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Acquiring Turkish Citizenship by Marriage - Get Citizenship in Turkey

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Acquisition of Turkish Citizenship

Acquisition of Turkish Citizenship According to General Provisions 

In accordance with Article 11 of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901, foreigners who wish to acquire Turkish citizenship;

  1. To be of legal age and have the ability to distinguish according to one's own national law, or, if stateless, according to the Turkish Civil Code No. 4721.

  2. Having resided in Turkey for five years without interruption, starting from the date of application.

  3. Having confirmed that he/she has decided to settle in Turkey by acquiring real estate in Turkey, establishing a business, making an investment, transferring the trade and business center to Turkey, working in a workplace subject to a work permit and similar actions or marrying a Turkish citizen, applying as a family, having a mother, father, sibling or child who has previously acquired Turkish citizenship or completing his/her education in Turkey.

  4. Not having any disease that poses a threat to general health.

  5. To demonstrate good morals by behaving with the sense of responsibility required by living together in society, to inspire confidence in those around them with their behavior, and not to have bad habits that are not tolerated by society and that are contrary to social values.

  6. Being able to speak Turkish at a level that will allow you to adapt to social life.

  7. To have an income or profession that will provide for oneself and one's dependants in Turkey.

  8. Not to have any situation that would constitute an obstacle to national security and public order.  

conditions are sought.

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Marriage to a Turkish citizen does not directly grant Turkish citizenship. Foreigners who have been married to a Turkish citizen for at least three years and whose marriage continues can apply to acquire Turkish citizenship.

Conditions for acquiring Turkish citizenship by marriage
  • Living in family unity,

  • Not to engage in any activity that is incompatible with the union of marriage,

  • The conditions required are not to have any situation that would constitute an obstacle to national security and public order. 

Death of Turkish citizen spouse after application

If the marriage ends due to the death of the Turkish citizen spouse after the application, the condition in subparagraph (a) of the first paragraph is not required.

Acquiring Turkish citizenship by marriage

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Application Documents
  • Application Form (VAT-6),


  • 2 pieces of 50x60 mm, on a regular white background, without a pattern, registered by ICAO and machine readable biometric photo,


  • Passport or similar document showing which state you are a citizen of, if stateless. Notarized Turkish translation of the document approved in accordance with the relevant rules,


  • Approved in accordance with the procedure showing the receipt of all IDs as a basis for registration notarized Turkish translation of the document,


  • If the place of residence is in Turkey, the latest dated residence permit,


  • If there is a finalized court case for any crime, it will continue. an example,


  • If the applicant does not have the month and day of birth, this must be proven.The document received from the competent authorities of the relevant country and duly approved notarized Turkish translation or Article 39 of the Population Services Law No. 5490 In accordance with the article, it is accepted to be completed on the first day of July. A signed statement stating that


  • It shows that the service fee has been deposited to the Finance cashier.

Application Procedure
  • Applications can be made to the governorship where the settlement is located within the country, and to the foreign office where the settlement is located abroad. Representatives in person or with a special power of attorney regarding the exercise of this right is done. Applications made by mail are not accepted.


  • Citizenship issues of minors or those who lack the power of discernment Applications are made by parents or guardians.


  • Foreigner identification number is taken as basis in applications and transactions.


  • The application date is when the person's form petition is recorded in the document record by the application authority. The date of receipt is taken into account.


  • Certification procedures of official documents issued by foreign authorities, Population Services Implementation is made in accordance with Article 59 of the Regulation.


  • The documents submitted by foreigners who want to acquire Turkish citizenship during the application Documents such as diplomas and passports received from foreign authorities must be translated into Turkish and It is sufficient to have it notarized.


  • Where deemed necessary, certification of the authenticity of residence permits It can also be done by the directorates.

How Long Does It Take to Acquire Turkish Citizenship by Marriage?

Citizenship applications are completed within an average of 6-9 months, depending on the density of the application authorities.

Objection to Rejection of Turkish Citizenship Application by Marriage and Annulment Suit

An application to acquire Turkish citizenship through marriage may be rejected due to lack of conditions listed in the law or due to discretion. Those whose citizenship applications are rejected must file an administrative lawsuit within 60 days from the date of notification of the process.


Please contact us to get detailed information about the application for Turkish Citizenship by Marriage or the annulment of the Administrative decision against the rejection of the application.


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