FAQ Turkish Citizenship
Q: Shall my family get Turkish Citizenship?
A: Yes. You, your wife (or husband) and all your children under the age of 18 (on the application date) may get citizenship.
Q: Should I buy one property above 250.000 USD or can it be multiple?
A: You might buy several properties which have a total value of more than 250.000 USD. You need to apply at the same time for all. Tapu office accepts citizenship applications if the declared values are above 250.000 USD.
Q: What is the responsibility of the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization?
A: The ministry verifies if the value declared on Title Deed correct and above 250.000 USD with sworn appraisers. All the property value should be paid by bank transfer to the Property Sellers.
Q: How should I calculate the exchange rate of USD and TL?
A: On the application date, Tapu Office calculates the value from the Turkish Central Bank selling rate
Q: How long does this process take?
A: It takes time between 45 and 60 days. The government has opened a special Citizenship office to reduce time.
Q: Will my citizenship automatically be granted when I fulfill the conditions?
A: No, the citizenship approval is contingent upon verification from archive records of national security units that the applicant poses no threat to national security.
Q: May I buy commercial properties with rental income and get Turkish Citizenship by investment?
A: Yes, any property you buy is counted. Check here rental income properties.
Q: It seems complicated to apply and get Turkish Citizenship. Will I have an assistant for this process?
A: Expert team of Homelet will be with you to guide you all through the process. We guarantee 100% happiness to our customers on their journey to reaching their dream homes since 2004.
Q: I do not have time to come to Turkey. How can I get Turkish Citizenship?
A: If you send Homelet power of attorney, we may follow up for you all process from the begin until the end.
Q: How many people may apply for on one Title Deed?
A: Only one person and his family from first degree can get citizenship.
Q: I bought property in Turkey previously. May I apply for citizenship now?
A: Title deed applications (at Tapu Office) after 18.09.2018 may obtain Turkish citizenship by investment.
Q: Do I need to complete Turkish Military Service if I become a Turkish citizen?
A: There are several answers. Your child under 18 years old, when they come to military age, yes they are obliged to do military service. It has a condition for dual citizenships; you may choose between two countries. If you have already completed, you might need to prove it. For people elder than 22 years old, you need to ask at the application if there is a special condition at Population and Citizenship General Directorate for appropriate information.
Q: Which nationalities may apply for Turkish passport?
A: All nationalities who are able to buy property in Turkey, may apply for Turkish citizenship by investment.
Q: Do my mother and father obtain citizenship in Turkey? What about my child above 18 years old?
A: No.
Q: I have an invalid (disabled) child above 18 years old? What about his/her situation?
A: Your child who is incapable of taking care of him/herself, they become Turkish citizens with their parents with special application documents proves their situation.
Q: What are the required documents for citizenship?
A: Homelet team helps you to supply all needed documents after you purchase property with us.
Q: You say, citizenship process might take 2 months time. Do I get Residence Permit on the application process?
A: Residence permit (no:6458/31-J) is granted to you and your family. We get Residence Permit on the same day after property approval without any waiting time.
Q: Do I have to renounce my current citizenship when I become a Turkish citizen?
A: No, Turkish laws allow dual or multiple citizenships. It is up to your own state regulation.
Q: Is it possible to have dual nationality in Turkey?
A: Yes, Turkey allows dual nationality, but you should check with your consulate regarding your original nationality because some countries like India, China, and Saudi Arabia do not recognize or have certain restrictions in place regarding dual nationality.
Q: How do I get Turkish citizenship as a heimatlos (stateless person)?
A: When you buy at least 250.000 USD property, you can apply to Turkish citizenship with a required document certifying applicant’s statelessness. (Travel document issued by the United Nations.)
Q: Is there any critical point that I should know?
A: Ministry wants to be sure that the value is minimum 250.000 USD. Sworn property valuation companies verify that the price is correct in order to prevent from price fraud. Appraisers might have up to %20 deviation (difference) than its sales price. Therefore Homelet advises you to buy property calculating this evaluation.
As we give you Best Price Guarantee that whatever you buy for citizenship, it will be the same on the appraisal report. We will advise you the best-priced properties to match the appraisal report.
