Citizenship

Citizenship is the process of obtaining the right to become a citizen of a country in accordance with the laws of that country. The right to citizenship can be obtained in many countries in different ways and offers various advantages. Various citizenship processes according to countries will appear in various countries abroad. You can find the conditions of the country you are in on the websites of the relevant ministries. Below, you can find different sub-headings and explanations about the citizenship process in Turkey.

Citizenship with Property Investment

- Property Investment Programmes: Some countries offer programmes that grant citizenship in return for real estate investment in order to attract foreign investors and contribute to their economies. Investors participating in these programmes obtain citizenship by investing a certain amount or purchasing real estate of a certain value. Citizenship programmes with real estate investment differ depending on the country and certain criteria must be met.

Citizenship with Long Term Residence

- Long Term Residence Permit: Some countries allow foreigners who reside in the country for a long period of time to apply for citizenship. A long-term residence permit provides the right to live in the country for a certain period of time, during which time the person has the opportunity to further integrate into the culture, language and society of the country. For the duration of the long-term residence permit, it is necessary to meet certain criteria and submit the necessary documents.

Citizenship with Long-Term Work

- Long Term Work Permit: Some countries offer foreign workers the opportunity to work and reside in the country for a certain period of time by issuing a long-term work permit. A long-term work permit entitles people who work in the country for a certain period of time to apply for citizenship. During this period, the employee must contribute to the economy and society of the country and meet certain criteria.

Turkish Descent and Citizenship

- Turkish Descent Law: For foreigners wishing to apply for Turkish citizenship, the Law on Turkish Descent grants the right to citizenship if certain conditions are met. Under this law, in order to acquire Turkish citizenship, it is necessary to submit documents of Turkish ancestry and fulfil other requirements.

Citizenship with Account Blocking

- Account Blocking Programmes: Some countries offer programmes that offer citizenship in exchange for blocking a certain amount of money in a bank account for a certain period of time. Investors participating in these programmes have the opportunity to apply for citizenship by blocking a certain amount of money in a bank account.

The citizenship process differs depending on countries and programmes. Each country has specific criteria, requirements and procedures for applying for citizenship. Therefore, it is important to refer to the information provided by the immigration authorities of the country where you wish to apply for citizenship.

Investment Programmes for Citizenship

- Business Establishment and Entrepreneurship: Some countries offer foreigners the option of starting a business or investing in entrepreneurship to qualify for citizenship. These programmes focus on foreign entrepreneurs opening new businesses, contributing to the local economy and creating employment. Investors who meet the criteria set by the relevant country can apply for citizenship after a certain period of time.

- Innovation and R&D Investments: Some countries grant citizenship to foreigners with the option to invest in research, development and innovation. These programmes focus on foreigners contributing to science and technology, developing new technologies or participating in the country's innovation ecosystem. Investors who meet the criteria set by the relevant country can apply for citizenship.

Special Aptitude and Skills-Based Programmes for Citizenship

- Sports and Art Skills: Some countries offer programmes granting citizenship to foreigners who have achieved significant success in sports or the arts. These programmes provide special benefits and fast-track citizenship processes for internationally recognised athletes or artists. Foreign talents must be recognised by the relevant federations or arts organisations and complete the application process.

Academic and Scientific Skills: Some countries offer programmes granting citizenship to foreigners with outstanding academic or scientific abilities. These programmes offer special benefits and fast-track citizenship processes to world-renowned researchers, professors or academics. There are requirements to be recognised by universities, research centres or scientific institutions in the respective country and to complete the application process.

Methods such as real estate investment, long-term residence permit, long-term work permit, Turkish nobility law, account blocking, as well as investment programmes and programmes based on special skills can be used to obtain citizenship. Each country's citizenship process may be different and may require compliance with certain criteria. Therefore, it is important to consult the information provided by the immigration authorities of the country in which you wish to obtain citizenship.