Applications are made to the governorship where the settlement is located in person or with a special power of attorney regarding the exercise of this right. Applications made by mail are not accepted.
Citizenship applications of persons who are not adults or lack the power of discrimination are made by their parents or guardians.
Foreigner identification number is taken as a basis for applications and transactions.
As the application date, the date on which the person’s form petition is registered by the application authority is taken as the basis.
The foreigner who wants to acquire Turkish citizenship can stay outside of Turkey for a total of six months during the residence period sought. The total period not exceeding six months spent outside of Turkey is considered within the stipulated residence period.
If the foreigner spends more than six months in total outside of Turkey during the residence period or stays in Turkey for more than six months without a valid residence permit or without obtaining a residence permit, the residence period is cut off and the residence periods before this date are not taken into account.
Without a legal residence permit or who do not show the intention to settle in Turkey, although it is legal; Residence in Turkey with a residence permit obtained for purposes such as asylum or asylum applicant, asylum seeker, education, touristic, accompanying and treatment children, or a foreign mission personnel identity card that provides immunity with diplomatic or consular privileges is not considered a valid residence in the acquisition of Turkish citizenship.
If the person residing in Turkey due to the reasons of residence which is not accepted in the acquisition of Turkish citizenship is subsequently settled for a reason deemed valid, the previous residence periods are also taken into account. This provision does not apply to those who are in Turkey with a residence permit for touristic purposes.
Certification of official documents issued by foreign authorities is carried out in accordance with Article 167 of the Regulation on the Implementation of the Population Services Law.
It is sufficient for foreigners who want to acquire Turkish citizenship to submit documents such as diplomas and passports, which are submitted by foreign authorities at the time of application, to be translated into Turkish and notarized.
Where deemed necessary, the approval of the originality of residence permits can also be made by the provincial directorates.
