Turkish Citizenship Law
Legal Services in Turkish Citizenship Processes
Canaydın Law Firm provides legal services in the acquisition of Turkish citizenship, the preparation and conduct of citizenship applications, the legal remedies available in cases of refusal and delay, and population and registry procedures after citizenship.
By choosing the practice area that suits the nature of your application, you can find detailed information about the process, the requirements and the legal services offered.
Citizenship Services
Turkish Citizenship by Investment
The process is carried out from the legal assessment of the investment option, through the making of the investment, to the certificate of conformity, the investor residence permit, citizenship and the procedures at the end of three years.
View Details02Turkish Citizenship by the General Route
The residence period and day count are calculated, the application requirements are assessed, the necessary documents are prepared and the citizenship application is followed.
View Details03Turkish Citizenship by Marriage
The requirements regarding the duration of the marriage and family unity are assessed, the application documents are prepared, and the interview and review process is followed.
View Details04Turkish Citizenship by Birth and Descent
Citizenship status based on a Turkish mother or father, the registration of births abroad, late notifications and registry procedures concerning descent are carried out.
View Details05Turkish Citizenship by Adoption
The citizenship and related population procedures of foreign minor children adopted by a Turkish citizen are carried out.
View DetailsRefusal, Delay and Lawsuit Processes in Citizenship Applications
Applications that have been rejected, have not been concluded for a long time, are pending in an archive search, or from whose file family members have been removed are reviewed; administrative appeal and lawsuit routes are assessed.
After Citizenship
Post-Citizenship Procedures
Post-Citizenship Procedures
Procedures are carried out concerning population registration, the Turkish identity card and passport, the registration of the spouse and children in the family register, differences in names and surnames, and records of births, marriages and divorces abroad.
Information
Principal Rights Provided by Turkish Citizenship
Living and Working in Türkiye
Turkish citizens can live and work in Türkiye without needing a residence or work permit.
Travel with a Turkish Passport
A Turkish passport provides access to more than 100 countries and destinations visa-free, with a visa on arrival or with an electronic travel authorization.
Education, Health and Social Rights
Turkish citizens can benefit from education, health and social security services within the framework of the legislation in force.
Real Estate and Commercial Transactions
Real estate acquisition, company formation and commercial transactions are carried out with the status of a Turkish citizen.
Our Working Principles
File-Based Review
Each application, procedure or dispute is assessed by taking into account its own documents, its current stage and its legal circumstances.
Direct Communication
The information and documents needed in the file, as well as the legal path to follow, are shared with the client directly and clearly.
Written Scope of Services
The scope of the legal service, the fees and the official expense items are determined in writing before the engagement is accepted.
Legal Research and Preparation of Texts
Petitions, contracts, legal opinions and procedural files are prepared in line with the specific case and current legislation.
Multilingual Coordination
Communication in different languages, as well as interpreter and document coordination, can be provided as needed.
International and Professional Coordination
Coordination is established, when necessary, with authorized attorneys in foreign countries and with independent financial advisors, tax advisors and customs brokers.
Contact
Request a Legal Assessment
You may contact Canaydın Law Firm for a legal assessment of your citizenship application, your pending file or your post-citizenship procedures.

