period of 6 months.
3. He must be registered with Social Insurance for the duration of his work residency.
4. The average period for obtaining Turkish citizenship is at least 6 months and extends to a year or more.

Turkish citizenship through marriage contract

1. One of the parties to the marriage must be of Turkish nationality.
2. Marriage must be for the purpose of establishing a family and not only for the purpose of citizenship.
3. Applying for citizenship must be done after completing 3 years of marriage in the Turkish courts
4. Usually, the duration of obtaining Turkish citizenship ranges between 6 months and extends to a year or more

Turkish citizenship through Turkish origins

1. There must be proof, identity, or origins, whether Turkish or Ottoman.
2. A lawyer must be appointed to complete the procedures and follow up on the application.
3. Usually, the duration of obtaining citizenship is 8 months and may reach two years or more.

Turkish citizenship is called “exceptional”

This form is very large and broad, as some individuals obtain citizenship through ministerial decisions, some refugees obtain it from countries neighboring Turkish territory, and citizenship is usually also granted to holders of university degrees.

What are the conditions for obtaining Turkish citizenship?

We would like to remind you that the conditions differ from one form of obtaining it to another, as Rumeli Real Estate Company will explain to you the most important general conditions for obtaining it, which are:

1. The person's presence in Turkish territory does not constitute any threat to Turkish national security.
2. The candidate for citizenship must be free of diseases that pose a threat to public health.
3. The candidate has a criminal record free of problems and felonies.
4. Reaching and enjoying the age of legal capacity.
5. The applicant has an intention to settle in Turkey.
6. Enjoying a good biography and good character.
7. Speak Turkish somewhat partially.
8. Having a financial income or a fixed salary that supports the person and his family.

After we reviewed for you the forms and conditions for obtaining citizenship, we now come to the most important advantages and characteristics that the applicant obtains upon obtaining citizenship.

What are the advantages of obtaining Turkish citizenship and passport?

1. The Turkish passport ranked 53rd according to the Jade Passport Ranking Index, and this passport allowed its holder to travel without a visa to 110 different travel destinations around the world.
2. The Turkish passport holder can also enter more than 42 countries with an entry visa issued upon arrival, and more than 7 countries grant the Turkish passport holder an electronic entry visa via the Internet and online.
3. The Turkish government has provided many facilities in order to obtain its citizenship, and the reasons are many, the most important of which is to encourage and attract investments of all kinds to Turkish lands, and there are various other reasons that we will mention in future articles.
4. On the other hand, there are many reasons for foreigners to obtain Turkish citizenship, the most important of which is:
5. Turkey's political stability, which has become noticeable in the past three decades.
6. The economic renaissance witnessed by the Turkish state.
7. Easy integration and coexistence with the Turkish people due to the common history.
8. The splendor of attractive nature in Turkey, which is clearly demonstrated by the position that Turkey occupies on the list of the best tourist countries.
9. The presence of facilities and incentives provided by the Turkish government to investors and foreigners.
10. Reasons for rejecting the Turkish citizenship application
11. The application may be rejected because the applicant for citizenship does not meet the necessary requirements, whether in terms of investment, period of residence, or health conditions.
12. If an applicant is found to have provided false or inaccurate information in the citizenship application, this could result in the application being rejected.
13. If there are safety and national security concerns, this may result in the application being rejected.
14. If the applicant has a negative record of violating residency or labor laws in Turkey, this may result in the application being rejected.
15. An applicant's serious health problems may be grounds for rejection, especially if they pose a threat to public health.
16. If the applicant has a record of involvement in illegal activities, this could be grounds for rejection of the application.
17. In some cases, denial of citizenship may be a political decision made by government authorities.

Rumeli Real Estate Company offers you many projects suitable for obtaining Turkish citizenship and we take you through professional real estate tours to find your favorite property and we also guarantee you a safe sales process through lawyers specialized in this matter, and we will be with you in this matter until you obtain the Turkish identity and passport, in addition to our distinguished after-sales services.

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