Basic Requirements to get Turkish citizenship
● Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
● Health Status: Good health is another requirement for citizenship applicants. This often means that the
applicant should not have any contagious diseases that might pose a public health risk.
● Financial Stability: Applicants are expected to have a reasonable income to ensure they can support
themselves and any dependents in Turkey without relying on public funds.
● Good Conduct: Applicant should have a clean criminal record, which demonstrates their good character
and law-abiding nature

Pathway from an Educational Visa to Turkish Citizenship

01 Apply for a Student Residence Permit
● Obtain an acceptance letter from a Turkish university & Gather required documents
● Apply for the permit
● Attend the scheduled appointment at the local immigration offic

02 Complete Your Studies
● Enroll in your courses.
● Maintain a good academic record.
● Comply with all visa and residency requirements.

03 Work in Turkey
● Search for job opportunities in Turkey relevant to your field of study.
● Obtain a job offer from a Turkish employer.
● Apply for a work permit through the Turkish Ministry of Labor and Social Security.

04 Apply for a Long-Term Residence Permit
● Ensure you have legally resided in Turkey for at least eight years.
● Gather required documents, including your passport, proof of stable income, and proof
of residence in Turkey.
● Apply for the long-term residence permit

05 Apply for Citizenship through Naturalization
● Ensure you have legally resided in Turkey for at least five years (can be combined with
the student visa period).
● Demonstrate basic proficiency in the Turkish language.
● Show proof of the ability to maintain livelihood for you and your dependents.
● Apply for naturalization through the relevant government department.

Obtain Turkish Citizenship By Opening a Company

01 Establish a Company

● Choose a type of business such as an LLC or JSC and begin the registration process, which
includes naming the company, appointing directors, and arranging share capital
● The standard package of services for a Turkish company registration in Istanbul, for
instance, starts from USD 3,200 (plus VAT)

02 Create Local Jobs

● Ensure that your company creates at least 50 jobs for local citizens, which is a
requirement to be eligible for Turkish citizenship through business establishment.

03 Prepare Documentation

● Gather required documents such as your passport, residence certificate, and proof of
funds, and submit them along with your citizenship application.

04 Apply for Citizenship

● Apply for Turkish citizenship through the Directorate General of Migration Management.
● Applicants must meet basic requirements like being over 18, know Turkish, and having
no criminal record
Investing in a Turkish Company for Fast-Track OR Citizenship
● By investing two million dollars in a company or purchasing shares of a company in
Turkey, you can apply for fast-track citizenship. However, the investment must be
maintained for three years to be valid for this pathway