How to get Turkish citizenship for Ukrainians?

Turkey is a cozy multicultural country with a favorable climate, excellent business conditions and a friendly mentality. That is why Turkey is in great demand among many people who are thinking about additional citizenship. Such a path is quite real, given that Turkey allows dual citizenship. This means that in order to become its citizen, it is not necessary to renounce the existing citizenship.

If you are interested in legal support for obtaining Turkish citizenship, the team of the "Prihodko & Partners" law office is ready to advise you on this topic, providing quality and competent help. Migration law is a focus of our practice.

What ways of obtaining Turkish citizenship are available for Ukrainians?

Ukrainians have several options for obtaining Turkish citizenship:

1. Turkish origin;
2. naturalization;
3. marriage with a citizen of the country;
4. participation in state deposit or investment programs.

Thus, there are enough ways to acquire Turkish citizenship, among which you can choose the basis that will be optimal for a specific situation. Let's consider some of these reasons in more detail.

The fastest basis for obtaining Turkish citizenship

The fastest option to become a citizen of Turkey is provided for investors. It is open to those who invest in this country in the amount of 400,000 dollars by joining investment programs. You can also go the following ways:

• purchase real estate for $400,000;
• make a contribution of 500 thousand dollars to the fixed capital;
• put 500,000 dollars on a fixed bank deposit;
• purchase government bonds for this amount;
• join it to the real estate investment fund.

Another option is an identical amount in the state pension system for 5 years. At the same time, it is important to know about another way. It is relevant for those entrepreneurs who are building their business in Turkey. If you have opened at least 50 jobs, complying with all government requirements for them, this also becomes a basis for obtaining Turkish citizenship.

In all cases referred to above, contributions must be made in Turkish Lira in an amount equivalent to the corresponding value in dollars.

How else can you get Turkish citizenship?

We have considered the option for investors, but it is not the only one. Let's touch on the path of naturalization in more detail. It is necessary to live in Turkey legally for at least 5 years on the basis of a residence permit. At the same time, it is important not to leave the country for more than 6 months a year. In addition, knowledge of the Turkish language is important. You need to take an exam to confirm it.

As for the marriage option, it will not be possible to become a citizen of Turkey immediately after its registration. First, you need to get a residence permit for one year, and after this time expires, replace it with a 2-year permit - and only then apply for citizenship.

If we touch on the topic of citizenship based on origin, then it can be issued only if at the time of the applicant's birth one of his parents had a Turkish passport.

What are the advantages of Turkish citizenship?

With Turkish citizenship, you will be able to travel to more than 110 countries around the world without a visa. This will not force you to renounce your existing Ukrainian citizenship. An additional plus is that applications are processed quite quickly.

The lawyers of the Prikhodko & Partners law firm will provide you with support for the Turkish citizenship procedure. It can be both help in individual issues and a package of turnkey services. Apply!