The applicant must be of legal age and have the capacity to discern according to their national law (or Turkish law if stateless), must have resided in Turkey continuously for 5 years prior to the application date, must confirm their intention to settle in Turkey (e.g., purchasing property, establishing a business), must not pose a threat to public health, must be of good moral character, must be able to speak sufficient Turkish, and must have no impediment in terms of public security.

Foreigners who purchase real estate worth at least 400,000 US Dollars or equivalent foreign currency, with a restriction annotation in the land registry preventing sale for 3 years, may apply for Turkish citizenship on an exceptional basis. Additionally, making a capital investment of 500,000 USD or creating employment for at least 50 people are other investment routes.

Foreigners who have been married to a Turkish citizen for at least 3 years and whose marriage continues may apply to acquire Turkish citizenship. Applicants must live within the family unit, must not engage in activities incompatible with the marriage union, and must have no impediment in terms of public security.

Citizenship applications are submitted in person or through a special power of attorney to the Governor's Office (Provincial Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship) in the place of residence within Turkey, or to diplomatic missions (Embassy or Consulate) abroad.

You can track your "Citizenship Application" on the official website of the General Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship (vatan.nvi.gov.tr) using your file number or identification details.

Children under the custody of the parent who acquires citizenship also acquire Turkish citizenship dependent on the parent, provided that the consent (approval) of the other spouse is obtained.

Yes, Turkish law permits multiple citizenship. However, the foreigner's own country's laws must also allow it. Persons who acquire citizenship of another state are required to report this situation to the Civil Registration Offices.

Persons whose citizenship application is rejected may file an annulment lawsuit at the Administrative Court within 60 days from the notification of the decision. There is no legal impediment to reapplying once the conditions are met again.

Yes, it is possible to Turkify foreign names or adopt a new Turkish first name and surname during the transition to Turkish citizenship. This request must be indicated on the form at the time of application. For applications through marriage, the surname cannot be changed as the applicant must take the spouse's surname. For applications through the regular process, both first name and surname can be changed.