Under Law No. 5901, citizenship applications are submitted to the governor’s office for the applicant’s place of residence in Türkiye or to a Turkish mission abroad.
A foreigner wishing to acquire Turkish citizenship may do so by a decision of the competent authority, provided they meet the conditions specified in this law. According to the relevant law, a foreigner wishing to acquire Turkish citizenship must:
- To be of legal age and have the capacity to make reasoned decisions according to one's own national law, or, if stateless, according to Turkish law.
- Having resided continuously in Türkiye for five years prior to the application date.
- Confirming through their actions that they have decided to settle in Türkiye,
- Not having a disease that poses a risk to general health,
- Having good morals,
- Being able to speak Turkish well enough,
- In Türkiye, having an income or profession that allows one to support oneself and those dependent on oneself.
- There must be no circumstances that would pose an obstacle in terms of national security and public order.
It is necessary to fulfill conditions such as these.
The validity of the conditions mentioned above is only possible within the limits set by the law and regulations. In particular, the question of under what conditions five years of uninterrupted residency can be used for citizenship purposes is one of the most important issues to consider.
The fulfillment of the conditions stipulated in the law and regulations does not guarantee citizenship. The competent authority retains discretionary power in this regard. However, it is of utmost importance that both formal and substantive obligations are fully met in accordance with the law and regulations. Therefore, contacting experts in this field is crucial. Even a small mistake can lead to undesirable consequences.
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