Turkish citizenship acquired by birth is automatically acquired on the basis of genealogical ties or place of birth. Citizenship acquired by birth is valid from the moment of birth.
- Citizenship Acquired on the Basis of Genealogical Ties:
Citizenship acquired by genealogical ties refers to the acquisition of the citizenship of the Turkish citizen mother or father to whom the child is connected by genealogical ties at the time of birth.
In the acquisition of Turkish citizenship with the genealogical link; it is sufficient for only one of the parents to be a Turkish citizen at the time of birth and the fact that the other is a citizen of a foreign state does not constitute an obstacle to the acquisition of Turkish citizenship.
- Notifications from Abroad Regarding Birth After Completing the Age of Eighteen:
The registration in the family register of persons living abroad who have completed the age of eighteen but have not been notified of their birth is possible if it is determined as a result of the examination to be carried out by the Ministry that they have acquired Turkish citizenship due to their Turkish citizen mother or father.
A child who is born in Turkey and who cannot acquire the citizenship of any state due to reasons such as the fact that his parents are not known or is stateless or cannot acquire citizenship in accordance with the national laws acquires Turkish citizenship from birth.
A child who has been found in Turkey shall be deemed to have been born in Turkey unless it is established that he or she was born outside of Turkey. Children who are unable to express themselves due to their underage shall be registered in the population registers of their place of residence on the basis of the minutes of the law enforcement officials or relevant institutions indicating this situation or the declaration of the persons concerned.
-Acquisition of Turkish Citizenship
Acquisition of Turkish Citizenship According to General Provisions
In accordance with Article 11 of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901, foreigners who want to gain Turkish citizenship;
- To have the power of adulthood and discrimination according to their own national law and the Turkish Civil Code No. 4721 if they are stateless.
- To have resided in Turkey for five consecutive years from the date of application.
- that he decided to settle in Turkey; Acquiring immovable property in Turkey, establishing a business, investing, transferring the trade and business center to Turkey, working in a workplace subject to a work permit and confirming similar behaviors or marrying a Turkish citizen, applying as a family, having a mother, father, sibling or child who has previously acquired Turkish citizenship or completing his education in Turkey.
- Not to have a disease that poses a danger to general health.
- To show that they have good morals by acting with the sense of responsibility required to live together in society, to give confidence to their environment with their behavior, not to have bad habits that are not welcomed by society and contrary to the values of society.
- To be able to speak Turkish at a level that can adapt to social life.
- To have an income or profession in Turkey that will provide for him and his dependents.
- Not to be in a situation that would constitute an obstacle in terms of national security and public order.
conditions.
– Acquisition of Turkish Citizenship by Adoption
A minor foreigner adopted by a Turkish citizen; provided that there is no obstacle in terms of national security and public order, it can acquire Turkish citizenship.
-Acquisition of Turkish Citizenship with the Right to Vote
Persons who have lost our citizenship due to their mother or father who have lost their Turkish citizenship by obtaining an exit permit and who have given written notice to acquire Turkish citizenship within three years of their adulthood may acquire Turkish citizenship by exercising their right to vote.
The right to vote and the loss of Turkish citizenship shall take effect from the date of the Ministry’s decision on the determination of the existence of conditions for the exercise of this right.
-Exceptionally…
In the cases listed in Article 12 of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901, foreigners may acquire Turkish citizenship with the proposal of the Ministry and the decision of the Council of Ministers, regardless of the other conditions required for the acquisition of Turkish citizenship in general, provided that there is no obstacle in terms of national security and public order.
In accordance with Article 12 of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901:
- Provided that there is no obstacle in terms of national security and public order, the following foreigners can acquire Turkish citizenship with the proposal of the Ministry and the decision of the Council of Ministers.
- Persons who bring industrial facilities to Turkey or who have passed or are thought to pass extraordinary service in the scientific, technological, economic, social, sportive, cultural and artistic fields and for whom a reasoned offer has been made by the relevant ministries.
- Foreigners who have obtained a residence permit pursuant to subparagraph (j) of the first paragraph of Article 31 of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection dated 4/4/2013 and numbered 6458 and foreigners holding a Turquoise Card and their foreign spouse, the minor or dependent foreign child of themselves and their spouse.
- Persons whose naturalization is deemed essential.
-As an Immigrant….
According to the Settlement Law No. 5543, the citizenship file of the persons who are accepted as immigrants after completing the procedures is arranged by the provincial directorate of migration management and sent to the Ministry. The file of the foreigner sent to the Ministry to acquire Turkish citizenship is examined and a proposal is made to the Council of Ministers for the person to acquire Turkish citizenship. Turkish citizenship can be acquired with the decision of the Council of Ministers.
In accordance with Article 12 of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901:
Provided that there is no obstacle in terms of national security and public order, the following foreigners can acquire Turkish citizenship with the proposal of the Ministry and the decision of the Council of Ministers. ( (d) Persons who are considered immigrants. )
– Through Marriage
Marriage with a Turkish citizen does not directly confer Turkish citizenship. Foreigners who have been married to a Turkish citizen for at least three years and whose marriage is still ongoing can apply to acquire Turkish citizenship.
In the event that the marriage is terminated due to the death of the Turkish citizen spouse after the application date, it is not required to live in the family union.
- Foreigners who acquire Turkish citizenship by marriage shall retain their Turkish citizenship if they have good intentions in marrying if it is decided to marry.
- If it is decided whether the foreigner who has gained Turkish citizenship through marriage will have his marriage canceled, the issue of whether he will retain his Turkish citizenship is asked from the Ministry through the Governorship.
- In accordance with Article 16 of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901:
- Marrying a Turkish citizen does not directly confer Turkish citizenship. However, foreigners who have been married to a Turkish citizen for at least three years and whose marriage is still ongoing can apply to acquire Turkish citizenship. In the case of applicants;
- Living in family unity,
- Not to engage in an activity that is incompatible with the marriage union,
- Conditions are sought not to be an obstacle in terms of national security and public order.
- In the event that the marriage is terminated due to the death of the Turkish citizen spouse after the application, the requirement in subparagraph (a) of the first paragraph is not sought.
- Foreigners who acquire Turkish citizenship by marriage shall retain their Turkish citizenship if they have good intentions in marrying if it is decided to marry.
- Marrying a Turkish citizen does not directly confer Turkish citizenship. However, foreigners who have been married to a Turkish citizen for at least three years and whose marriage is still ongoing can apply to acquire Turkish citizenship. In the case of applicants;