Introduction Citizenship can be acquired in several ways, including birth, marriage, residence, and investment. Another important and humane pathway is citizenship through adoption. Under Turkish law, a foreign minor adopted by a Turkish citizen may acquire nationality automatically. This mechanism reflects both domestic family law and international conventions on child protection. However, one critical question […]
Introduction Nationality is usually acquired by birth, marriage, residence, or investment. However, in certain circumstances, states may grant citizenship directly as an exception, bypassing standard requirements. In Turkey, this mechanism is called citizenship by exceptional cases (istisnai yoldan Türk vatandaşlığı). It is governed by Article 12 of Law No. 5901 on Turkish Citizenship, which gives […]
Introduction Marriage is not only a social and cultural institution but also a recognized legal pathway to acquiring nationality in many countries. Turkey is no exception: under certain conditions, citizenship by marriage offers foreigners the opportunity to become Turkish citizens. However, unlike automatic citizenship by birth, marriage does not instantly confer nationality. Instead, Turkish law […]