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According to the recent press release of Turkish Presidency, the current threshold of USD 250,000 for having Turkish citizenship via buying property will be increased to USD 400,000. This new threshold will be applicable after the official release, but as of today the official resolution of the Turkish Presidency has not been released yet.  

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HOW DO IRAN CITIZENS EARN TURKISH CITIZENSHIP?

The information required for acquiring Turkish citizenship is given below.

1- What does it mean to acquire Turkish citizenship by birth?

Turkish citizenship acquired by birth is automatically acquired on the basis of lineage or place of birth. Citizenship acquired by birth becomes valid from the moment of birth.

A child born to a Turkish citizen mother or father within a marriage union in Turkey or outside of Turkey is considered a Turkish citizen.

A child born out of wedlock to a Turkish citizen mother and a foreign father is a Turkish citizen.

If the child born outside the marriage union of a Turkish citizen father and a foreign mother, he/she acquires Turkish citizenship if the procedures and principles that ensure the establishment of lineage are fulfilled.

Place of birth

A child who was born in Turkey and could not acquire citizenship of any country by birth from foreign parents is a Turkish citizen from birth.

A child who has been in Turkey is considered born in Turkey unless otherwise determined.

2- How to acquire Turkish citizenship afterwards?

If a foreign national who wants to acquire Turkish citizenship accepts dual citizenship in his/her own State, T.R. Citizenship can acquire Turkish citizenship with the decision of the competent authority if it meets the conditions specified in the Law.

However, it should be emphasized that meeting the required conditions does not provide an absolute right to acquire citizenship. In other words, it is not possible for everyone who meets the conditions to acquire Turkish citizenship. Because it is a matter that falls under the sovereignty of states to give citizenship to whom and to whom it will not.

What are the requirements for application?

For foreigners who want to acquire Turkish citizenship;

a) To be an adult and to have the power to distinguish according to their own national law, and if they are stateless (haymatlos) according to Turkish laws,

b) To have been living in Turkey for five consecutive years from the date of application,

c) Confirming with his/her behavior that he/she has decided to settle in Turkey (To prove that he/she has decided to reside in Turkey, fulfilling one or more of the following conditions: Buying real estate in Turkey. Establishing a workplace in Turkey. Making investments in Turkey. Turkey To transfer the business center to Turkey. To work in a workplace with a work permit in Turkey. To marry a Turkish citizen. To apply for Turkish citizenship as a family. To have a mother, father, sibling or child who previously acquired Turkish citizenship. Completed his education in Turkey be.)

ç) Not to have a dangerous disease,

d) To have a sense of responsibility for the society, to have good morals and to be reliable,

e) To know enough Turkish,

f) To have an income or profession to make a living in Turkey,

g) Not to be in a situation that would constitute an obstacle in terms of national security and public order,

conditions are sought.

In azdition to the above-mentioned conditions, foreign nationals who want to acquire Turkish citizenship may also be required to renounce the citizenship of the state they carry. The determination of the principles regarding the use of this discretion is under the authority of the Council of Ministers.

The following files are rejected:

The files of the persons whose status is stated below are rejected by the Governor's Office in the place of application.

. Persons who do not have a legal residence permit or who do not show their intention to settle in Turkey despite being legal

. Asylum or asylum seekers

. People living in Turkey as asylum seekers

. Students residing for study purposes

. Foreigners residing for touristic purposes

. Persons residing for the purpose of accompanying their children who are studying

. Residents for treatment purposes

. Persons who are under trial or convicted or detained for any crime

How Does the Application Process Proceed?

The investigation of the persons whose files have been prepared in full and in accordance with the conditions is carried out by the provincial police directorate. The file of the foreigner whose investigation process has ended is returned to the Governor's Office and the Governorate sends the file to the Commission.

The Commission determines whether the applicant meets all of the above conditions by examining the file and conducting a mutual interview. The applicant's family status is also examined during this interview and attention is paid to whether he is of Turkish descent. Deaf and dumb interviewers are interviewed in their own sign language with the help of a translator or, if literate, by writing.

If the commission's decision is positive, the file is sent to the Ministry, if the decision is negative, the file is sent to the Governor's Office.

What are the exceptional cases in the acquisition of Turkish citizenship?

Provided that there is no obstacle in terms of national security and public order, T.C. The proposal of the Ministry of Interior, T.C. With the decision of the Council of Ministers, the following foreigners can acquire Turkish citizenship.

a) Persons who bring industrial facilities to Turkey or who have or are thought to have extraordinary services in scientific, technological, economic, social, sports, cultural and artistic fields and for whom reasoned suggestions have been made by the relevant Ministries.

b) Persons deemed obligatory to be naturalized.

c) Persons who are considered immigrants.

How to acquire Turkish citizenship through marriage?

Marrying a Turkish citizen does not automatically acquire Turkish citizenship. However, foreigners who have been married to a Turkish citizen for at least three years and whose marriage continues can apply to acquire Turkish citizenship. In applicants;

a) Living in family unity,

b) Not to engage in activities that do not coincide with the marriage union,

c) Not to be in a situation that would constitute an obstacle in terms of national security and public order,

conditions are sought.

NOTE:

. In case of death of the Turkish citizen spouse after the application, the condition of continuation of the marriage is not sought.

. Foreigners who acquire Turkish citizenship through marriage, if the marriage is decided to be null and void, if they are in good faith in marriage, they retain their Turkish citizenship.

. Those who are convicted or detained due to any crime cannot apply.

. If the spouse of the foreigner who wishes to acquire Turkish citizenship has acquired Turkish citizenship later; Calculation of the time spent in marriage is based on the date of acquisition of Turkish citizenship by this spouse.

What are the Documents Required in Applications for Citizenship Acquisition through Marriage?

. Petition explaining the request.

. Identity registration sample taken from the Mernis system belonging to a Turkish citizen spouse.

. Passport or similar document, if he does not have a homeland, if it is possible to obtain it, the document related to it.

. A document showing the person's identity information, such as a birth certificate or a birth certificate.

. If the place of residence is in Turkey, the most recent residence permit document.

. If there is a finalized court decision due to any crime, a certified copy of it.

. If only the year of birth but the month and day are not registered in the identity of the person, the document obtained from the relevant authorities of the country for the completion of the date of birth, and if this document cannot be obtained, the signed statement that he accepts the action pursuant to Article 39 of the Population Services Law No. 5490.

. Receipt showing that the service fee has been paid to Finance.

How to acquire Turkish citizenship through adoption?

A minor who has been adopted by a Turkish citizen may acquire Turkish citizenship from the date of the decision, provided that he does not have a situation that will constitute an obstacle in terms of national security and public order.

How to acquire Turkish citizenship with the right to choose?

In accordance with Article 27 of the Law, children who lose their Turkish citizenship due to their parents can acquire Turkish citizenship by exercising their right to choose within three years (between the ages of 18 and 21) from the age of majority.

Under what conditions is the acquisition of Turkish citizenship by the method of making investments in Turkey?

As of January 12, 2021, a new method has been added to the methods for foreigners to acquire citizenship of the Republic of Turkey.

According to the new regulation published in the Official Gazette on the aforementioned date, foreigners who meet any of the following conditions can acquire Turkish citizenship lawyer with the proposal of the relevant Ministry and the decision of the Council of Ministers:

. It has been determined by the Ministry of Economy that it has made a fixed capital investment of at least 2 million USD.

. It has been determined by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization that he purchased the immovable with a minimum amount of 1 million USD, provided that it is not sold for three years in the land registry records.

. It has been determined by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security that it creates employment for at least 100 (One hundred) people.

. It has been determined by the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency that he deposited a minimum of 3 million USD in banks operating in Turkey, on the condition of keeping the deposit for three years.

. It has been determined by the Undersecretariat of Treasury that it has purchased government debt instruments of at least 3 million USD, provided that they are kept for three years.

3- In which situations does the cessation of Turkish citizenship take place?

Persons who request permission to renounce Turkish citizenship may be given a leave or exit document by the Ministry if they meet the following conditions.

a) To be of legal age and to have the power to distinguish.

b) Having acquired or persuading to acquire citizenship of a foreign country

have symptoms.

c) Not to be a wanted person due to a crime committed or military service.

ç) Not to have any financial or penal restrictions.

4- How to lose Turkish citizenship?

The Turkish citizenship of those who are determined by the official authorities to have committed the following actions can be lost with the proposal of the Ministry of Interior and the decision of the Council of Ministers.

a) Despite the fact that a foreign state performs any service contrary to the interests of Turkey and is informed by the foreign representatives abroad and by the local authorities in the country, that they are to take up this duty, they can perform this duty voluntarily within a suitable period of not less than three months. those who don't.

b) Those who voluntarily continue to work in any service of a state that is at war with Turkey - without the permission of the Council of Ministers.

c) Those who do military service voluntarily for a foreign state without obtaining permission.

5- How does the loss of Turkish citizenship occur with the right to choose?

Those whose status is stated below can renounce their Turkish citizenship within three years from their coming of age.

a) T.R. by birth due to maternal or paternal lineage. those who acquire the citizenship of a foreign mother or father at birth or subsequently.

b) Persons who are Turkish citizens due to lineage originating from their mother or father, and those who acquire the citizenship of a foreign state on the basis of place of birth.

c) Those who acquire Turkish citizenship through adoption.

ç) Those who subsequently acquire the citizenship of their foreign mother or father, although they are Turkish citizens by meeting the place of birth condition.

d) Those who acquire Turkish citizenship depending on the mother or father who has acquired Turkish citizenship in any way.

In accordance with the above conditions, if the loss of citizenship would render the person stateless, the right to choose cannot be exercised.

6- What Does Multiple Citizenship Mean?

Turkish citizenship legislation allows for more than one citizenship.

In this context, if the persons who acquired the citizenship of a foreign country for any reason present the relevant documents and it is determined that they are the same persons as a result of the research to be carried out, a notification is made to their records in the population family registers that they have multiple citizenships.

7- What is the application authority and method in citizenship procedures?

Applications regarding the acquisition and loss of Turkish citizenship are made to the Governorship of the place of residence in Turkey, and to the Foreign Representatives of Turkey outside of Turkey, in person or with a power of attorney regarding the exercise of this right.

Requesting information and documents: Information and documents related to examinations and researches regarding citizenship procedures are given by public institutions and organizations without delay.

Correction of material errors: If it is later determined that there is a material error in the decisions taken, a decision to correct or change is taken by the authority that made the decision.

Notification: Decisions regarding the acquisition and loss of Turkish citizenship are notified to the relevant person and the application authorities. Forfeiture decisions are published in the Official Gazette and are deemed to have been notified on the date of publication.

Documents Required for Citizenship Application

. Petition explaining the request

. Passport or similar document

. Birth certificate or birth certificate copy. If married, a copy of the birth certificate or a similar document proving the family ties of the spouse and children.

. Marital status certificate and marriage certificate if married, divorce certificate if divorced, death certificate if widowed.

. If there are first or second degree relatives of Turkish citizens, the population registration sample taken from the Mernis system by the application authorities of these individuals.

. Health report issued by the Ministry of Health.

. Work permit, tax plate, undertaking or similar document proving his income or profession, proving that he and his dependents make a living in Turkey.

. A document showing the dates of entry and exit to the dormitory obtained from the Provincial Security Directorate, stating that he has been residing in Turkey for five years without interruption from the date of application.

. A residence permit for a period of time sufficient to finalize the citizenship procedures from the date of application to the future.

. If there is a finalized court decision due to any crime, a certified copy of it.

. If the identity information of the person does not include the month and day of the date of birth, the document obtained from the relevant authorities of the country to complete the date of birth. If the aforementioned document cannot be obtained, the signed statement that he accepts the action in accordance with the 39th article of the Population Services Law No. 5490.

. Receipt showing that the service fee has been paid to Finance.

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What does Turkish Citizenship Eligibility mean?

The first point we want to mention is that the citizens of all countries of the world can apply for citizenship through the Citizenship by Investment in Turkey

. However, since there is a limitation on "purchasing real estate" for passport holders of some countries, the citizens of these countries cannot apply for Turkish citizenship by "purchasing real estate". They should consider other forms of investment in Turkey, such as depositing $500K in the bank, Hiring 50 workers, Investing Corporate Capital, Government Debt Instruments etc.

Who cannot buy real estate in Turkey? Citizens of the following 4 countries cannot buy real estate in Turkey in any circumstances according to Turkish Law. These countries are;

1- North Korea

2- Armenia

3- Taiwan

4- Syria

The following countries, which are neighbors of Turkey, cannot purchase real estate from the Turkish cities where they have borders. But they are allowed to buy from other provinces.

As an example;

Iraq – cannot purchase in Şırnak and Hakkari

Iran – cannot purchase in Hakkari, Van, Ağrı, Iğdır

Georgia – cannot purchase in Artvin and Ardahan

Azerbaijan – cannot purchase in Iğdır

Bulgaria – cannot purchase in Edirne and Kırklareli

Greece – cannot purchase in Egean and Marmara Sea side cities of Turkey

Except for the limitations above, all countries’ citizens can purchase real estate from anywhere in Turkey.

If we need to examine the whole process under the titles, we can list them as follows.

Investment

Real Estate Investment

Employment

Bank Deposit

Capital Investment

Government Debt Instruments

Real Estate Investment Fund

Obtaining a Tax Number

Investment Valuation Report

Three Years Holding Commitment

Certificate of Conformity

Turkish Residence Permit

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Citizenship by property investment in Turkey

Turkey citizenship by investment was announced in 2016. Late in January 2017, the Turkish government launched the program to trigger foreign direct investment and improve its real estate sector. Under this program, the investor is free to decide from the various means he wants to contribute to Turkish society.

When Turkey citizenship by investment program was launched, the government quoted the entry cost to be at least $1 million. Consequently, this did not attract many investors. On realizing that the amount set is a little unreasonable, the Turkish government dropped the investment needed to $250,000 in mid-2019.

Now, the country makes an average of $250 million every month from its foreign investors only. However, as the number of applicants willing to acquire Turkish citizenship is increasing, there have been rumors about raising the minimum cost from $250,000 to $500,000. This has been intended to meet the needs of both the locals as well as the investors.

Eligibility for Turkey Citizenship by Investment

In order to qualify for Turkey citizenship by investment program, the principal applicant

Has to be at least 18 years old.

Must have never stayed illegally in Turkey.

Paying the taxes and costs for the process.

Besides, the individual requires the following documents to be eligible for the program.

Birth certificates of all the applicants

Passports of each applicant

Residence Proof (Recent utility statement)

Biometric, colored passport photos of each applicant

Marriage certificate (optional)

Death or divorce certificate of spouse (optional)

Proof that all the applicants have a clean criminal record

Proof of Health Insurance (valid in Turkey)

Proof of investment of $250,000 into a Turkish bank account or lawyer’s client account

Turkish Tax ID Number (necessary)

Note: You can your spouse, dependent children below the age of 18, and children of any age with disabilities.

Requirements of Turkey Citizenship by Investment

To apply for the Turkey CBI, an individual has to be meet the following requirements.

Investment Requirements

In terms of investment, there are three ways of how a foreigner can obtain a Turkish passport by investment.

Investment #1: Real Estate

There are plentiful options to invest in real estate. An individual has to invest $250,000 in real estate in Turkey in whichever type of property you want to purchase. You can buy a villa, apartment, or land.

Besides, there is no need to take a pre-approval to buy properties since the estate is not typically overvalued.

Note: You can also buy multiple properties whose total amounts to the minimum $250,000 figure. However, they must be located in the same neighborhood.

Also, do not forget to get your properties registered the same day you purchase them. The acquirer has to retain the property for at least three years.

Note: Property prices at the most expensive locations are around $5,500 per square meter.

Investment #2: Creation of Jobs

Another route to Turkey passport is by creating jobs for at least 50 Turkish people. So, start your own company and outsource some of the labor in exchange for citizenship. Since establishing and running a country comes with a price, it would be wise to take some legal assistance.

Therefore, if you wish to explore Turkey’s business world, employ locals and run a legitimate international business.

Investment #3: Capital Transfer

For foreign investors who are neither willing to invest in real estate nor navigating the business world can make a capital investment. The minimum capital investment amount has been currently set at $500,000.

So, what is to be done with this amount?

Deposit it in a Turkish bank

Contribute to government bonds

Invest in fund shares.

Make sure to retain the investment for three years.

One significant benefit of capital transfer is that you don’t necessarily need to deposit the amount in Turkish currency, Lira. In fact, it is also advised that you must invest using a stable currency like the Euro.

Note: As an international investor, what makes the most sense is the investment in real estate. Not only because it requires a low amount of money, but also its value is expected to rise in later years. Also, you can sell it or rent it.

Residency Requirements

The good news is that there are no residency requirements for Turkey citizenship by investment program.

The applicant can apply remotely and later go to Turkey to check out the properties or whatever investment mode you have chosen.

To learn more about the program, get in contact with us now.

Turkey Citizenship Scheme Application Timeline

Hopefully, the readers are now convinced to get a Turkish passport. Now it’s time to understand the procedure to follow to apply for the same.

Once the applicant has chosen the way he wants to invest in Turkey, he will be required to fill a residency permit application. The whole process usually takes up to three to four months. But the best thing is that you don’t need to be physically present in the country for an interview or document purpose.

Now comes the part that is a little painstaking. You will be required to do a lot of paperwork! Notary certificates, official translation (if required), etc.; the process will surely consume a lot of your time.

So, it’s great if you hire a certified professional to escalate the process.

Besides, the process is hugely similar whether you opt for real estate, job creation, or capital investment route. Here are the steps involved.

Step-by-Step Guide (of the Real Estate method)

First of all, obtain new Turkish Tax ID Numbers. Without a tax ID, the legal system cannot allow you to proceed further and make a property purchase. Once you have the tax number, open a bank account in the country.

Then, conduct research and identify the property you want to buy. This is the step where you will commence all the paperwork.

For investment in real estate, you need to receive a certificate of eligibility, and that will be issued only after you qualify for Turkey citizenship by investment program. For this, the applicant must apply to the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadaster of the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization.

A person has to be a legal resident while starting the application procedure. Therefore get your resident permit as soon as you’ve made your investment for a Turkish passport. It will be issued the same day you submit the application. No wonder this is the fastest residence process throughout the world.

Lastly, after all the paperwork has been done as checked by the hired professional, you reach the final step- submitting your paperwork (all documents and application forms) to the Provincial Directorate of Census and Citizenship.

All these steps can be easily done in a span of 24 hours! Firstly, you don’t need to present in the country to do this. Secondly, even if you are available in Turkey, you can finish it off during the day, drop off the paperwork, and get back home with the title deed.

Time to celebrate: You will receive your passports within the next three-four months of applying!

Moreover, this passport has a validity of ten years. Therefore, you don’t need to run after every three-four years to renew it.

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