Golden Group Investment, with its extensive experience.
aims to provide comprehensive insights into the legal procedures, especially regarding Turkish citizenship.
Methods to Obtain Turkish Citizenship:
1-Turkish Citizenship through Investment:
- Purchase property valued at a minimum of $400,000, with a commitment not to sell for 3 years.
- Deposit $500,000 into any Turkish bank, with a condition of no withdrawal for 3 years.
- Deposit $500,000 in the Individua
Retirement Fund and maintain it for 3 years.
Purchase government bonds worth $500,000 and hold them for 3 years.
Establish a company, employ 50 Turkish workers, and refrain from laying off any for 3 years.
2-Turkish Citizenship through Marriage:
Marriage to a Turkish citizen allows foreigners to obtain Turkish citizenship after 3 years, acquiring the Turkish family book.
3-Turkish Citizenship through Adoption:
Turkish couples can adopt a foreign child under 18 years old, granting them Turkish citizenship.
4-Turkish Citizenship through Ancestry:
Citizenship is granted to those proving Turkish or Ottoman ancestry through official documents.
5- Exceptional Turkish Citizenship:
Since 2016, the Turkish government has granted exceptional citizenship to some Syrian refugees, especially those with scientific and academic qualifications.
6-Documents Required for Turkish Citizenship through Real Estate Ownership:
- Notarized property purchase contract.
- Property deed (mortgage or full ownership).
- Property valuation report (valid for 3 months).
- Document equivalent to Turkish citizenship from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.
- Tax number of the investor.
- Foreign currency sale receipt to the Turkish Central Bank.
- Receipt of the property value transfer in Turkish lira to the Turkish seller’s account.
- Valid passport with a translated and notarized copy.
- Family statement for all family members (spouse and children under 18).
- Wife’s approval or rejection.
- Four recent passport photos for all family members.
7-Documents Required for Turkish Citizenship through Bank Deposit:
- Bank certificate indicating a $500,000 deposit reserved for 3 years.
- Regulatory and supervisory banking authority report for compliance verification.
- Document compliant with Turkish citizenship requirements.
- Marital status (single/married).
- Passports for the investor, spouse, and children under 18, with translated and notarized copies.
- Wife’s approval or rejection.
8-Can an Agency Handle Turkish Citizenship Application Procedures?
Yes, a legal proxy prepared by the notary’s employee is valid for all naturalization steps.
except for the investor’s residence permit, which must be applied for by the direct applicant.
9-Can the Spouse and Children of the Investor Obtain Turkish Citizenship based on Investments?
Yes, the person obtaining citizenship can grant it to their spouse and children under 18.
10-Can the Property be Sold After Obtaining Turkish Citizenship?
The investor must retain the property for a minimum of 3 years.
After this period, the investor has the option to sell the property while retaining Turkish citizenship for a lifetime.