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Five years of uninterrupted residence is not sufficient on its own. The type of residence, its uninterrupted nature, and the purpose of settling in Turkey are also evaluated; not every residence permit automatically grants the right to citizenship.

The requirements of living together as a family for a period of up to three years prior to marriage, refraining from activities incompatible with marriage, and security conditions are also reviewed. In the event of the death of the Turkish citizen spouse after the application is filed, the family unity requirement does not apply.

Being the child of a Turkish citizen or being born in Turkey does not, in and of itself, confer citizenship. Special provisions based on the place of birth may apply to children who cannot acquire citizenship from either parent and would otherwise be stateless.

To apply for real estate investment, you must purchase real estate worth at least 400,000 U.S. dollars or the equivalent and have a note entered in the land registry stating that the property cannot be sold for three years.

Not every foreigner who buys a home in Turkey can obtain citizenship: they must meet the minimum investment amount for the property, comply with sales and appraisal requirements, agree to a three-year non-sale restriction, and obtain the necessary eligibility certificate.

Joint applications for the investor’s foreign spouse and eligible children may be considered; age, dependency, marital status, and documentation requirements are reviewed individually.

The impact of a criminal record cannot be summed up in a single sentence: the nature of the record, the nature of the crime, whether the conviction is final, and an assessment of public order are all determining factors. It is not true that every criminal record is an automatic grounds for rejection, nor is it true that it has no effect whatsoever.

Turkey permits multiple citizenship under certain conditions; however, the laws in your own country may differ. You should check the rules of both countries to determine whether you need to renounce your current citizenship.

If the grounds for rejection can be resolved, a new application may be considered. It is also possible to file a lawsuit challenging the legality of the administrative action within the statutory time limits; the time limit is calculated based on the date of service.

When applying for citizenship through marriage, the continuation of the marriage is one of the fundamental requirements; a divorce during the process may result in the application being denied. In this case, other avenues for citizenship should also be explored.