Ways to obtain Turkish citizenship

There are several ways to obtain Turkish citizenship easily and securely.

Turkish citizenship by investment

By investing capital of 500 thousand dollars or the equivalent in foreign currencies or the Turkish lira.
This is confirmed by the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology.

Paperwork

A copy of the investor’s residence.
A certificate of conformity with the investment from the competent directorate.
Marriage document translated into Turkish and duly certified.
Birth certificate for all applicants for citizenship of a wife and children under the age of 18.
A duly translated and attested family statement.
Passport photos for all family members.
4 biometric photos per person.
A special agency for a lawyer to manage the citizenship transaction.
Attestation of all papers issued abroad by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the mother country, their translation into Turkish, and attestation at the Turkish Consulate in the source country.
Turkish citizenship via bank deposit

By depositing an amount of $500 thousand

With a pledge not to withdraw the amount before 3 years from the date of deposit.

Paperwork

Proof of depositing the amount of 500 thousand US dollars in a Turkish bank.
Marriage document translated into Turkish and duly certified.
Birth certificate for all applicants for citizenship of a wife and children under the age of 18.
A duly translated and attested family statement.
Passport photos for all family members.
A health certificate proving that he is free from dangerous diseases.
4 biometric photos per person.
A special agency for a lawyer to manage the citizenship transaction.
Attestation of all papers issued abroad by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the mother country, their
translation into Turkish, and attestation at the Turkish Consulate in the source country.

Turkish citizenship by purchasing shares worth 500,000 dollars

In Turkish real estate investment trusts (REITs) or venture capital funds (VCTs).

Paperwork

A document proving the purchase of shares for the amount originally specified.
Marriage document translated into Turkish and duly certified.
Birth certificate for all applicants for citizenship of a wife and children under the age of 18.
A duly translated and attested family statement.
Passport photos for all family members.
A health certificate proving that he is free from dangerous diseases.
4 biometric photos per person.
A special agency for a lawyer to manage the citizenship transaction.
Attestation of all papers issued abroad by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the mother country, their
translation into Turkish, and attestation at the Turkish Consulate in the source country.

Turkish citizenship through marriage

By marrying a Turkish national, with the following conditions:

To live together as one family.
The applicant should not do any actions that are inconsistent with the family unit.
The applicant should not pose a threat to national security and public order.
Marriage stability for 3 years

Paperwork

The official marriage contract document in Turkey to prove the extension of the marriage date to 3 years.
Turkish wife’s identity photo. passport copy.
Birth certificate or registration release for the husband, wife and children under the age of 18 years.
4 biometric photos per person.
A special agency for a lawyer to manage the citizenship transaction.
Attestation of all papers issued abroad by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the mother country, their
translation into Turkish and attestation at the Turkish Consulate in the source country.

Citizenship by purchasing a property worth $400,000

In the case of real estate investment, Turkish law stipulates that the property must meet some conditions for those who wish to obtain Turkish citizenship in return for owning a property, which are:

The value of the purchased property(s) should be 400,000 US dollars or more, or its equivalent in Turkish currency, according to the exchange rate approved by the Central Bank of Turkey.
– Regularly registering the property in the Tapu Department, whether this property is ready or under construction
The property must be purchased from a Turkish person or a Turkish construction company.
– To pay the value of the property through a regular bank transfer.
A real estate appraisal report from a real estate appraisal company approved by the Turkish government.
Undertaking not to sell the property before 3 years.

Paperwork

A copy of the title deed of the purchased property, or a contract of promise to sell certified by the notary public.
Valid property evaluation report.
Original payment receipts from the buyer’s account, stamped with a live seal from the sending bank.
Original receivables from the seller’s account, stamped with a live seal from the receiving bank.
Passport copies of all family members: husband and wife, and children under the age of 18.
Marriage certificate translated into Turkish and duly certified.
The original passport.
A health certificate proving that he is free from dangerous diseases.
4 biometric photos per person.
A special agency for a lawyer to manage the citizenship transaction.
Attestation of all papers issued abroad by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the mother country, their translation into Turkish and attestation at the Turkish Consulate in the source country.

Turkish citizenship through work residency

People who have a work permit can obtain Turkish citizenship, according to the following conditions:

– That the person concerned has been residing with the aim of working in Turkey legally and without interruption for a period of five years until the date of submitting the application.
– To obtain a source of income through which he can cover his expenses and those who depend on them.
– Not to pose a threat to the country’s national security and not to disturb order and public safety.
To have decided to live in Turkey and to support this decision with deeds as well

Paperwork

Work permit copy.
A duly translated and attested family statement.
Passport photos.
A health certificate proving that he is free from dangerous diseases.
4 biometric photos per person.
A special agency for a lawyer to manage the citizenship transaction.
Attestation of all papers issued abroad by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the mother country, their translation into Turkish and attestation at the Turkish Consulate in the source country.

Turkish citizenship by origin.

By proving Turkish assets by legal means:

– Children born to a Turkish father or a Turkish mother through marriage, whether in Turkey or abroad, are Turkish citizens.
– Children born to a Turkish father and a foreign mother, in case the foundations that document the kinship relationship are proven, are Turkish citizens.
– Children born to a Turkish mother and a foreign father outside the marriage circle are Turkish citizens.

Paperwork

The document proving the existence of Ottoman or Turkish origin, whether by grandfather, grandmother, father or mother.
Proof of residence in Turkey for 3 years.
Residence permit in Turkey.
Passport photos.
A health certificate proving that he is free from dangerous diseases.
4 biometric photos per person.
A special agency for a lawyer to manage the citizenship transaction.
Attestation of all papers issued abroad by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the mother country, their translation into Turkish and attestation at the Turkish Consulate in the source country.

Turkish citizenship by employing 50 Turkish people

With the aim of reducing unemployment, this will be confirmed by the Ministry of Family and Labor.

Paperwork

A copy of the investor’s residence.
Proof of employment of employees and the payment of their due insurances in the rules.
Investment conformity certificate from the competent directorate.
Marriage certificate translated into Turkish and duly certified.
Birth certificate for all applicants for citizenship of a wife and children under the age of 18.
A duly translated and attested family statement.
Passport photos for all family members.
A health certificate proving that he is free from dangerous diseases.
4 biometric photos per person.
A special agency for a lawyer to manage the citizenship transaction.
Attestation of all papers issued abroad by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the mother country, their translation into Turkish and attestation at the Turkish Consulate in the source country.