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Procedures under Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901 Legislation Checked On: Ekim 2026

Turkish Citizenship Consultancy

Procedural guidance and administrative dossier assembly for Turkish citizenship applications based on 5-year continuous residence, marriage, or exceptional grounds.

Turkish Citizenship Consultancy

General Information About the Service

Acquisition of Turkish citizenship is governed by Law No. 5901 and administered by the Directorate General of Civil Registration and Citizenship. Eligible routes include 5 years of continuous legal residence, 3 years of marriage to a Turkish national, or exceptional/investment pathways.

👥 Who Is Eligible / Applicable?

Foreigners residing legally for 5 continuous years, foreign spouses married to Turkish citizens for at least 3 years, and qualified investors.

🔄 Application Stages

1

Pathway Eligibility Analysis

Verification under Article 11 (general), Article 16 (marriage), or Article 12 (exceptional).

2

Apostille & Vital Records Coordination

Legalization and certified translation of birth and civil status records.

3

Provincial Filing

Submitting the verified dossier to the Provincial Citizenship Directorate.

4

Commission Interview & Security Vetting

Preparation for the commission review and tracking ministerial clearance.

📑 Required Documentation

Application form, notarized passport translation, apostilled birth certificate, marital status documents, health board report, proof of income, police clearance, and photographs.

⚠️ Important Notice & Key Nuances

General route applicants must demonstrate conversational Turkish language proficiency during the provincial commission interview. Citizenship issuance is a sovereign discretion; guarantees cannot be provided.

🛡️ Advisory Scope & Legal Boundary

Administrative file preparation and translation coordination. Judicial appeals are handled exclusively by certified attorneys.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Service

? Does student residence count towards the 5-year citizenship requirement?

No, student permit periods are generally excluded from the continuous residency calculation for general naturalization.

Statutory Basis: Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901
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