Legal support in the process of obtaining Turkish citizenship

Basic Conditions for Obtaining Citizenship in Turkey

Turkish citizenship can be obtained in the following ways:

1. Citizenship by Investment

One of the following types of investments must be made:

• Purchase of real estate

• Establishing a company or making an investment

• Purchase of government bonds or investment funds

• Deposit in a bank

In addition:

• Opening an account in a Turkish bank

• Obtaining a tax number

  It is mandatory.

2. Citizenship by Marriage

You can apply after at least 3 years of official marriage with a Turkish citizen.

3. Citizenship by Birth

If either of the parents is a Turkish citizen, the child becomes a citizen by birth.

4. Citizenship through Labor

Working in Turkey with at least 5 years uninterrupted work permit is a must.

5. The General Way (Naturalization)

5 years of uninterrupted residence with short-term residence depending on TAPU

• Total time out of Turkey within 5 years must not exceed 365 days or 6 months at a time

• Knowledge of Turkish and sufficient financial income are required

6. Exceptional Citizenship

It can be awarded to people with extraordinary achievements in science, art, sport or business.

Turkish Citizenship by Investment

Foreigners can obtain citizenship within 6-12 months if they fulfill one of the following conditions:

1. Real Estate Investment

• Minimum price: 400.000 USD (title deed value)

• Can be residential or commercial

• Must not have been used by another investor before

• 3 year sales ban applies

2. Bank Deposits

• At least 500.000 USD deposit

• Minimum 3 years blocked

3. Government Bonds or Mutual Funds

500,000 USD worth of investment

• Asset must be preserved for at least **3 years

4. Starting a Business and Employment

• 500,000 USD investment or

• Providing employment for at least 50 people

📌 *Real estate investment is the most preferred method

Stages of Obtaining Citizenship

1. Real Estate Selection and Purchase

• 400.000 USD and above title deed value property is purchased

Certificate of Conformity is obtained from Land Registry Cadastre

2. Short Term Residence (Investor Residence)

• Taken within the scope of "Subparagraph J"

• Spouse and children under 18 can be included

3. Application for Citizenship

• To the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs

• File is sent to Ankara

**President of Turkey makes the final decision

Important Considerations

Name - Surname

• Turkish name-surname can be taken upon request

• Not mandatory

Remote Application

• All procedures except biometrics can be done remotely with power of attorney

Times

• Average time to finalization: 6-12 months

Disinvestment Recovery

• Property can be sold after 3 years

• Deposits or funds can be cashed

Dual Citizenship

Turkey allows dual citizenship.

The applicant is not obliged to renounce his/her existing citizenship, as long as the law of his/her home country permits it.

Dual citizenship offers great advantages in terms of global freedom of movement.

Tax System in Turkey - Short Summary

1. Income Taxes

• Income tax: 15-40%

• Corporate tax: 25%

2. Indirect Taxes

• VAT: 18% (1% in some cases)

• Bank and insurance transaction tax: 5%

3. Wealth Taxes

• Charged on real estate, vehicles, inheritances and donations

• The rate varies according to the type of commodity and its location