To acquire Turkish citizenship through 5 years of residency, various conditions stipulated in Law No. 5901 must be met. Foreigners who fulfill these requirements and provide the necessary documents gain the right to apply for Turkish citizenship at the end of the 5-year residency period.

Conditions for Citizenship via 5-Year Residency

Since both the documents requested by the Directorate General and legal regulations are constantly updated, it is essential to consult our lawyers for the most current information regarding application requirements.

Calculation of the 5-Year Uninterrupted Residency Period

There are specific timeframes and criteria that a foreigner must meet to qualify for citizenship through residency. Please contact our office for details on how these periods are calculated.

Required Documents

Because the required documentation and legal amendments are subject to frequent changes, seeking advice from our legal team is necessary. Otherwise, applications with missing documents will not be accepted.

How Long Does the Application Process Take?

While there is no statutory time limit for the conclusion of the application, it currently takes an average of 1 to 1.5 years to reach a final decision.

Objection and Annulment Lawsuit Against Rejection

An application for citizenship through 5 years of residency may be rejected for various reasons. In such cases, the rejection decision is officially notified to the applicant. Following this, an annulment lawsuit must be filed within the legal timeframe starting from the day after notification. As legal deadlines may vary due to legislative changes, please consult our lawyers for the current statute of limitations.

Status of Spouse and Children

Acquiring citizenship through 5 years of residency does not automatically affect the citizenship status of the spouse. However, the situation is different for children. For more detailed information, please contact our legal experts.

Citizenship via Work Permit

It is possible to acquire citizenship through a work permit. Please consult our lawyers for further details on this process.

What are the Procedure Fees?

There are official government fees and notary expenses involved in the 5-year residency citizenship application. For detailed information regarding our legal fees for full case management, you can reach us at 0552 241 15 56.