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Key Takeaways Turkey’s immigration system is governed mainly by Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection and administered by the Presidency of Migration Management (Göç İdaresi Başkanlığı). Common paths...

Table of ContentsIntroduction: Understanding the Realistic 2025 TimelineThe Four-Phase Application ProcessPhase 1: Investment and Preliminary Steps (4-8 Weeks)Phase 2: Residence Permit and Citizenship Application (3-6 Weeks)Phase 3: Government Vetting and...

Marriage to a Turkish citizen provides a road to Turkish citizenship, but it's crucial to recognize that Turkish citizenship via marriage is not automatically given. The procedure is controlled by...

Table of ContentsIntroduction: Understanding the "Real Cost"Core Investment ThresholdsBreakdown of Additional Costs and FeesProperty-Related Expenses (Real Estate Pathway)General Administrative and Professional Fees (All Pathways)Understanding The Mandatory Currency Exchange ProcessEstimated Total...

Table of ContentsIntroduction: Pathways to a Turkish PassportCitizenship by Descent (Right of Blood)For Children of Turkish ParentsRegarding Ottoman AncestryCitizenship Through MarriageCitizenship by Naturalization (Long-Term Residency)The 5-Year Continuous Residency RuleProving Societal...