Turkish citizenship lawyer has a legal expertise upon handling emerging challenges and increasing the chance of success for any application by foreigners for the acquisition of Turkish citizenship. According to internationally recognized principles, citizenship may be acquired at birth or through naturalization subsequent to birth. A citizen is considered to enjoy various rights from one side and also responsibilities on the other, as a member of a nation or community. The matter of citizenship may turn into a complex dispute beyond national borders by presenting a challenge between nations rather than individuals.

Introduction

Turkish citizenship offers a gateway to numerous legal, economic, and social benefits for eligible foreigners. Whether pursued by birth or through naturalization, citizenship represents both a legal bond and a framework of mutual rights and responsibilities between an individual and the Turkish Republic. In today’s globalized environment, citizenship-related disputes can transcend national boundaries and involve intergovernmental complexities.

At Pi Legal Consultancy, our Turkish citizenship lawyers provide strategic and tailored legal assistance to foreign individuals navigating this intricate process. This guide outlines the legal framework and available pathways for acquiring Turkish citizenship, with a focus on investment-based and marriage-based acquisition methods.

Under the procedure, articulated in the Turkish Citizenship Law numbered 5901, foreign investors (briefly with a certain legal income, over 18, without criminal record and not without a contagious disease (an obstacle in respect of public health) are granted an opportunity to acquire citizenship. This article will present a comprehensive analysis about how to obtain Turkish citizenship.

What are the main advantages of Turkish citizenship?

What are the main advantages of Turkish Citizenship? Or is Turkish citizenship worth it? There are several benefits of gaining Turkish citizenship. At the beginning, the acquisition of Turkish citizenship for foreigners provides a legal stay in Turkey under Article 21 of Law on Foreigners and International Protection (Numbered 6458). A citizen is also considered to enjoy various rights from one side and also responsibilities on the other, as a member of a nation or community. The lack of citizenship may turn into a complex dispute beyond national borders by presenting a challenge between nations rather than individuals.

What is the main regulation?

The Turkish Citizenship Law numbered 5901 and Regulation on the Implementation of the Turkish Citizenship Law are fundamental legal regulations managing the acquisition of Turkish citizenship in Turkey.

Article 1 of Law No. 5901 defines the objective of the law as regulating the principles and procedures relating to the acquisition and loss of Turkish citizenship.

Article 6 outlines that Turkish citizenship may be acquired by birth or subsequently through naturalization.

Article 9 specifies that citizenship after birth may occur by:

Decision of the competent authority,

Adoption by a Turkish citizen,

Exercising the right of choice.

How to get Turkish citizenship?

Turkish citizenship can be obtained by birth or after birth under Article 6 of the Law in question. Article 9 underlines that Turkish citizenship acquired after birth shall be possible either by a decision of the competent authority or by adoption or by using the right to choice.

According to the Turkish legal citizenship law regime, foreign investors (briefly with a certain legal income, over 18, without criminal record and not without a contagious disease (an obstacle in respect of public health) are granted an opportunity to acquire Turkish citizenship. Nowadays, Turkish citizenship by investment and Turkish citizenship by marriage are particularly popular in accordance with the Law on Turkish Citizenship numbered 5901.

What are the conditions for a legal stay in Turkey?

Primarily, obtaining Turkish citizenship is a workable solution for a legal stay in Turkey. Additionally, work permit, residence permit or international protection may bring a short term solution. In addition to Turkish citizenship, other citizenship-centric matters including work permits, residential permits and international protection of foreigners are subject to complicated and long-lasting procedures.

Our Turkish citizenship lawyers deliver reliable and comprehensive strategic advice on legal requirements of Turkish citizenship and related residency matters.

What are core features of assistance by Turkish citizenship lawyers in Pi Legal Consultancy?

Pi Legal Consultancy Turkish immigration lawyers and|or Turkish citizenship lawyers offer legal guidance to the below-mentioned matters:

Application for citizenship certificate and acquisition and/or renunciation of citizenship,
Replacement of naturalization/citizenship document,
Deportation and return orders,
Immigration issues,
Entry ban for foreigners,
Dual nationality issues,
Deprivation of citizenship and/or cancellation of citizenship certificate,
Obtaining work permit and residence permit,
Renewal of residence permit,
International protection of foreigners,
Exceptional citizenship,
Acquisition of Turkish citizenship by investment,
Acquisition of US green card through investment,
Obtaining VISA and/or residence permits in the European Union countries,
Home purchase in the USA and its potential outcome particularly for residence permit.

Can I get Turkish citizenship after 5 years?

Provided any foreigner stays legally| resides in Turkey during the period of 5 years without any interruption, he/she merits to apply for Turkish citizenship. You can take a look at oar articles for absorbing about how to provide more evaluation on “residence permit in Turkey”,

Residence Permits in Turkey

Foreigners who have legally resided in Turkey for at least five consecutive years without interruption may be eligible to apply for naturalization. This process requires proof of:

Stable income or financial means,
Proficiency in the Turkish language,
Good character and no criminal record,
Public health compliance (no contagious disease),
Demonstration of intent to settle in Turkey.

How to get Turkish citizenship by investment?

There has been a growing interest in obtaining Turkish citizenship by investment over the years. The Turkish citizenship application form has a specific list of paperwork for Turkish citizenship by investment. Acquisition of Turkish citizenship is granted by the decision of the President in Turkey within the context of Article 20 of the Regulation on the Implementation of the Law on Turkish Citizenship (No 5901).

There are particularly two types for obtaining Turkish citizenship by investment.

Citizenship by Capital Investment ,
Citizenship by Real Estate.

Can I get residency in Turkey if I buy a house?

It is important to note that buying a house in Turkey automatically qualifies for a short-term residence permit, which is often the first step towards the acquisition of Turkish citizenship. For a detailed analysis of the procedure, you can find more information from our article on

Residency by Property Purchase in Turkey

The residence permit allows you to live legally in Turkey while managing your investment. However, for meeting citizenship eligibility criteria, your property must be worth at least $400,000 and held for three years. So, buying property in Turkey grants residency, and potentially, full citizenship.

Fore more information take a look at our article on

Turkish Citizenship by Real Estate

Can I get Turkish citizenship by marriage?

According to Article 16 of the Law on Turkish Citizenship, Turkish citizenship by marriage is possible. A marriage lasting at least three years with a Turkish citizen, you are entitled to make an application for Turkish citizenship. For more information take a look at our article on

Turkish Citizenship by Marriage

Can I get Turkish citizenship by descent or can I get Turkish citizenship by birth?

According to Article 6 of the Law on Turkish Citizenship, Turkish citizenship by birth can be acquired by descent. Under Article 7, a child born to a married Turkish father or mother, whether in Turkey or abroad, is a Turkish citizen. For more examination, see our article on

Turkish Citizenship by Marriage

Conclusion

The present article has already established that there are several types for acquiring Turkish citizenship. Since every procedure requires a detailed procedure, a professionnal legal guidance by a Turkish citizenship lawyer will be very helpful for achieving a successful completion of procedure.

Turkish Citizenship Lawyers List

Here are list of Turkish citizenship lawyers list for Ankara, İstanbul and Turkey.

	Name	Phone	WhatsApp	Address	Profile Page
Aladdin İraz	Aladdin İraz (Partner)	+90 536 038 0222	+90 536 038 0222	Fatih Sultan Mehmet Mah. Poligon Cad. Buyuka 2 Sitesi No: 8 C3 Blok D: 48 Ümraniye / İstanbul	Aladdin İraz
Sevcan Gökalp İraz	Sevcan İraz (Partner)	+90 536 038 0222	+90 536 038 0222	Fatih Sultan Mehmet Mah. Poligon Cad. Buyuka 2 Sitesi No: 8 C3 Blok D: 48 Ümraniye / İstanbul	Aladdin İraz
Sevil Telli	Sevil Telli (Associate \| Lawyer \| Consultant \| Team Leader)	+90 536 038 0222	+90 536 038 0222	Korkutreis Mah. Necatibey Cad. No : 38 Kat 7 Çankaya Ankara	Sevil Telli
Bürşra Dereli	Büşra Dereli (Associate)	+90 536 038 0222	+90 536 038 0222	Korkutreis Mah. Necatibey Cad. No : 38 Kat 7 Çankaya Ankara	Büşra Dereli
Arzu Şeyma Arı	Arzu Şeyma Arı (Associate)	+90 536 038 0222	+90 536 038 0222	Korkutreis Mah. Necatibey Cad. No : 38 Kat 7 Çankaya Ankara	Arzu Şeyma Arı

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