Introduction Nationality is the legal status that defines a person’s membership in a state. While some individuals acquire citizenship automatically at birth or through marriage, many foreigners obtain nationality later in life through long-term settlement. In Turkey, this process is formally known as citizenship by residence or naturalisation. Governed by the Turkish Citizenship Law (Law […]
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 […]