Reasons to Obtain a Turkish Passport
Just 10 years ago, nearly 75% of applications for Turkish passports were filed through naturalisation and marriage.
The situation has changed significantly nowadays: the majority of foreigners receive citizenship through investments, including after purchasing real estate in Turkey.
Why do you need a Turkish passport, what benefits does it offer for life, and how difficult is it to obtain? Let's dive into the details.
Advantages of a Turkish Passport
First of all, Turkey is one of the global leaders in the number of foreign residents with long-term residence permits.
In 2022, there were about one and a half million such residents in the country, and their numbers continue to grow. Many of them undoubtedly plan to obtain Turkish citizenship and connect their future with this country, as well as the future of their children.
Its growing economy, overall safety with low crime rates, centuries-long history and culture with traditional family values, potential EU membership, and, of course, four seas and its mild climate attract foreigners.
Loyal citizenship acquisition conditions make Turkey almost ideal for relocation.
If you are looking for a corner of stability in an uncertain world, if you want to face the future with confidence and without fear, raising children in a warm country that is dynamically developing and is among the top 20 economies in the world, choose Turkey.
For you, it can become a beloved "backup airport" or a second home.
Being the owner of a Turkish passport means having more opportunities for a peaceful, comfortable life, visa-free travel around the world, conducting business, and educating children.
Main Advantages of Turkish Citizenship
You can apply for citizenship through investments in the country's economy for the whole family: your spouse and minor children.
If a child has limited abilities, their age can be any.
You do not have to give up your country's citizenship; Turkey allows dual citizenship and does not inform other countries' authorities about foreigners obtaining passports.
Turkish citizens receive free and high-quality medical care with affordable state insurance.
Payments are only required for some services, including dental care, at very affordable prices. People come here from all over the world for infertility treatment and aesthetic surgery. Even state clinics are well equipped with diagnostic equipment.
A Turkish passport allows visa-free entry to 111 countries worldwide, including Japan, Argentina, and South Korea. It also makes it possible to obtain a 5-year E-2 visa to the US with further extension, a Schengen visa through a simplified 10-year procedure, and move to the UK on a business visa.
Turkish citizens can count on quality education that subsequently opens doors to European, American, and Canadian universities. For gifted students, budget places and various grants are available, making it possible to study for free.
Having Turkish citizenship allows you to conduct business on more favourable terms: you don't have to necessarily include a Turkish partner in your share or appoint a director, you can take advantage of preferential tax rates, subsidies, and obtain loans for business development.
And that's not all.
Citizenship grants the right to legally reside in the country indefinitely, work in any position (as Turks mostly employ their citizens), take out mortgages or any other loans, vote in elections - in short, lead an active social, business, and political life in the country.
Serving in the Turkish army, while being a citizen of the country, is not mandatory: you can pay the official state fee and not fear receiving a conscription notice.
Those who have already completed their service in their own country and foreigners who enter Turkey at the age of 22 and older are also exempted from the service.
Conditions for obtaining Turkish citizenship today
There are various procedures for obtaining Turkish citizenship, including naturalisation (you must live in the country for 5 years with continuous residence permit based on property), marriage to a citizen (you can apply for citizenship after 3 years), as well as obtaining citizenship by origin.
The easiest and quickest way for a foreigner to become a Turkish citizen is through investment.
You can purchase real estate worth at least 400,000 dollars or invest at least 500,000 dollars (in Turkish lira) in government bonds, mutual funds, or open a long-term deposit.
Important: the purchased property cannot be sold within three years, otherwise, you lose your citizenship. A language proficiency test is not required in this case.
You can buy residential and commercial real estate, land plots (there are certain restrictions), one or more properties, both in primary and secondary markets, even during the construction stage.
Learn how to obtain Turkish citizenship through real estate investment in our video:
How Tolerance assists with obtaining Turkish citizenship
Despite the fact that the process of obtaining Turkish citizenship may seem relatively simple, it is a serious process that takes 4 to 6 months and requires an extremely careful approach.
If you choose the wrong property, the money will be wasted. That's why it's so important to entrust the deal to a reputable agency.
Tolerance has been operating in the Turkish real estate market for over 20 years. Since 2018, we have been helping clients obtain citizenship through investment.
It was then that the law came into force, allowing foreigners to become Turkish citizens by purchasing real estate worth at least 250,000 dollars. In 2022, the limit increased to 400,000 dollars.
Over this time, hundreds of families have become Turkish citizens thanks to the competent assistance, experience, and responsibility of Tolerance. You can view our clients' testimonials here.
What exactly do we do?
We help with the selection of real estate to ensure it meets all criteria for obtaining citizenship and is free from encumbrances.
When purchasing during construction, we verify the reliability of the developer and the presence of a construction certificate.
We ensure that the property owner is a Turkish citizen or a Turkish company.
We request an expert appraisal to confirm that the property is worth at least 400,000 US dollars.
We provide assistance in opening an account in a Turkish bank for transferring money to the seller.
We help with the translation and notarisation of all necessary documents.
We ensure that the seller specifies the full value of the property in the TAPU without understating it.
We help obtain DAB, a certificate of currency sale to the Central Bank of Turkey.
We carry out the necessary payments together with you and obtain the TAPU property ownership certificate
We submit documents and obtain the main document for citizenship application - Investor Certificate or Uygunluk Belgesi in Turkish
Our lawyers, together with you, without queuing, submit all documents for obtaining an investment residence permit and citizenship for your entire family
We monitor the stages of the citizenship documents processing
We receive notification of citizenship approval
We submit documents and obtain the Turkish internal passport - kimlik, as well as foreign passports valid for 10 years, together with you
We help to link your old data as a foreigner to your new status as a Turkish citizen
If the client cannot be constantly present in Turkey to carry out the transaction, we can take over the entire procedure up to submitting applications for citizenship.
The property buyer only needs to come for the passport.
For this purpose, a notarial power of attorney is drawn up on behalf of the agency representative, allowing him to deal with the preparation and submission of citizenship documents.
If you are determined to become a Turkish citizen, we are always ready to help you with that. Trust the professionals, trust the best in their field, choose Tolerance!
We will be happy to answer all your questions, please contact us on WhatsApp +90 533 765 43 00.
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