Citizenship and Immigration Law in Türkiye: 10 Questions and Answers

Turkish citizenship may be acquired by birth or through the routes provided by law. General naturalisation, marriage, exceptional acquisition and reacquisition each have different requirements.

No. Marriage alone does not automatically confer citizenship. The applicable period, family unity, the genuine nature of the marriage and the other conditions under the Turkish Citizenship Law must be assessed.

The requirements and documents depend on the type of residence permit. Applications are made under the applicable legislation and the current procedures of the Presidency of Migration Management.

The type of decision, its notification date and the available legal remedy must be examined. Time limits for an annulment action and any application to suspend enforcement are particularly important.

The applicable legislation may provide administrative sanctions for both the foreign worker and the employer. The circumstances, type of work and any applicable exemptions must be assessed.

Acquisition of real estate by foreign individuals depends on nationality, the location of the property, area limits and specific statutory restrictions.

Jurisdiction and the applicable law depend on the spouses’ residence and nationality, the nature of the claim and the relevant rules of private international law.

Depending on the decision, recognition or enforcement proceedings may be required for a foreign judgment to be entered in Turkish civil registers or to produce legal effects. Administrative registration may also be available for certain decisions.

Their position depends on the route by which citizenship is acquired and the specific conditions of the Turkish Citizenship Law. Citizenship does not automatically extend to every family member.

The reasons for rejection and the notification date should be examined. An annulment action before the administrative courts or another appropriate remedy may be considered under the applicable legislation.