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Turkish Citizenship

Turkish citizenship – this is the status of a person, which gives him a full list of rights and freedoms provided for by law. The owner of a Turkish passport is under state protection and can count on appropriate support

What rights does Turkish citizenship come with?

the right to free medical care in public medical institutions;
the right to receive free education in educational institutions of different levels of accreditation;
the right to receive social payments, benefits, pensions and benefits provided for by law;
the right to official employment without special permits;
the right to visa-free visits to more than 110 countries around the world;
the right to participate in elections as a voter and candidate;
the right to a simplified visa regime for business immigration to the United States;
the right to retain a second citizenship;
the right to transfer citizenship to subsequent generations.

According to Article 11 of the Law on Turkish Citizenship No. 5901 of May 29, 2009 foreign citizens can apply for Turkish citizenship in the following cases: by naturalization, through marriage, employment or at birth. Passports are also issued for special merits to athletes, scientists, and cultural figures.

Requirements for an applicant for citizenship on a general basis:

Reaching the age of majority.
Residence on the territory of the republic for at least 8 years with a residence permit.
Having a stable income and an official job.
Absence of diseases that pose a danger to society.
Absence of offenses specified in the criminal code.
Knowledge of the Turkish language at a conversational level.

Turkish Citizenship by Investment

The Turkey Citizenship by Investment (TCBI) program allows you to obtain Turkish citizenship for investing in the country's economy in an accelerated manner.

There are 5 investment options:

Purchase of real estate.
Deposit in a Turkish bank.
Purchase of government bonds.
Purchase of shares in an investment fund.
Investment in business.

Obtaining Turkish citizenship by investing in real estate

According to the legislation of the Republic of Turkey, any foreigner who buys real estate in the territory of the state with a cadastral value of more than $400,000 can apply for citizenship

Several requirements must be met:

You can register ownership of one or more objects, regardless of the intended purpose: it can be residential or commercial real estate, or a land plot.
The previous owner of the property must be a Turkish citizen or a Turkish company.
A property can participate in the investment program only once.
Real estate cannot be sold for 3 years, but it can be rented out.

The investor is not required to reside in the territory of the Turkish Republic either before or after obtaining citizenship. In addition, there is no requirement to pass exams on knowledge of the Turkish language and the history of the country.

Together with the main applicant, his first-degree relatives: husband/wife and minor children can apply for citizenship. Under the terms of the program, children over 18 years of age and parents of the investor can obtain a residence permit in Turkey.

Stage

Purchase of real estate in the republic

Stage

Obtaining a certificate of conformity

Stage

Applying for a temporary residence permit

The application is reviewed within 4-6 months.

A passport can be obtained in Turkey or at the embassy. If an investor wants to obtain an internal ID card – Kimlik, you need to take biometrics in Turkey or at the embassy. The certificate will be ready in 2-3 weeks.

Stage

Applying for citizenship

List of required documents

Depending on the grounds for obtaining Turkish citizenship, the package of documents may vary. If an application is submitted on the basis of investment in the real estate market, the list of required documentation includes:

Completed application form of the applicant on the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkey
Valid ID or passport;
Turkish tax number
Valid short-term residence permit
Certificate of ownership (TAPU)
Real Estate Valuation Report (Certificate of Compliance)
Earthquake Insurance (DASK)
Birth Certificate
Document confirming marital status
Health insurance policy
Certificate of no criminal record
4 color photos of the biometric sample (35 x 45 mm);
Receipts for payment of consular fees and service fees.

Important! Documents issued in another country must be translated into Turkish and apostilled.

Assistance in obtaining Turkish citizenship when purchasing real estate

Qualified specialists at Point Property are ready to help you go through the complex process of obtaining Turkish citizenship when purchasing real estate.

Point Property Services:

Consulting on resolving migration issues when purchasing real estate in the republic.
Selection of real estate objects for the required conditions of the investment program.
Preparation of documents, checking data for accuracy and reliability, organizing translation and legalization.
Assistance when submitting an application and filling out a form to the state migration service.
Assistance in paying all necessary government fees and taxes.