How to Get Citizenship in Turkey?
Citizenship By Birth:
Children born in Turkey and born to a Turkish citizen mother or father automatically become Turkish citizens.
Citizenship Through Marriage:
Foreigners who have been married to a Turkish citizen for at least 3 years can apply for citizenship without having to reside in Turkey.
Citizenship By Investment:
Foreigners who invest a certain amount (for example, to buy real estate or start a business) can apply for Turkish citizenship.
Long-Term Residence:
Foreigners who have been residing in Turkey for 5 uninterrupted years can apply for citizenship.
How to Get Residency in Turkey?
Short-Term Residence Permit: It can be obtained for tourist purposes, for reasons such as job interviews, education or research. Passport, biometric photo and health insurance are required for application.
Family Residence Permit:
Foreigners who are married to a Turkish citizen or family members of foreigners residing in Turkey can get this permission 2.
Student Residence Permit: It is valid for foreign students studying in Turkey.
Work Permit:
Foreigners who want to work in Turkey can obtain a work permit through their employer and apply for residency with this permit
Penalties for Incorrect Transactions
Misrepresentation: In case of submitting false information or false documents, the residence permit is revised and the person May be deported.
Exceeding the Residence Permit Period:
An application for an extension must be submitted no later than 15 days from the end of the residence permit period. Punitive fees are applied for those who exceed this time2
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Penalties for Living in Turkey Without a Residence Permit
Exceeding the Visa Period: Foreigners who exceed the visa period must pay a penalty fee for each extra day3
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Unauthorized Residence: Foreigners residing in Turkey without permission May be deported and banned from entering Turkey for a certain period of time.
