Introduction If you are planning to acquire Turkish citizenship through Turkish general naturalization, this guide explains the legal framework, who qualifies, the evidence you must prepare, and how to handle common problems. Under Turkish Citizenship Law (Law No. 5901), “general naturalization” (Genel Yolla Vatandaşlık) is the standard route for eligible foreigners who can demonstrate long-term […]
Introduction If you are exploring whether you or your child qualify for Turkish citizenship by birth, this guide explains the legal framework, who is eligible, which documents you will need, and how to resolve the most common problems. Under Turkish law, citizenship by birth primarily follows jus sanguinis (citizenship by descent), meaning that a child […]