All you need to know about Turkish citizenship
Last Updated: 2023-07-27Everything you need to know about Turkish citizenship
Turkish citizenship is one of the options that many investors and people around the world do not hesitate to choose, based on its strength and global status, especially that Turkey is one of the integrated model countries that provide a distinguished life.
But what are the means of obtaining Turkish citizenship? What are the most important privileges of obtaining it? Who are the nationalities you most want to obtain? Many details related to this topic can be learned through this article prepared by the team of Mersa Real Estate Company.
In this article, you will read :
* The most prominent ways to obtain Turkish citizenship
* The most important information related to obtaining Turkish citizenship
* Why real estate investment is the best way to obtain Turkish citizenship?
* What are the conditions for obtaining Turkish citizenship?
* What encourages obtaining Turkish citizenship?
* Stages of naturalization in Turkey 2022 *
Frequently asked questions about Turkish citizenship
The most prominent ways to obtain Turkish citizenship :
Real Estate Investment :
Real estate investment is the most prominent means of obtaining Turkish citizenship, because it is the easiest, as it is only required that the price of the property be four hundred thousand US dollars, with a pledge not to sell it before the lapse of three years from the date of its purchase, especially since the Turkish government has made the mentioned amount in its current form after it was previously one million US dollars.
Commercial Investment :
A number of investors prefer to obtain Turkish citizenship through commercial investment, which only requires that the invested capital be at least five hundred thousand US dollars .
Bank Deposit:
Turkish citizenship can be obtained through bank deposit in a bank in Turkey, provided that the deposited price is not less than five hundred thousand US dollars .
Marriage to a Turkish citizen :
Obtaining citizenship through marriage is not only limited to Turkish citizenship only, but applies to most nationalities around the world, but Turkey requires that proof be provided that this marriage is real and not for the purpose of citizenship only.
Special or exceptional cases :
Turkish citizenship can be obtained in some special or exceptional cases, such as a person who presented an invention or achievement to the Turkish state, such as introducing it to technology, economy, culture and sports factories.
By obtaining a work permit: Those who have resided under the work residence in Turkey for five continuous years can obtain Turkish citizenship.
The most important information related to obtaining Turkish citizenship :
- In order to obtain Turkish citizenship through real estate investment, care must be taken that the property is for a Turkish citizen, and in this context, it must be noted that it is necessary to verify whether the owner of the property had another nationality before Turkish citizenship, as it must not be the same nationality held by a foreigner.
- The owner of the property can sell it after three years from the date of buying the property to any foreign or Turkish person, there is no problem with that, but it must be noted that the foreigner, if he buys it, cannot obtain Turkish citizenship under it, as the purchase must be made from a Turkish exclusively.
- If Turkish citizenship is obtained and later it is discovered that this has been done by forgery, fraud and modification, it will be withdrawn directly .
What is the importance of obtaining Turkish citizenship?
- In the beginning, Turkish citizenship enjoys an advanced global position as a result of its importance, advantages and what it offers to those who hold it, so we can see that the demand for it is constantly increasing.
- Those who hold Turkish citizenship will obtain a Turkish passport, which entitles its holder to cross many countries around the world quite easily and without adhering to many restrictions. Whoever holds a Turkish passport
will be able to enter 77 countries around the world without the requirement to obtain a visa, and there are more than 40 countries that grant the holder of a Turkish passport an entry visa to them at the moment of arrival at their airports, and there are approximately 8 countries that have granted the holder of this passport an entry visa to them via the Internet. - The father, mother and children who have not exceeded the age of eighteen will obtain Turkish citizenship, while those who have exceeded this age will be granted temporary residency .
- One of the most prominent advantages of obtaining Turkish citizenship is that it allows the foreigner to retain his mother nationality without giving it up and thus be a dual national.
- A foreign citizen who has obtained Turkish citizenship will receive all the benefits enjoyed by a Turkish citizen, he will have the same rights and duties, and one of his most prominent rights as a Turkish citizen is that he will be able to vote in general elections and apply for distinguished and prestigious job opportunities.
- Relatives can be invited to Turkey like any Turkish citizen, and it will be possible to enjoy all the services enjoyed by the Turkish citizen, such as educational and health, at reasonable costs and prices, as hospitals and educational institutions affiliated with the Turkish government are completely free of charge, while those that belong to the private sector are discounted.
- It is possible to work in any party in Turkey without obtaining a work permit from certain parties, and this leads us to the possibility of working freely within Turkish territory without any restrictions, and the investor will be able to link his business that is located inside Turkey with those located outside it.
Why is real estate investment the best way to obtain Turkish citizenship?
Recently, we can see that many people and investors are choosing real estate investment as a means in order to obtain Turkish citizenship, and last year 2020, more than 36 percent of those who came to own real estate in Turkey had the goal of obtaining Turkish citizenship, for many reasons, the most important of which are:
- Real estate in Turkey is a golden investment opportunity with guaranteed returns, based on a number of factors, most notably the tourism factor, as Turkey hosts numbers every year Huge number of tourists who go to its tourist destinations and distinctive historical attractions.
- Real estate prices in Turkey are suitable and distinctive for different budgets, in contrast to the prices that are found in other countries such as the European Union countries or in the United States of America.
- Real estate in Turkey is characterized by high quality and luxurious specifications, as it is built according to international standards for building and construction and according to the latest trends in architecture that arise in the world while maintaining the Turkish touch.
- The Turkish government has provided a lot of facilities in the real estate sector, most notably tax cuts that cannot be found anywhere else in the world, in addition to the ease of ownership procedures, so this can be done in just a few days.
- Real estate in Turkey is a great guarantee, as the buyer must extract the real estate appraisal document that prevents him from being a victim of fraud or real estate manipulations, as one of its most important functions is that it determines the price of the property with great accuracy by specialized committees.
- The Turkish government supports the real estate sector and provides a lot of facilities to it, and one of the most prominent things it has provided in this regard is tax cuts, and there are a number of cases in which tax payment is exempted, such as the one who buys a property within the industrial zones, he will be exempted from the tax on the property in the first five years, and the procedures that lead to ownership are considered mitigating and easy, as everything can be done within days.
It has become possible to obtain Turkish citizenship by buying a property with the mentioned amount, after it was previously one million US dollars.
What are the conditions for obtaining Turkish citizenship?
- He must be above the legal age and must be mentally sound.
- It is important to have knowledge of the Turkish language and must have a stable income sufficient for him and his family.
- He must have resided in Turkey for five continuous years without any interruption.
- He must bring a document proving the sincerity of his intentions to reside and settle effectively in Turkey, which means that he owns a property or a company or has an investment.
- It must not pose any threat to public security in Turkey.
- He should not be a carrier of a communicable disease in order to maintain public safety in the country.
What encourages obtaining Turkish citizenship?
There are a number of factors that encouraged many people and investors around the world to choose Turkish citizenship over other nationalities around the world, most notably:
Geographical location of Turkey:
Turkey has a unique geographical location as it is in the middle of three continents of the world and overlooks the most important seas, in addition to extending within two distinct Asian and European continents.
Due to its distinctive geographical location, Turkey was the first Arab choice, as it is close to the Arab world, which makes transportation to and from it very easy.
General stability:
Turkey enjoys general stability at various levels, especially the economic aspect, as it continues to achieve outstanding results and its importance has clearly emerged in the current year, as according to many sources, it is expected to record a growth of ten percent.
It is also politically distinguished and has distinguished relations with many countries around the world and today strives to improve it with some other countries.
Turkey has social stability as its people are cohesive and loving, as well as the possibility of rapid integration with foreigners.
Evolution in all walks of life:
Turkey is characterized by its general development at all levels and in various fields, especially at the medical and educational levels, as it has achieved outstanding results in both and as a result, it receives every year thousands of students from different parts of the world in order to learn among its classes, and it also receives thousands of people looking for distinguished treatment in rare specialties.
Stages of naturalization in Turkey 2023
One of the most important elements that must be available in order for the naturalization process to be completed in Turkey is that the applicant is obligated to bring all the required papers and documents, which are:
- The original passport and a copy of it that is translated and certified by the notary public.
- Birth certificate, residence permit and personal photos.
- If the applicant is married, he must submit all documents confirming identity and family ties.
How to obtain a Turkish passport 2023
It is possible to obtain a Turkish passport for a period of five continuous years without leaving the country for a maximum of six continuous months, but before that, all these conditions must be met:
- A medical report must be extracted and it must be free of communicable or infectious diseases.
- Must have a good knowledge of Turkish.
- He must be reputable among the people, i.e. have good behavior.
- Proof that he has a stable and sufficient source of income for him and his family.
- He must renounce his mother nationality if his country does not allow its citizen to be a dual national.
- There should be no criminal record or any open administrative reasons, especially in tax matters.
The most important frequently asked questions in the field of obtaining Turkish citizenship:
Why is the real estate appraisal document an important element when you want to obtain Turkish citizenship through the property?
In this context, it is important to realize that in the beginning, the real estate appraisal document was imposed only on those who wish to obtain Turkish citizenship through real estate ownership, but now everyone who wants to buy a property should issue it as it is of great benefit as it determines the price of the property with great accuracy and limits the investor from being a victim of real estate fraud.
When a purchase is made in Turkey in order to obtain Turkish citizenship, will the whole family get it?
Yes, children will definitely get it if they are not over the legal age and the wife as well.
I own more than one property in Turkey, can I obtain Turkish citizenship under them?
A foreigner can obtain Turkish citizenship if he owns more than one property on Turkish land, provided that their total price is 400.000 US dollars or more.
Can a foreigner own whatever real estate he wants in Turkey?
Perhaps this question haunts many people with huge funds, they must realize that they are not allowed to own more than thirty hectares in various parts of Turkey and they are also prohibited from owning more than ten percent of the area of the region, and in this context the property should not be located in security or military areas.
Do those who obtain Turkish citizenship have to perform military service?
This is different in a person's sense, if he has performed military service in his country, he will not have to perform it in Turkey, or if he does not, he must perform it. In addition, if he obtained it when he was over the age of 22, he does not have to perform
military service even if he did not perform it in his country, and the rule that he must perform applies to those under the age of 21.
Can a foreigner buy a property in Turkey and obtain Turkish citizenship without being present personally?
Among the many facilities provided by the Turkish government in the field of obtaining Turkish citizenship is that it allowed a foreigner to own a property without leaving his country, and this is via the Internet in cooperation with one of the famous real estate companies that own websites and then make an authorization for it, which will take care of all procedures and other details.
Can a foreigner reside in Turkey during the period of obtaining Turkish citizenship?
During the stages of obtaining Turkish citizenship, foreigners can reside in Turkey under a residence permit that is extracted, and this is after buying a property and obtaining the title deed, and the residence is real estate, and it is one of the best types of residences in Turkey, as it provides a lot of facilities for those who hold it, most notably the freedom of movement between Turkish states without restrictions.
When you want to obtain Turkish citizenship through real estate ownership, how should I pay for the property?
In this area, we must point out that the price of the property must be paid through a Turkish bank by transferring the amount from the buyer's account to the seller's account.
The most important advice that must be taken into account when buying a property in Turkey to obtain Turkish citizenship: The real estate market in Turkey is
wide and large, and a foreigner who does not have experience in the field of real estate in Turkey will not be able to buy a property on his own, as a result of his ignorance of many details, laws and regulations of this country, so it is always recommended to use a reliable, important and widely renowned real estate entity in the Turkish market, as it provides its customers with the best real estate opportunities that It suits their desires and with their financial budgets as well. Distinguished real estate
companies accompany their customers in all their real estate steps, as they are waiting for them at the airport and remain continuous until they receive the property, and they also remain with them until after the completion of the ownership process, as they are responsible for managing real estate, bringing tenants, and providing the highest distinctive investment returns. But in this context, it is
recommended after delinquency to choose a company that is not distinguished and famous in order not to fall into the trap of real estate fraud, and the importance of the real estate company that is being dealt with can be ascertained by looking at the number of properties that have been sold through it, and you must refer to customers who have already dealt with it.
How can I obtain Turkish citizenship through the portal?
It has become possible to obtain Turkish citizenship online through a portal offered by the Directorate of Population of the Ministry of Interior for people who have met the required conditions, and this method is available not only for those who reside outside Turkey, but also for local residents.
The importance of obtaining Turkish citizenship through the electronic portal lies in the fact that it shortens time and effort, in addition to the fact that through it the required documents and documents become less, and the Turkish government has supported this method in order to achieve its vision that it seeks to reach in 2023 AD in digital transformation within Turkish ministries.
What are the stages of obtaining Turkish citizenship?
legal stages of obtaining Turkish citizenship according to the Turkish constitution are five: The first stage: Those who find themselves fulfilling the conditions required to obtain Turkish citizenship must submit an application in that
.
Second Stage: The application will be transferred from the Immigration Department to the Population Department.
The third stage: The applicant will be researched and investigated from a security point of view, and this will be done on a large scale in order to know all the information related to him.
Fourth stage: At this stage, the rejection or acceptance will be announced and then the result will be sent to the Immigration Service.
Fifth stage: This is the last stage in which the process of obtaining citizenship from the Department of Population (General Directorate of Personal Status) will be completed.
What are the most popular nationalities for Turkish citizenship?
Turkish citizenship, with all its privileges, has resonated with many foreigners around the world, but Arab nationalities were the most flocking to it, for the following reasons:
Arabs are considered one of the most nationalities coming to own real estate in Turkey because they have found among them many common denominators such as customs, traditions and some social systems, in addition to the common religion. In addition, Turkey has a distinctive cultural atmosphere that enriches the foreigner's cultural and scientific encyclopedia. Especially if compared with the cost of living in other countries such as America or the European Union countries.
Conclusion: Obtaining Turkish citizenship is not an absurd desire that lies in foreigners, but rather as a result of all the privileges it offers and as a result of all the mysteries and secrets it holds, there are those who consider it a golden card in order to reach a better life. Finally, you
should know that Turkish citizenship will be with you within only three months, so do not hesitate to contact Mersa Real Estate as we will be with you in all your steps.
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