CITIZENSHIP SERVICES
Turkish Citizenship
Turkey, offers the standard of living, thanks to an improved health care system and natural beauty, especially in recent years has drawn the attention of international investors. This interest has also increased citizenship applications. Citizenship application is not a difficult process, but if applicants are alone in this process, official proceedings can be complex and challenging. KAYI REAL ESTATE & INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE facilitates the process with its safe guidance by standing by its customers in this process. You can find all the information required in the process of acquiring Turkish citizenship by investment on our page.
Citizenship by Investment
If you were born in Turkey as Turkish citizens, citizenship is getting the most advantageous way to invest in the amount claimed. On 19 September 2018 and 7 December 2018, T.C. provided that guarantee the purchase of properties in the claimed value with decisions in the Official Gazette at least 250,000 worth USD buy property in Turkey or notary has become possible to obtain Turkish citizenship. In addition, an application can be made to any Turkish bank by investing 500,000 USD.
While obtaining citizenship, making a profitable investment at the same time has made it the most preferred way to invest in acquiring citizenship. All the necessary information about obtaining citizenship through investment will be included in the rest of the article.
Basic Steps to Citizenship by Investment
Step 1: Opening an account in a Turkish bank
Step 2: Investing
Step 3: Applying for a residence permit
Step 4: Making an application for Turkish citizenship
How to Apply for Turkish Citizenship?
KAYI REAL ESTATE & INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE guarantees to be with you and guide you in the process of acquiring citizenship. First of all, you must buy a property worth 250,000 USD, after the transaction, we apply to the Land Registry and Cadastre Office for your citizenship application procedures. After the application, your expertise report and bank transfer information are checked in these offices. The application process is usually approved between 3 and 7 days. As soon as we receive the approval, we apply to the Immigration Office on the same day. After the title deed application, all transactions are followed in private offices dealing with citizenship affairs in Ankara and Istanbul. All transactions result in 2 to 6 months.
The advantages of acquiring citizenship through investment with KAYI REAL ESTATE & INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE, which is an expert in the local real estate market, is that it offers a reliable, cheap and easy process. With multiple offices we have, we have a variety of services to offer much more than the commission value we request from you. Considering that not all companies will provide you with an accurate and reliable service, you should consider all possibilities and work with the most reliable real estate company for you. Since 2014, investors in real estate sales to foreigners has become Turkey's leading real estate company KAY INTERIOR REAL ESTATE offers you a service on a global scale. With our translators in our working team; We provide services in many languages including English and Arabic.
The advantages of acquiring citizenship through investment with KAYI REAL ESTATE & INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE, which is an expert in the local real estate market, is that it offers a reliable, cheap and easy process. With multiple offices we have, we have a variety of services to offer much more than the commission value we request from you. Considering that not all companies will provide you with an accurate and reliable service, you should consider all possibilities and work with the most reliable real estate company for you. Since 2014, investors in real estate sales to foreigners has become Turkey's leading real estate company KAY INTERIOR REAL ESTATE offers you a service on a global scale. With our translators in our working team; We provide services in many languages including English and Arabic.
Legal guidance is another important issue in the citizenship application process. With our experienced team and legal consultants, the process of obtaining citizenship will be very smooth and easy for our customers and their families.
Another option to carry out the process is to give a power of attorney to KAYI GAYRİMENKUL İÇ MİMARLIK to carry out the transactions on your behalf. We have a power of attorney template that contains only the rights required for the purchase. We have a considerable experience and reputation with zero errors in the real estate market since 2014.
Documents Required for Turkish Citizenship Application by Investment
• Application form
•Valid passport
• 4 biometric photos for each family member
•Birth certificate
•Residence permit or tourist visa
• Health status certificate
• Documents (marriage certificate and birth certificate), if available, officially proving your relationship with your spouse and children.
• If the Republic of Turkey photocopy of identity card and address of the applicant of relatives in Turkey
• Application tax payment receipt
•Expert report
•A bank receipt showing that a minimum of 250,000 USD has been paid.
•Title deed or notarized property purchase commitment document
Advantages of Turkish Citizenship
There is no requirement to reside in Turkey for a certain period of uninterrupted citizenship application.
When you get a residence permit, you can continue to live abroad and apply for citizenship.
Your spouse and children under the age of 18 can acquire citizenship together with you.
While most of the countries allow 30 to 90 days of accommodation for Turkish citizens without requesting a visa, some countries give Turkish citizens a visa at the door or an e-visa by online application.
With your Turkish Passport, you can travel to more than 100 countries without a visa.
Basic Steps
1. Organizing Discovery Tours
The first goal of KAYI REAL ESTATE & INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE is to find the house of your dreams. Our professional real estate consultants organize discovery tours of the properties that best suit your expectations and needs.
2. Buying a Property
Once we find the best property for you, we guide you through all stages of the purchasing process. Thanks to our local experts, the purchasing process becomes a very easy process forKAYI REAL ESTATE & INTERIOR ARCHITECTUREK customers.
3. Citizenship Application
During your citizenship application process, our company lawyers provide you with legal support for all procedures.
4. Passport Collection
KAYI REAL ESTATE & INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE also assists its customers in the process of receiving their Turkish passports. The process usually takes between 2 and 6 months.
Citizenship Methods
Getting Citizenship Through Investment:
On 19 September 2018 and 7 December 2018, T.C. provided that guarantee the purchase of properties in the claimed value of at least 250,000 worth USD or notarized purchase property in Turkey with the decision published in the Official Gazette, it became possible to obtain Turkish citizenship. In addition, making an investment of 500,000 USD in any Turkish bank or having a Turkish employee of 50 people at your workplace also meet the application requirement. In the condition of application with property ownership, the property should not be sold for 3 years.
Birth
According to the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 403 of the first agent in Turkey or abroad, you have come to the world as the child of a mother or father who is a Turkish citizen, you can request to become a Turkish citizen. However, if your mother or father is not a Turkish citizen, you cannot make any request. If the mother or father is successful in applying for citizenship, this opportunity is passed on to their children. In addition, those who lose Turkish citizenship can acquire Turkish citizenship again depending on some conditions.
Turquoise Card System
The government of the Republic of Turkey, the arts, sports, foreign nationals who will contribute to the social and cultural activities, qualified educators and investors formed the Turquoise Card System to take to Turkey.
Marriage
When you marry a Turkish citizen, you cannot obtain Turkish citizenship directly. The applicant must have been with a Turkish citizen for at least 3 years at the time of application and his / her marriage must continue. When the person meets these conditions, he / she only gets the right to apply.
Long Term Residence
with a residence permit in Turkey for five years and above who lived foreign nationals, if they spend time outside the country for more than 185 days in a year are eligible to apply for citizenship. When applying, you must be in conditions that can sustain your life economically. Also, the authorities check your address of residence and ask you to participate in a Turkish conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About the Process
Q: How to get Turkish Citizenship and how does the process work?
A: After purchasing real estate worth 250,000 USD and above, an application is made to the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre. This application, which is one of the fastest ways to acquire Turkish citizenship, is sent to the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization. Real estate appraisers verify if the property's value is $ 250,000 or more. Note that you will not be allowed to sell the property for three years. Finally, your application is sent to the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs and you will be invited to the relevant places for final signatures. The process takes between 2 and 6 months.
Q: What documents do I need to get Turkish citizenship?
A: After purchasing a property from KAYI GAYRİMENKUL İÇ MİMARLIK, our experienced expert staff will help you provide all the necessary documents for application.
Q: How should I calculate the dollar and Turkish lira exchange rate?
C: Application deadline recorder of deeds in pounds / dollar ratio is calculated according to the rate of the Central Bank of Turkey.
Q: How long does it take to acquire citizenship?
A: The whole process is completed in 2 to 6 months.
Q: What is the most important point to know about the citizenship application?
A: The Ministry checks the Value Report to make sure that the value of the property is 250,000 USD or more. In this process, sworn expertise firms prepare an evaluation report with a deviation of 20%. For this reason, KAYI REAL ESTATE INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE recommends that you calculate this deviation while purchasing a property for citizenship application.
Q: Will there be interviews or tests at any stage?
A: No.
Q: Will I be able to get citizenship immediately when I meet the application requirements?
A: No. First of all, a security investigation is carried out to verify that the applicant does not pose a threat to the security of the country.
Q: Do you help in the process of applying for and obtaining Turkish citizenship?
A: KAYI REAL ESTATE & INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE will be with you to guide the whole process.
Q: Do I need to come to Turkey to get citizenship?
A: No. KAYI GAYRİMENKUL İÇ MİMARLIK can follow up the whole process for you with a power of attorney.
Q: If I do not have citizenship of any country, how do I get Turkish citizenship?
A: When you purchase property worth at least $ 250,000, you can apply with a document (travel document issued by the United Nations) proving that the applicant is not a citizen of any nation.
Q: The process of obtaining Turkish citizenship takes about 2 months. Can I get a residence permit during this period?
A: You and your naturalized family can obtain a residence permit.
Q: If I am a Turkish citizen, do I have to do military service?
A: Earlier you can do what you certify that you are exempt from military service or military service in your country or if you are over 22 years old the day you acquire Turkish citizenship, you do not have to do military service in Turkey.
Q: Citizens of which nationalities can apply for Turkish citizenship?
A: Citizenship applications from all nationalities are accepted if the necessary conditions are met.
Q: Is it necessary to live in Turkey to get citizenship?
A: No.
Q: Is it possible dual citizenship in Turkey?
C: are allowed dual citizenship in Turkey. However, you should consult your home country's consulate because some countries such as China, India, and Saudi Arabia do not accept dual citizenship.
Q: When I become a Turkish citizen, do I have to renounce my current citizenship?
A: No, Turkish law allows dual or multiple citizenship. For multiple citizenships, you need to check the citizenship regulations in your home country.
Q: Is there an alternative way for Turkish Citizenship?
A: If your budget is not sufficient to gain Turkish citizenship through investment, you can apply for a Turquoise Card. Turquoise Card functions the same as the Green Card of the United States of America. Turquoise Card gives its owner all citizenship rights, except the right to vote and military service, which is mandatory for men.
Q: Does the applicant have the right to work in Turkey?
A: Yes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Properties
Q: Do I need to purchase only one property of $ 250,000 or more, or can I apply with more than one property?
A: You can buy different properties with a total value of 250,000 USD or more. However, you must apply for all properties at the same time. After confirming that the declared properties are worth 250,000 USD or more, the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre processes citizenship applications.
Q: Can I apply with the property that is under construction and I haven't received the title yet?
A: Yes, notarized Goods Purchase Commitment is also accepted in this process. If the payment is 250,000 USD or more, you can apply for citizenship with a commitment.
Q: I bought a property on installments, can I apply for Turkish citizenship?
A: Yes. If you have a notarized purchase commitment, if you have started to pay installments through a bank after 19.09.2018 and the total payment amount is 250,000 USD or more, you can apply.
Q: Can I apply with the property I bought before?
A: You can apply for citizenship with the properties you have purchased after 20.09.2018.
Q: Can I apply for citizenship by investment by purchasing a commercial property with a rental guarantee?
A: Yes, you can apply with any property.
Q: What is the responsibility of the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization in this process?
A: The Ministry verifies with sworn experts that the value declared in the Land Registry is 250,000 USD or more. The value of the property must be paid to the seller by bank transfer.
Q: How can I get Turkish citizenship with real estate investment funds and how does the process work?
A: After purchasing a real estate investment fund of more than 500,000 USD, you can apply to your bank (Halkbank, İş Bankası, Akbank or QNB Finansbank). Investing funds is one of the fastest ways to get citizenship. Application form with your bank sent to the Capital Markets Board of Turkey. In this process, we receive the "Citizenship Approval Certificate" required for transactions from your bank. KAYI REAL ESTATE INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE helps you to collect all the necessary documents and fill in the necessary information. Finally, an application is sent to the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs and you are invited for final signatures.
Frequently Asked Questions About Family Members
Q: Will my family also get Turkish citizenship?
A: Yes. Citizenship is granted to you, your spouse and children under the age of 18.
Q: Can I get citizenship for my disabled child over the age of 18?
A: You can obtain citizenship by documenting that your child is in need of parents' care.
Q: I have a child over the age of 18, can they get citizenship with me?
A: No.
Q: Do I need to bring the entire family of the applicant to Turkey?
A: There is no obligation to bring your entire family to Turkey. You should only have documents belonging to all family members who will receive citizenship.
Q: Can more than one family member apply for Turkish citizenship with a title deed?
A: Yes. You, your spouse and all your children under the age of 18 can obtain Turkish citizenship.
