If you are deciding on living and working in Turkey permanently, and you want to apply for Turkish citizenship and a Turkish passport, you could do that by applying through many options available in Turkey. When you purchase a real estate to obtain citizenship through investment, our professional team will be with you from the beginning to the end of this process (until you get Turkish citizenship and a Turkish passport). You will get the full benefit of working with one of the most reputable and result-oriented consulting firms in Turkey working internationally for many years, advising on global and Turkish migration and citizenship matters.
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Your immigration Consultant will evaluate your personal circumstances and help you select the most suitable investment option. The main applicant may also add dependents to a residency application, including his/her spouse, children under 18 years old, and disabled children of any age.
In this article, we explain how long does it take to get Turkish citizenship and a Turkish passport by investment. First of all, let’s remind the options granted to acquire Turkish citizenship and a Turkish passport by investment. As per the new regulations published in the Official Gazette on September 18, 2018, foreigners who meet any of the following conditions may be eligible for Turkish citizenship, subject to the decision of the President of the Republic of Turkey:
Application options for who apply for the Turkish citizenship and Turkish passport by investment:
Option 1 – Proven by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization to have acquired a real estate worth a minimum of USD 250,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira with a title deed restriction on its resale for at least three years.
Option 2 – Proven by the Ministry of Industry and Technology to have made a minimum fixed capital investment of USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira.
Option 3 – Proven by the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services to have created jobs for at least 50 people.
Option 4 – Proven by the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency to have deposited at least USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira in banks operating in Turkey with the condition of not to withdraw for at least three years.
Option 5 – Proven by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance to have bought at least USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira worth of government bonds with the condition that they cannot be sold for at least three years.
Option 6 – Proven by the Capital Markets Board of Turkey to have bought at least USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira worth of real estate investment fund share or venture capital investment fund share with the condition that they cannot be sold for at least three years.
After providing any of the above options, the application process which must be followed to get Turkish citizenship and Turkish passport by investment is given in the following steps:
Contract signature
In the first stage, we will sign a service agreement with you.
File creation with basic documents delivery
At this stage, you will be asked to provide the basic documents required for your application. However, we will create an application file for you. A detailed checklist will be provided and you will be guided through the document collection stage. Experienced immigration Consultant will check all documents for compliance to ensure all requirements are met.
TAX identity creation and Power of Attorney signature
At this stage, the tax ID will be generated for you. Also, you will be signed for a power of attorney.
Bank account opening
At this stage, a bank account will be opened for you in Turkey.
Money transfer completion
At this stage, the amount of money invested to ensure the necessary conditions for Turkish citizenship, is transferred to your bank account opened in Turkey will be made.
Making the investment
At this stage, the necessary investment will be made. Either a property will be purchased or a cash capital investment will be made to the bank.
Property purchasement
Deed transfer with Money transfer
Bank cash capital
Invesment compilation
At this stage, information and documents related to your investment will be collected by us.
Required documents delivery - Submit citizenship application
At this stage, the necessary documents will be delivered.
Apply for residence permit
Applicant is required to hold a valid residence permit at the time of their citizenship application, and may continue to live abroad as long as they wish. This is an obligation just for the main applicant but his/her family members can apply for residence permit if they wish. A residence permit will be issued on the day of application. No interview is needed at this stage.
File closing and submission
At the final stage, your file will be completed with all the documents collected and submitted to the relevant authorities.
Receive a Turkish Passport
When you application is granted your Immigration Consultant will collect the final authorization document and will assist you to the registration office to complete last stage of your citizenship, you will supply your recent biometric photo and you will give your finger prints. Your Turkish Pasaport and ID card will be delivered to your address in Turkey by post. Than, you can feel yoursel as a Turkish citizen with all rights and advantages.
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Residence delivery in 1st month and passport delivery in the 6th month.
This process usually takes around 4 -6 months to acquire Turkish Citizenships and Turkish Passports for the Principal Applicant (Investor) and other family members provided that all the documentation is ready and duly compiled pre and post-investment works are properly done and these would be diligently followed up as described above.
Getting Turkish citizenships and Turkish Passports is not limited to passport, birth certificate, residence permit, marriage certificate, the ID number of the spouse or relatives and photographs. Individual applicants should also be translated in Turkish.
When will take citizenship applications in Turkey, although it depends on the particular circumstances of the applicant, the application process can learn from the Interior Ministry. If your application is rejected by the terms and conditions of the Citizenship Law No. 5901, you can reapply to the governorship where your residence.
For other types of citizenship applications, you must apply through the governorship of the country of residence or the Consulate General if you live abroad. The required documents and application types will vary depending on your circumstances.
As you can see, getting a Turkish citizenship and a Turkish passport by investment stages that need to be followed cover a long process. Act with us to avoid problems at any of these stages, and to stay on track.
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