Antalya Turkish Citizenship Lawyer

Turkish citizenship lawyer in Antalya: citizenship by investment, marriage and residence routes, application filing and appeals.

If you are unsure which route applies to your situation, you can use our free Turkish Citizenship Pathway Test to see the legal path that may suit you and the documents it requires. The test provides general information only and does not replace individual legal advice.

Acquiring Turkish citizenship is a technical process that becomes significantly faster and smoother with proper legal guidance. Our law firm provides end-to-end legal support to foreign clients at every stage of their Turkish citizenship application.

Our main areas of service include:

• Turkish citizenship through real estate investment (property acquisition at the threshold determined by current legislation)
• Citizenship through marriage to a Turkish national
• Ordinary citizenship applications (based on legal residence period)
• Preparation and follow-up of exceptional citizenship applications
• Determination and acquisition of Turkish citizenship by birth
• Blue Card (Mavi Kart) applications and protection of related rights
• Dual citizenship consultancy
• Administrative and judicial appeals against rejected applications
• Coordination of document preparation, sworn translation, and apostille procedures required for citizenship applications
• Client representation before the Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs and the Directorate General of Migration Management

As Antalya is a leading destination for foreign investors, we offer a fully integrated service to clients seeking citizenship through real estate investment - from selecting the appropriate property and completing the title deed transfer, to obtaining the Conformity Certificate from the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, and finalizing the process with the Presidential Decree. By combining our extensive experience in title deed, real estate, and immigration law with our citizenship practice, we ensure that both your investment and your legal process remain fully secure.

Frequently Asked Questions

How may Turkish citizenship be acquired?

Under Law No. 5901 on Turkish Citizenship, citizenship may be acquired by birth (on the basis of descent or place of birth) or subsequently. The routes for subsequent acquisition are acquisition by decision of the competent authority (ordinary application, acquisition through marriage and exceptional acquisition), adoption, and exercise of the right of option. Each route has its own conditions and documentary requirements.

What is the current minimum amount for citizenship through real estate investment?

Current practice requires the acquisition of real estate worth at least 400,000 US Dollars or the equivalent in foreign currency. The earlier threshold of 250,000 US Dollars was raised by an amendment made in 2022. Payment must be made through banking channels, a valuation report prepared by a CMB-licensed appraiser must be obtained, and an annotation restricting transfer for three years must be entered in the land registry.

Under what conditions is citizenship acquired through marriage?

Under Article 16 of the Turkish Citizenship Law, foreign nationals who have been married to a Turkish citizen for at least three years and whose marriage subsists may apply. It is further required that the parties live within the family union, that no activity incompatible with the marital union is engaged in, and that there is no obstacle in terms of national security and public order. The situation where the marriage ends by death after the application is separately regulated.

What are the conditions for ordinary (residence-based) citizenship applications?

Under Article 11 of the Law, the fundamental condition is uninterrupted residence in Türkiye for five years counting back from the date of application. In addition, the applicant must be of full age and capacity, confirm by conduct the decision to settle in Türkiye, not carry a disease constituting a danger to public health, be of good moral character, be able to speak sufficient Turkish, have income or an occupation sufficient for subsistence, and present no obstacle in terms of national security and public order.

What is the Blue Card and what rights does it provide?

The Blue Card is issued to persons who were Turkish citizens by birth and lost Turkish citizenship by obtaining a renunciation permit, as well as to their descendants. Under Article 28 of the Law, holders continue to benefit from the rights granted to Turkish citizens, with the exception of the rights to vote and stand for election, to import vehicles and household goods under exemption, and to enter public service. There is also no compulsory military service obligation.