The Loss of Turkish Citizenship, between Truth and Gossip
Last Updated: 2023-09-14The Loss of Turkish Citizenship
With the upcoming elections in 2023 expected by the Turkish people particularly and the whole world generally, it has been rumoured of the possibility of revoking Turkish citizenship from people who have obtained it exceptionally, in the event that the ruling party fails to stay in power. With the boos of opposition parties inciting hate speech and racism against foreigners in general and Arabs in particular. For some, these rumours have become an inevitable reality.
In order to avoid confusion and questions, the editorial team at Mersat Real Estate Company has prepared the following article for you, in which we distinguish the wicked from the good of the recent sayings, and explain to you the law of Turkish Citizenship Acquisition as possible.
In this article, you read:
- Various ways to acquire Turkish citizenship.
- The advantages of Turkish citizenship are endless.
- Reasons leading to revoking Turkish citizenship after it has been granted.
- Unfounded rumours.
- Mersat Real Estate is the greatest assistance for the investor.
Various Ways to Acquire Turkish Citizenship:
The methods of acquiring Turkish citizenship are multiple, some of which are similar to the laws of granting citizenship in the rest of the world. Nevertheless, there are some laws that are distinguished, which makes it more desirable. Here's how to get Turkish citizenship:
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Birth and Descent:
When one of the parents is a Turkish citizen, it is possible to apply for Turkish citizenship for children who are under eighteen. However, for those who are over this age, there are several documents required and may need a DNA analysis to prove the validity of their claim.
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Proving Ottoman Origins:
If you own a land in Turkiye belonging to your grandfather's father or his grandfather and you have a document of ownership, or if you have a family statement dating back to the period of Ottoman rule, you can get Turkish citizenship after providing those documents, translating them and legalising them by a notary.
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Employment Residence Permit for Five Years:
If you work in Turkiye and have an employment residence permit by a contract, you will be able to acquire Turkish citizenship after five years.
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Marriage:
After you marry a Turkish citizen for a period of three years and obtain a family residence permit, you can apply for Turkish citizenship.
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Special Merit:
Such as achieving a scientific, cultural or sporting achievement.
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Investment:
Which is considered the best and fastest way to acquire Turkish citizenship away from difficulties as money can solve everything. Hence, if you invest in Turkiye worth 500,000 USD, or purchase one or more properties in Turkiye worth 400,000 USD, you will be able to get Turkish citizenship very easily.
In comparison to the rest of the ways, this way does not require a lot of papers and documents, not even acrobatics, and even takes much less time than the other ways.
It is worth mentioning that Turkish citizenship acquired through employment residence permit, special merit or investment falls within the category of exceptional citizenship, but the time to get it varies according to it.
The Advantages of Turkish Citizenship Are Endless:
Each nationality has its own advantages that push the investor to choose it. Therefore, it is important to clarify the advantages of Turkish citizenship, so that the reader can make his decision after consideration. Some of the most prominent advantages of Turkish citizenship are:
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Obtaining social security where free medical care is provided, and education in schools and universities is free.
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Obtaining a Turkish passport, which ranks 39th globally and gives you the opportunity to enter 72 countries visa-free and 49 countries by a visa on arrival.
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The possibility of becoming an EU citizen, if Turkiye is accepted as a member of that Union.
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You can keep your original citizenship as Turkish law does not oblige you to renounce your citizenship, so you can be a dual citizen.
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The possibility of granting Turkish citizenship to the spouse after three years, as well as children under the age of eighteen.
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Taking advantage of the pension granted by the Turkish government to anyone over 65 years, or completed 25 years of service.
Reasons Leading to Revoking Turkish Citizenship After It Has Been Granted:
Here we put forward the reasons leading to the revoke Turkish citizenship, which can be avoided very easily, only the ignorant or involved fall into it, namely:
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To act of pure will in favour of a foreign state hostile to Turkiye, in a manner incompatible with the interests of the Republic of Turkiye.
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Dealing with an enemy state in a state of official war with Turkiye without pressure but of free will.
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Performing military service in another country without the permission and nor notifying the Turkish State.
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Committing crimes that would prejudice the law and the Turkish Constitution.
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Forgery of official documents or concealment of facts while applying for Turkish citizenship. Immediately, it is revoked from the applicant and from all the beneficiaries, like the spouse and the children.
All of the above reasons apply to native and naturalised Turkish citizens, except for the latter condition that it is applied on naturalised citizens only.
Unfounded Rumours:
Many foreigners wishing to invest in Turkiye and get Turkish citizenship are afraid of revoking Turkish citizenship, since this rumour has spread like wildfire due to incitement by malevolent to provoke panic.
No need to be scared, here is a state of law, not a law of the jungle, as Turkish citizenship is not related to the changes of the regime in Turkiye. Indeed, whoever governs this state, the law has the upper hand. Hence, it will be revoked only in the cases mentioned above. So, should we believe the law or gossip?
Mersat Real Estate Is the Greatest Assistance for the Investor:
Mersat Real Estate helps you choose the most suitable investment according to your aspirations and ambitions. As a real estate specialist, you will get the best and highest quality offers.
We take your hand until you get the property you want, and we will inform you of all the laws that you need to know before taking any step in the investment. Also, we prepare all the necessary documents to apply for Turkish citizenship.
The services of Mersat Real Estate are many as we do not stop after purchasing the property, but we also provide a unique service that does not exist in the rest of the real estate companies, which is the after-sales service, such as investment and real estate management. For more details, please contact the Mersat Real Estate team. We are always waiting for you.
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