There are various ways to acquire Turkish Citizenship. The contents, requirements and procedures of each path are different from each other.
Below we will examine in detail the ways to acquire Turkish citizenship.
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Acquiring Turkish Citizenship by Birth in the scope of Citizenship Law
Turkish citizenship acquired by birth is automatically acquired on the basis of lineage or place of birth. Citizenship acquired by birth takes effect from the moment of birth.
Citizenship Acquired on the Basis of Lineage
Citizenship acquired by lineage means the acquisition of citizenship of the Turkish citizen mother or father to whom the child is related by lineage at the time of birth.
In the acquisition of Turkish citizenship by lineage; 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 foreign citizen does not prevent the acquisition of Turkish citizenship.
Notifications Made Abroad Regarding Birth After Turning Eighteen
Registration in the family register of persons who live abroad and who have not been notified of their birth despite completing the age of eighteen, 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 a Turkish citizen mother or father.
Acquisition of Turkish Citizenship Based on Place of Birth in the scope of Citizenship Law
A child born in Turkey who cannot acquire the citizenship of any state due to reasons such as the absence of parents or being stateless, or the inability to acquire citizenship in accordance with national laws, acquires Turkish citizenship from birth.
A child who has been in Turkey is deemed to have been born in Turkey unless it is proven that he was born outside of Turkey. Children who have been found unable to express themselves due to their young age are registered in the population registers of the place where they are found, based on the minutes of the law enforcement officers or related institutions stating this situation or the statement of the relevant persons.
Subsequent Acquisition of Turkish Citizenship in the scope of Citizenship Law
Acquisition of Turkish Citizenship According to General Provisions
For foreigners who want to acquire Turkish citizenship in accordance with Article 11 of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901, the following conditions are sought:
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Acquiring Turkish Citizenship Through Adoption in the scope of Citizenship Law
Foreign minor who is adopted by a Turkish citizen, providing that there is no obstacle in terms of national security and public order, he can acquire Turkish citizenship.
Acquiring Turkish Citizenship for Citizens of K.K.T.C.
Persons who are citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus by birth and wish to acquire Turkish citizenship, acquire Turkish citizenship with the decision of the Ministry, if they declare in writing that they want to become Turkish citizens.
The provisions of Article 11 of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901 shall apply to foreigners who subsequently acquired the citizenship of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
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Acquisition of Turkish Citizenship with the Right to Choose
Persons who have lost their Turkish citizenship by obtaining a leave of absence due to their parents, who have lost their citizenship due to their parents, and who have given a written notification to acquire Turkish citizenship within three years from their adulthood, can acquire Turkish citizenship by using their right to choose.
The right to choose and the loss of Turkish citizenship become effective as of the date of the Ministry’s decision regarding the determination of the existence of the conditions for the use of this right.
Exceptionally Acquisition of Turkish Citizenship in the scope of Citizenship Law
In the cases listed in Article 12 of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901, foreigners can acquire Turkish citizenship with the proposal of the Ministry and the decision of the Council of Ministers, regardless of the other conditions sought in the acquisition of Turkish citizenship in general, providing that there is no obstacle in terms of national security and public order.
Pursuant to Article 12 of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901
Acquiring Turkish Citizenship as an Immigrant
The citizenship file of people who are accepted as immigrants after their procedures are completed according to the Settlement Law No. 5543 is prepared by the provincial directorate of migration administration 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 by the decision of the Council of Ministers.
Pursuant to Article 12 of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901
Providing that there is no obstacle in terms of national security and public order, the following foreigners can acquire Turkish citizenship upon the proposal of the Ministry and the decision of the Council of Ministers: Persons recognized as immigrants.
Re-acquiring Turkish Citizenship Without Requirement of Residence
Providing that there is no situation that would constitute an obstacle in terms of national security
Pursuant to Article 13 of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901
Pursuant to Article 43 of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901
Pursuant to subparagraphs (a), (ç), (d) and e of the repealed Turkish Citizenship Law No. 403, persons who have lost their Turkish citizenship, providing that they do not have a situation that will constitute an obstacle in terms of national security, without the condition of residing in Turkey. They can be re-acquired Turkish citizenship by the decision of the Council of Ministers.
Re-acquiring Turkish Citizenship Based on Residence Condition
Those who have lost their Turkish citizenship according to Law No. 5901 and those who have lost their Turkish citizenship by exercising their right to vote can regain their Turkish citizenship, providing that they do not have a situation that will constitute an obstacle in terms of national security and that they have resided in Turkey for three years.
Pursuant to Article 14 of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901
Those who have lost their Turkish citizenship pursuant to Article 29 may regain their Turkish citizenship by the decision of the Council of Ministers, and those who have lost their Turkish citizenship pursuant to Article 34, by the decision of the Ministry, providing that they do not have a situation that may pose an obstacle in terms of national security and that they have resided in Turkey for three years.
Acquiring Turkish Citizenship by Marriage in the scope of Citizenship Law
Marriage with a Turkish citizen does not directly acquire Turkish citizenship. Foreigners who have been married to a Turkish citizen for at least three years and whose marriage continues can apply to acquire Turkish citizenship.
If the marriage is terminated due to the death of the Turkish citizen spouse after the application date, the condition of living in family unity is not sought.
Pursuant to Article 16 of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901
As explained above, there are various ways to acquire Turkish citizenship. However, as it is understood from our article, it is very important to take the right steps about which way should be preferred and to make a complete application by doing the necessary research in this direction. If a wrong way is chosen or incomplete documents are submitted, the citizenship application will be rejected.
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