Turkish Citizenship in 2024

Friends, lately we have had a lot of cases where clients come with one request, but in practice, we realize their wish several times better. This does not mean that we cannot fulfill the customer's request as he wants, it shows that we always act in the interests of our customers and offer them to get the most out of their goals. One recent example: is Turkish citizenship.

Client's story: Turkish citizenship

Alexander and Alena contacted our licensed agency about 10 months ago. 

• Alexander is the head of the IT department in a large international company.
• Alena is a sought-after translator specializing in business Turkish and English.

The young people came to us with a request to help them buy real estate in Turkey and get a residence permit for 2 years. The family planned to vacation in Turkey for some time and then go to Europe or the USA. In Turkey, they were attracted by the climate and the opportunity to live near the sea.

We clarified all the issues, and in turn offered them this option - not to issue a residence permit for the purchase of real estate, and citizenship. In this case, you will have to spend not $ 200,000, but at least $ 400,000, but immediately guaranteed to get a passport. In the future, the property can be sold or rented. Turkish passport will make it easier to obtain a Schengen visa and even apply for a U.S. business visa. Our clients were very interested in this option and asked for time to think over our offer.

A week later, the couple came to us again for a consultation with a desire to apply for citizenship. They also asked us to assist them in finding and buying an apartment in Kemer. So that we would fully manage their case - from collecting and submitting documents to buying and registering real estate and obtaining passports. 

Preliminary stage of cooperation

Before we start working with a new client, we always conduct an internal security check of the applicant. Why should we do this? It allows us to identify the smallest risks and, if necessary, to immediately orient and offer the customer a different way of solving his problem.

Verification takes only 1 day, it is conducted by our certified agent, using only the client's passport. Our applicants are ideal candidates: they have no financial or tax debts, fully declared income, no visa violations, and no criminal record.

After successful verification, we draw up a cooperation agreement. 

Stages of Turkish citizenship processing

After concluding the contract, we get down to work.

Obtaining a tax number, opening a bank account , and buying a home

The purchase of real estate is the primary condition, and it is on this basis that clients subsequently apply for a Turkish passport. Our applicants can personally go to Turkey to choose a property or use our assistance. In our catalog of objects from proven developers, you can also view each position in video format. The couple chose a two-story house, 800 meters from the sea. The amount of the transaction amounted to 402 000 $, which corresponds to the conditions for obtaining a passport. After selecting the house, our lawyers sent the owner an offer of cooperation, and after the approval, we executed a preliminary sale contract.

Important! The selected property must not have previously participated in the citizenship program.

At the same time, we helped Sasha to obtain a Turkish tax number and further open a bank account - this is necessary for the registration of real estate. After that, the buyer and the seller were able to sign the contract, and the money was sent to the owner. After that, the lawyers of our agency submitted the documents to the cadastral office of Turkey and received a certified copy of the TAPU - the act of real estate registration.

Together with the executed sale and purchase agreement, the applicant submits a real estate appraisal to the land registry. It is necessary to carry out an assessment of the object to confirm participation in the citizenship program. The work is performed by companies licensed by the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) and the Capital Markets Board (SPK). The price of the appraisal is $150.

Preparing documents and obtaining a residence permit

Before applying for a passport, the applicant must obtain a Turkish residence permit - this stage should not be skipped. You can apply for a residence permit immediately after the real estate purchase transaction.

We have collected and formalized the following package of documents:

• a completed application for a new status;
• copies of the resident's passport and foreign passport;
• a bank statement confirming that the applicant has a sufficient financial base for living in Turkey for the period of residence permit;
• a receipt confirming the payment for the production of the residence permit card;
• health insurance policy;
• an executed contract of sale;
• Certificate of Title to Property (TAPU).

All documents were thoroughly checked, translated into Turkish, and apostilled by our lawyers. After that, we handed over the ready package of documents to the Department of the Turkish Citizenship Program. The residence permit cards were ready in 14 days.

Receiving stage: Turkish citizenship

The preparation of documents for the Turkish passport was carried out in parallel with the processing of documents for a residence permit. Thus, our applicants saved time and were able to send the application for passports immediately after confirmation of residence permit:

• executed application in 2 copies;
• investor questionnaire;
• copies of the resident's passport and foreign passport;
• birth certificates of spouses;
• marriage certificate;
• health insurance policy;
• a certificate confirming the absence of a criminal record;
• copies of residence permit cards;
• bank statement and receipts confirming the purchase of real estate;
• confirmation of full fulfillment of the investor's financial investment obligations from the General Department of TAPU and Cadastre - Certificate of Conformity;
• executed power of attorney for a lawyer of the international company GARANT.in;
• receipts on payment of the fee for the production and issuance of passports.

With the received power of attorney, our lawyers submitted the ready package of documents to the Provincial Department of Civil Status and Citizenship Registration in the place of purchase of the real estate.

From there, the documents are forwarded to the General Directorate of Civil Status and MoI in Turkey. After 4 months, our applicants received their approval and passports by courier service to the specified address. 

"We would like to thank GARANT.in lawyers for their support and help in our case. Thanks to them for their advice and tips. Our plans are to travel around Turkey and have a leisurely vacation. In 3 years we plan to sell the house and invest the money in a business in the USA. Perhaps our plans will change, but in any case, we are grateful to the specialists for such a chance and help. Sincerely, Koltsov family."

Friends, do you need a new status in another country? Make an appointment with us for a consultation, we will help to make this process as easy and fast as possible.