Turkish Citizenship Law
The complexity and breadth of Turkish Citizenship Law make it necessary for all legal transactions to be carried out with due diligence and knowledge of relevant Turkish immigration regulations and the Turkish immigration system. With respect to acquiring Turkish Citizenship through Real Estate Investment, it is important to note that not all real estate properties are eligible for Turkish citizenship application. Therefore, investors who are considering this option are highly recommended to hire a Turkish immigration lawyer who is experienced with real estate purchases and Turkish citizenship applications. Furthermore, before applying for Turkish citizenship, it is essential to ensure that all required documents have been gathered to avoid delays and potential rejection of the application. We strongly advise seeking legal support from Turkish immigration attorneys and Turkish investment lawyers.
Our team of Turkish citizenship law lawyers can assist you in the purchase of a property and the application for Turkish citizenship. We offer the following services in Turkish Citizenship Law:
- Applying for tax registration and bank account in Turkey
- Obtaining the Foreign Exchange Currency Certificate
- Preparing the necessary documents and applying for a Turkish residence permit for the foreign individual and, upon request, their spouse and children
- Preparing the necessary documents and applying for Turkish Citizenship for the foreign individual and, upon request, their spouse and children
- Following up on the application until the finalization of the Turkish Citizenship process.
Please note that as we are also registered as sworn translators at the Turkish Notary, you will not have to pay extra fees for document translation. If you have any questions regarding Real Estate Law and Turkish Citizenship Law, please do not hesitate to contact us for a free consultation.
- The procedure for Applying Citizenship by Real Estate Investment
The most common and convenient way to apply for Turkish Citizenship is through investment in real estate. The steps for Turkish Citizenship Application through Real Estate Investment are as follows:
Step 1
Obtain a Turkish Tax Registration Number from the Tax Office or online. You will need your passport and photos for this step.
Step 2
Open a Turkish bank account. You will need your passport, Tax Registration Number, and Residence permit for this step. However, some state banks may allow you to open an account with an official document such as a public utility bill that shows your current address.
Step 3
Submit the ‘Foreign Exchange Currency Certificate’ and a commitment letter stating that you will not sell the property for 3 years. Once the required time has expired, you are free to sell the property.
Step 4
Purchase a property in Turkey. Payments must be made through the bank to the seller’s account, with a reference indicating the details of the property purchased. The Land Registry Office will forward your request for the “Certificate of Conformity” for real estate to the relevant authority. Applications are first evaluated by the Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning, General Directorate of Land Registry, and Cadastral Directorate of Foreign Affairs Department. Once the “Certificate of Conformity” is issued, the General Directorate of Migration Management and the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs will be notified.
Step 5
Apply for a Residence Permit for Turkish Citizenship Application to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management after receiving the “Certificate of Conformity”.
Step 6
Apply for Turkish Residency at the Provincial Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs. Your spouse and children under 18 may also apply for Turkish Citizenship. Note that your citizenship will remain forever, and any children born thereafter will also have Turkish Citizenship.
- Other common ways to apply for Turkish Citizenship
- Reside in Turkey for 5 years without interruption. However, additional conditions such as a good command of the Turkish language, good moral character, and not having a disease that may constitute a hazard to public health are also required.
- If you are married to a Turkish citizen for at least 3 years and your marriage is stable, you can apply for Turkish citizenship. If your spouse dies after your application, the requirement of family unity is no longer necessary. Additionally, if you are married to a Turkish citizen for at least 3 years, acquire citizenship, and then get divorced, you will not lose your citizenship.
As a Turkish legal office, we consist of English, Dutch, German speaking Turkish real estate law attorneys with extensive knowledge of Turkish citizenship applications and foreign investments. We provide a wide range of services that include due diligence checks on the property, investigation of the property’s eligibility for Turkish citizenship, drafting and reviewing real estate agreements, title deed transfer, registering an annotation not to sell the property for 3 years, applying for Turkish citizenship, and finally obtaining a Turkish passport.
Contact us today for a free consultation.