Citizenship Lawyer in Turkey

Turkish citizenship continues to be increasingly preferred in recent years. The reason for this is the many advantages provided by Turkish citizenship and Turkish passport. While the Turkish passport provides visa-free access to 111 countries, it also provides an advantage in accessing the US E-2 and Schengen visa systems. Therefore, Turkish passport is preferred by many as a second passport. Furthermore, many Turkish citizenship application scenarios do not require long-term residence and family members can also benefit. It is also possible to benefit from the health and education opportunities provided by Turkey with Turkish citizenship.

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Applying for Turkish citizenship is a complex bureaucratic process involving many steps. Regardless of the reason for applying for Turkish citizenship, it is absolutely necessary to get support from a citizenship lawyer. As Viridis Legal Partners, we are here to provide you with expert Turkish citizenship lawyer support in your Turkish citizenship applications.

What is a Citizenship Lawyer in Turkey?

A citizenship lawyer in Turkey can be defined as a lawyer who provides legal services and support in transactions and lawsuits arising from citizenship law, such as citizenship applications, renunciation of citizenship, follow-up of dual and multiple citizenship disputes, and execution of lawsuits in case of rejection of citizenship applications.

Turkish citizenship can be acquired through marriage, residence, real estate purchase, investment or by following different procedures. This makes citizenship applications a specialised branch of law where multiple fields such as family law, commercial law, and real estate law intersect. For example, while the acquisition of Turkish citizenship through the purchase of real estate is also related to the field of real estate and title deed law, Turkish citizenship applications through marriage may include family law issues such as the marriage of foreigners in Turkey. In addition, applications for Turkish citizenship involve many bureaucratic steps. For this reason, it is absolutely necessary to get support from a Turkish citizenship attorney while carrying out this complex legal process.

Why You Need a Citizenship Lawyer in Turkey

A citizenship lawyer in Turkey follows the citizenship processes of foreigners from the beginning to the end, from the management of their citizenship applications to the execution of their lawsuits in case their applications are rejected. The execution of citizenship application processes without a citizenship lawyer may result in the rejection of applications due to missing documents, missing deadlines, etc. However, managing the processes with the expert support of a citizenship and immigration lawyer will minimize such risks and will facilitate dealing with bureaucracy and overcoming the language barrier.

In addition, Turkish citizenship and immigration lawyers provide support with their knowledge and experience in the field of foreigners’ law in many areas from Turkish residence permit applications to Turkish work permit applications, from the removal of visa ban decisions to the establishment of companies in Turkey.

What to Know About Turkish Citizenship Law

Acquisition of Turkish citizenship is regulated in the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901. Accordingly, there are two main groups in the acquisition of Turkish citizenship; acquisition of Turkish citizenship by birth and later acquisition of Turkish citizenship. Within the acquisition of Turkish citizenship by birth, the acquisition of Turkish citizenship by birth from a Turkish mother or father within or outside the union of marriage, and the acquisition of Turkish citizenship by stateless children are regulated.

Later acquisition of Turkish citizenship is possible by the decision of the competent authority or by adoption or by exercising the right to choose. Acquisition of Turkish citizenship by the decision of the competent authority includes acquisition of Turkish citizenship based on residence in other words Turkish nationality naturalization, acquisition of Turkish citizenship in exceptional way, reacquisition of Turkish citizenship, acquisition of Turkish citizenship through marriage. Acquisition of Turkish citizenship through investment and acquisition of Turkish citizenship through the purchase of real estate are within the scope of the exceptional acquisition of Turkish citizenship.

In addition, transactions such as choosing Turkish citizenship or obtaining permission to renounce Turkish citizenship are also within the scope of Turkish citizenship law.

Turkish Citizenship Services Offered by Viridis Legal Partners

Turkish Citizenship by Investment

Article 12 of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901 and Article 20 of the Regulation on the Implementation of the Turkish Citizenship Law set out the legal framework for acquiring citizenship by investing in Turkey. Accordingly, natural persons who open an account in Turkish banks and keep a deposit of USD 500.000 in this account for 3 years are entitled to Turkish citizenship. Acquiring Turkish citizenship by investment consists of three main steps: obtaining a certificate of eligibility, applying for a residence permit and finally applying for citizenship.

It is very important to get help from a citizenship lawyer for the preparation of your application for Turkish citizenship by investment, obtaining the certificate of eligibility, legal processes, and follow-up, as well as arranging bank transactions in a way that will not cause problems in obtaining the certificate of eligibility. At Viridis Legal Partners, we are here to assist you with our extensive knowledge and experience in legislation and practice. As your English-speaking citizenship lawyers in Istanbul, we can guide you through the application process and ensure that your documents are complete, accurate and compliant

Turkish Citizenship through Marriage

Under the relevant Turkish laws, foreigners who have been married to Turkish citizens for at least three years may apply for Turkish citizenship. During these three years, the couple must maintain a harmonious marriage and the foreign spouse seeking to acquire Turkish citizenship must not pose a threat to national security and public order.

Acquiring Turkish citizenship by marrying a Turkish citizen as a foreigner requires expert legal advice. At Viridis Legal Partners, as your Turkish citizenship lawyers, we are ready to assist you in the process of becoming a Turkish citizen through marriage. We offer our expertise in Turkish citizenship laws and can provide personalised solutions according to your specific needs.

Turkish Nationality Naturalization Services

In accordance with Article 11 of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901, five years of uninterrupted residence in Turkey is required for the transition to Turkish citizenship. Transition to Turkish citizenship, in other words, acquisition of Turkish citizenship through residence is among the services we offer.

Legal counselling and support will be very important both in the preparation, legal processes, and follow-up of your citizenship application, as well as in the rejection of your application and in the applications you will make to the administration or administrative court against the rejection. As Viridis Law Partners, we can assist you in the application process and guide you every step of the way, ensuring that your documents are complete, accurate and in compliance with the relevant regulations.

Dual Citizenship Consultation

Turkey is among the countries that allow dual citizenship and multiple citizenship and it is possible to be a citizen of both a foreign country and Turkey if the conditions are met. Article 44 of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901 expresses this point and states that “In the event that persons who have acquired the citizenship of a foreign state for any reason submit documents regarding this situation and as a result of the examination to be carried out, if it is determined that they are the same persons, a statement is made in their records in the population family registers that they have multiple citizenship.”.

As Viridis Legal Partners, we are here to assist you in applying for dual citizenship, or ensuring compliance with the relevant legal requirements. As your citizenship lawyers, we can assist you in understanding the nuances of immigration laws, and aid you compile the necessary documentation for dual citizenship applications.

Why Choose Viridis Legal Partners: Legal Assistance For Turkish Citizenship?

As Viridis Legal Partners, we know how important it is for you to utilize the services of the right lawyer. As your citizenship lawyer in Turkey, we are here to assist you with your Turkish citizenship applications, Turkish citizenship application investment processes, acquiring citizenship through real estate purchase, and litigation in case your citizenship application is rejected. We also remove the language barrier for you by providing citizenship and immigration law services in fluent English so that you can fully understand your legal options and related procedures.

Contact us today to benefit from our citizenship lawyer services and to acquire Turkish nationality.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the investment options for obtaining Turkish citizenship?

Turkish citizenship can be obtained through investment or property purchase.

How long does the citizenship application process take?

This period varies according to the way in which citizenship application is made. However, citizenship applications through investment are usually finalised between 3-6 months.

Can I retain my original citizenship after becoming a Turkish citizen?

Since Turkish citizenship legislation allows multiple citizenship, you can retain your original citizenship if the country of your first citizenship allows it too.

What are the tax implications of acquiring Turkish citizenship?

In Turkey, Turkish Tax Laws define anyone who has a domicile in Turkey or lives in Turkey for more than six months per year as a tax resident. However, Turkey has double tax treaties with more than 60 countries, including Canada, France, Iran, Jordan, Jordan, Pakistan, Portugal, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States, and if income tax has already been paid in another country that has a tax treaty with Turkey, the taxpayer will not be liable to pay additional tax in Turkey.