Turkish Citizenship

In Turkey, foreigners who own real estate can apply for a short-term residence permit only if the property is a residence and used for that purpose. If family members (the applicant's spouse, children under 18, and adult children dependent on family members) own shared or joint ownership of the property, they can also apply for a residence permit on behalf of other family members.

Documents required during the application process:,

1 – Residence Permit Application Form
2 – Original passport or equivalent document and a photocopy (the page containing identity information and photograph, as well as the pages used for processing)
3 – Four (4) photographs (Taken within the last 6 months, with a white background and biometric.)
4 – If the applicant is married, a marriage certificate or document proving marriage (original document and photocopies of the first 3 pages)
5 – If the applicant has children, the children's passports or national identity cards must be submitted; if one parent has passed away, a death certificate from the other spouse must be submitted; if the parents are divorced, a certified custody document for the children must be submitted.
6 – A statement confirming that you have sufficient and regular financial resources for the duration of your stay (This is stated in the application form.)
7 – Valid health insurance
8 – Original title deed proving ownership of the property by the applicant.

Documents required during the application process for acquiring Turkish citizenship;

1. Application form
2. 2 photographs (white background and biometric)
3. Identity documents and Passport (with notarized Turkish translation)
4. Health report
5. Documents required from the applicant include proof of marital status, marriage certificate (if married), and birth certificates of spouse and children (if any).
6. If the applicant is divorced, a document showing their marital status is required; if widowed, a death certificate of their spouse is required.
7. For applicants to obtain Turkish citizenship, a document proving custody of their child(ren) under the age of 18 (with a notarized Turkish translation) is required.
8. If applicable, the applicant must submit the identity documents of their close relatives who are Turkish citizens (provided they are first or second-degree relatives).
9. If only the applicant's year of birth is known and the month/day information is missing, an official document from their country of origin will be required to add this information.

To apply for Turkish citizenship, the necessary documents must be submitted to the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs. It is important to ensure all documents are submitted completely and accurately to ensure a smooth and swift process.

The citizenship application is evaluated by a commission determined by the relevant ministries and submitted to the Presidency for approval.

Applicants are called to the nearest provincial police department for fingerprinting and an interview as part of the approval process.

The decision will be made by the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye within 45 days.