How to obtain Turkish citizenship

There are six ways that Turkish law requires to obtain Turkish citizenship by investing in Turkey, but the fastest way to obtain Turkish citizenship is by buying a property in Turkey. Under the Presidential Decree on the date of September 18, 2018, the value of the property required to obtain Turkish citizenship was reduced to $ 250,000. As a result of this decision, a massive increase in interests for the purchase of real estate in Turkey by foreign investors was noted. This concern comes with a very common question. How to obtain Turkish citizenship through investment? We simplified the process of how to obtain Turkish citizenship by purchasing real estate in Turkey

 1. The location of the property in Turkey 

Before starting the process of buying a property in Turkey, you must decide the right place for you to buy a property. After completing the steps of the apartment purchase process in Turkey, you must verify some important points. This is necessary for the safety of your investment in Turkey. For this reason, we strongly recommend investors to work with a professional team like us. From start to finish. Besides, if the company does not work with a lawyer you should take a lawyer to take legal action. Do not forget that we have internal lawyers to assist you in this matter.

2. Turkish bank account

After completing the property purchase process, you will need to open a bank account to transfer money. This step is not mandatory. You can transfer money from your bank account outside Turkey to the account of the company with which it was agreed. However, most real estate companies in Turkey require opening a bank account in order to transfer the money. In this case, we offer the service of opening a bank account for free to our customers. The mandatory part here is that the sales payment must be deposited from the buyer's account into the seller's account.

3. Title Deed (TAPU)

When payments are completed and the necessary documents are prepared, the date of purchase of the property is scheduled on the title of deed with the seller. You can sign the document yourself or you can appoint your lawyer. Legal procedures will start after registering the title deed in your name. At the time your lawyer will sign papers at the Land Registry Office for 3 years to obtain Turkish citizenship. Your lawyer will submit the documents to the ministry and await confirmation that the investment is appropriate for Turkish citizenship application.

4. Turkish residence permit

Approval of applying for Turkish citizenship is issued within 14 days and when the report is ready, your lawyer will submit a residence permit application on your behalf. Your presence is not required at this stage. This is a method used by our attorneys at Fardous Life Company to facilitate the process for investors.

5. Apply for Turkish citizenship

Once your residence permit is approved, there will be no obstacles in applying for Turkish citizenship. However we should also remind you that if you want to quickly apply for Turkish citizenship you must prepare the required documents in advance. The benefit of working with our attorneys is in Firdous Property Company, that we will give you a list of documents to prepare at the beginning of the process. When your lawyer completes the application, you must wait for government agencies to examine it.

6. Turkish passport and identity

Upon approval of your citizenship request, an official confirmation statement will be delivered to your lawyer. Using this document you need to submit an application to the government office and give fingerprints. After completing this process your Turkish passport will be delivered within 3 days and your Turkish ID card will be delivered Within 5 days to your new home address. As a result, your application for citizenship will be completed between 3 to 6 months from the date of purchase of the property. You can contact us for more detailed information and questions. Our attorneys are ready to answer your questions and find solutions.