Turkish citizenship

Turkish Citizenship

For everyone who wants to obtain Turkish citizenship, Gars Consulting Company puts all of its experience in your hands to make the dream of our esteemed clients in Turkish citizenship come true.

Gars Consulting Company has already finished hundreds of files, whose owners have acquired Turkish citizenship in a record period, you can contact us now to inform you about the methods of obtaining Turkish citizenship.

Investing the specified value in fixed assets

10 Days
Requesting the approval of the Ministry of Industry and Technology

14 Days
Submitting the citizenship application at the investment office

45 Days
Security check

6 Months
Issuing the nationality decision

For 3 years

Turkish citizenship by investment

By investing a $500,000 worth of capital or its equivalent in foreign currencies or the Turkish lira, and this is confirmed by the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology.

Required documents

Copy of the investor's residence permit.
The conformity certificate of the investment from the competent department.
A marriage certificate translated into Turkish and officially ratified.
Birth certificate for each of the wife/husband and children under the age of eighteen who are applying for citizenship.
A ratified ‎translation of the family register.
A copy of the passports of all family members.
4 Biometric photos for each person.
A special power of attorney for the lawyer to carry out the citizenship procedures.
Ratifying all documents issued abroad by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the home country, translating them into the Turkish language, and ratifying them at the Turkish consulate in the home country as well.

Depositing $500,000 in a bank account

60 Days
Conformity from the Banking Regulation Agency

15 Days
Submitting the citizenship application at the investment office

10 Days
Security check

6 Months
Issuing the citizenship decision

For 3 years

Turkish citizenship via bank deposit

By depositing $500,000 with a pledge not to withdraw the amount before 3 years from the depositing date.

Required documents

Proof of depositing an amount of $500,000 in a Turkish bank.
A marriage certificate translated into Turkish and officially ratified.
Birth certificate for each of the wife/husband and children under the age of eighteen who are applying for citizenship.
A ratified ‎translation of the family register.
A copy of the passports of all family members.
A health certificate proving that the applicant doesn't have a dangerous disease.
4 Biometric photos for each person.
A special power of attorney for the lawyer to carry out the citizenship procedures.
Ratifying all documents issued abroad by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the home country, translating them into the Turkish language, and ratifying them at the Turkish consulate in the home country as well.

Buying shares at the specified amount

30 day
Obtaining a document from the Ministry of Treasury and Finance

15 Days
Submitting citizenship application at the investment office

15 Days
Security check

6 Months
Issuing the citizenship decision

Turkish citizenship by buying $500,000 worth of shares

In the Turkish real estate investment funds (REITs) or the venture capital funds (VCTs).

Required documents

An official document proving the purchase of shares with the specified amount.
A marriage certificate translated into Turkish and officially ratified.
Birth certificate for each of the wife/husband and children under the age of eighteen who are applying for citizenship.
A ratified ‎translation of the family register.
A copy of the passports of all family members.
A health certificate proving that the applicant doesn't have a dangerous disease.
4 Biometric photos for each person.
A special power of attorney for the lawyer to carry out the citizenship procedures.
Ratifying all documents issued abroad by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the home country, translating them into the Turkish language, and ratifying them at the Turkish consulate in the home country as well.

Officially registering marriage in Turkey

15 Days
Obtaining a family residence permit

3 Years
Submitting citizenship application at the Population Department

15 Days
Security check

6 Months
Issuing the citizenship decision

Turkish citizenship by marriage

By marrying a Turkish person and meeting the following conditions:

They must live together as one family.
The applicant must not commit acts against the unity of the family.
The applicant must not pose a threat to national security and public order.

Marriage must be stable for 3 years.

Required documents

The official marriage contract in Turkey to prove that marriage is 3 years long.
A copy of the Turkish ID of the wife/husband.
A copy of the passport.
Birth certificate or a registration certificate for the husband, wife, and children under the age of eighteen.
A health certificate proving that the applicant doesn't have a dangerous disease.
4 Biometric photos for each person.
A special power of attorney for the lawyer to carry out the citizenship procedures.
Ratifying all documents issued abroad by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the home country, translating them into the Turkish language, and ratifying them at the Turkish consulate in the home country as well.

Buying real estate at the specified value

15 Days
Obtaining conformity document

15 Days
Submitting the citizenship application at the investment office

15 Days
Security check

6 Months
Issuing the citizenship decision

Citizenship by purchasing a $400,000 worth of property

In the real estate investment case, the Turkish law stipulates that the real estate must fulfill certain conditions in order for the investor to obtain Turkish citizenship by investment in that real estate or property, these conditions are:

The real estate(s) value must be $400,000 or more, or the equivalent of it in Turkish currency based on the exchange rate of the Turkish Central Bank.
The real estate must be officially registered in the Land Registry Department whether it is a ready-to-move-in real estate or an under-construction one.
The real estate must be purchased from a Turkish national or a Turkish construction company.
The real estate value must be paid through a legal bank transfer.
Foreigners are required to obtain a real estate appraisal report from a real estate appraisal company approved by the Turkish government.
A pledge not to sell the property for three years.

Required documents

A copy of the title deed of the purchased real estate, or the promise-to-sell contract ratified by the notary.
A valid real estate appraisal report.
Certificate of conformity of the real estate.
Original payment receipts from the buyer's account stamped with the live stamp of the sending bank.
Original receipts from the seller’s account stamped with the live stamp of the receiving bank.
Copies of the passports of all family members including the husband, wife, and children under the age of eighteen.
A marriage certificate translated into Turkish and officially ratified.
The original passport.
A health certificate proving that the applicant doesn't have a dangerous disease.
4 Biometric photos for each person.
A special power of attorney for the lawyer to carry out the citizenship procedures.
Ratifying all documents issued abroad by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the home country, translating them into the Turkish language, and ratifying them at the Turkish consulate in the home country as well.

Obtaining a work permit

5 Years
Obtain proof of residency from the Immigration Department

45 Days
Submitting citizenship application at the Population Department

45 Days
Security check

6 Months
Issuing the citizenship decision

Issuing the citizenship decision

Turkish citizenship by a work residence permit

The following terms must be met:

The concerned person has been residing with the aim of working in Turkey legally without interruption for five years until the date of submitting the application.
The applicant has an income source through which he/she can cover his/her expenses as well as those who depend on them.
The applicant doesn’t pose a threat to the country’s national security and does not disturb the public order and safety.
The applicant decided to live in Turkey and supported this decision with deeds as well.

Required documents

Copy of the work permit.
A ratified ‎translation of the family register.
Copies of the passport.
A health certificate proving that the applicant doesn't have a dangerous disease.
4 Biometric photos for each person.
A special power of attorney for the lawyer to carry out the citizenship procedures.
Ratifying all documents issued abroad by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the home country, translating them into the Turkish language, and ratifying them at the Turkish consulate in the home country as well.

Matching the documents with Ottoman Empire archives

60 Days
Submitting citizenship application at the Population Department

60 Days
Security check

6 Months
Issuing the citizenship decision

Turkish citizenship by origins.

By proving Turkish origins in legal ways:

Children who are born to a Turkish father or mother through marriage, whether in Turkey or ‎abroad, are considered Turkish citizens.‎
Children are considered Turkish citizens if they are born to a Turkish father and a foreign mother; if the lineage bond is proved.
Children are considered Turkish citizens if they are born to a Turkish mother and a foreign father outside marriage.

Required documents

A document proves the existence of Ottoman or Turkish origin whether through the grandfather, grandmother, father, or mother.
Proof of 3 years of residence in Turkey.
Copy of the residence permit in Turkey.
Copies of the passport.
A health certificate proving that the applicant doesn't have a dangerous disease.
4 Biometric photos for each person.
A special power of attorney for the lawyer to carry out the citizenship procedures.
Ratifying all documents issued abroad by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the home country, translating them into the Turkish language, and ratifying them at the Turkish consulate in the home country as well.

Employing 50 employees in your company

60 Days
Obtaining conformity document from the Ministry of Labor

45 Days
Submitting citizenship application at the investment office

15 Days
Security check

6 Months
Issuing the citizenship decision

Turkish citizenship by employing 50 Turkish people

With the purpose of reducing unemployment, the Ministry of Family and Labor confirms this matter.

Required documents

Copy of the investor's residence permit.
Official proof of employing the employees and paying their due insurance.
Investment conformity certificate from the competent department.
A marriage certificate translated into Turkish and officially ratified.
Birth certificate for each of the wife/husband and children under the age of eighteen who are applying for citizenship.
A ratified ‎translation of the family register.
A copy of the passports of all family members.
A health certificate proving that the applicant doesn't have a dangerous disease.
4 Biometric photos for each person.
A special power of attorney for the lawyer to carry out the citizenship procedures.
Ratifying all documents issued abroad by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the home country, translating them into the Turkish language, and ratifying them at the Turkish consulate in the home country as well.