Stages Of Naturalization In Türkiye

Naturalization stages in Türkiye 2024 with all messages

All naturalization files in Turkey follow seven different stages, starting from submitting the application until the file owner is notified of the completion of all stages. However, there is a difference in the speed of passing these stages between investors and other applicants for Turkish citizenship, whether exceptional or not.

The first stage: Receiving the naturalization request from individuals

The first stage is considered somewhat easier, as it begins with registering the initial Immigration Department application after it is approved during the interview with the Immigration Department. The documents are delivered to the Department of Citizenship Affairs in the state, and they are reviewed and verified for authenticity before being sent to the General Directorate of Citizenship Affairs in the city of Ankara.

The first naturalization message:
İstisnai Olarak Türk Vatandaşlığının Ka- zanılması başvurunuz başvuru makamınca e-Vatandaşlık Sistemine kaydedilmiş olup gerekli iş ve işlem- lere başlanacaktır

The application for Turkish citizenship has been registered by the competent authorities, and the necessary examination and research procedures are carried out.

The second stage: sending the naturalization application to the General Directorate

After verifying the authenticity of the documents submitted, they are sent to the General Directorate of Citizenship Affairs in Ankara, where they are inspected, reviewed, and studied.

Second naturalization message:

Istisnai Olarak Türk Vatandaşlığının Ka-zanılması başvurunuza ait begeler Genel Müdürlüğümüze gönderilmiş, ancak henüz Genel Müdürlüğümüze ulaşmamıştır .

The documents related to the application for Turkish citizenship have been sent to our General Directorate, but they have not reached the General Directorate yet.

The third stage: checking and sending

The audited documents are audited at the General Directorate of Citizenship Affairs in Ankara.

Third naturalization message:

İstisnai Olarak Türk Vatandaşlığının Ka-zanılması başvurunuz Genel Müdürlüğümüze ulaşmış olup başvuru belgeleriniz incelenmektedir .

An application for Turkish citizenship has arrived at the General Directorate and your application documents are being examined.

The fourth stage: extensive research and archiving

It is considered the most important stage of naturalization in Turkey, and one of the common stages for applicants for Turkish citizenship, as an extensive search is conducted for the file owner in the security, intelligence, foreign affairs, and financial departments, and here the file is archived or the application is suspended or rejected in the event that any violations or matters appear. Inappropriate related to the file owner.

Fourth stage message:

Istisnai Olarak Turkey Vatandaşlığının Ka-zanilması başvurunuza ilişkin arşiv araştırması yapılmak üzere ilgili kurum (lar)a gönderilmiştir .

Your application has been sent to the relevant institution(s) to undertake archival research.

The fifth stage: Ministerial accreditation

After completing the fourth stage and ensuring the search and examination procedures are carried out by the relevant authorities, the file will be submitted among several files related to the names nominated for Turkish citizenship to the Council of Ministers.

Fifth stage message:

İstisnai Olarak Türk Vatandaşlığının Ka- zanılması başvurunuz Karar Makamına sunulacak olan listeye dahil edilecek- tir .

Your application to acquire Turkish citizenship will be included in the list that will be submitted to the decision body.

Sixth stage: final approval

This stage is considered important as the final approval of the file is awaited by the Council of Ministers and its signature. The applicant is then granted the right to Turkish citizenship.

Sixth stage message:

İstisnai Olarak Türk Vatandaşlığının Ka-zanılması başvurunuz Karar Makamına sunulacak olan listeye dahil edilmiştir .

Your application to acquire Turkish citizenship has been included in the list that will be submitted to the decision body.

Seventh stage: formal notification of approval

After the official granting decision, the file holder will be contacted through a congratulatory letter on the person’s acquisition of Turkish citizenship and enjoyment of all citizenship rights. He must visit the Civil Civil Service Department to receive the naturalization decision. Upon receipt, an application for obtaining a Turkish identity is submitted to the Turkish Civil Civil Service Department to which he belongs.

Letter to obtain Turkish citizenship:

Istisnai Olarak Türk Vatandaşlığının Ka-zanılması başvuru sonucunun tarafını-za tebliğ edilebilmesi için başvuru makamına müracaat etmeniz gerekme-ktedir .

You must contact the Civil Registry to notify you of the result of obtaining exceptional Turkish citizenship.

Duration of naturalization stages in Türkiye 2024

The duration of the naturalization stages in Turkey varies according to each case, as cases of obtaining Turkish citizenship through real estate ownership in Turkey are generally quick and often take 90 days. This is from the start of receiving the naturalization application until the official notification and obtaining the Turkish identity.

In other cases, such as citizenship through marriage, work residency, or exceptional citizenship, it often lasts for a minimum of 9 months and can last for a maximum of two years if the application does not stop in the fourth stage.

Link to the official stages of Turkish citizenship

To obtain Turkish citizenship and file holders follow up on their applications, the Immigration Department has dedicated a website where you can view the latest updates related to the application for the file to obtain Turkish citizenship, after providing several information:

• Enter the application number/Bashforo number that is given to the applicant after the first interview.
• Date of birth of the applicant
• Electronic verification box (human use)

This is done via the official Turkish citizenship stages link: click here

Note: Deal Real Estate Company only specializes in following up on the files of people who have submitted a file to obtain Turkish citizenship through real estate investment, and it follows up the files through specialized lawyers only and is not concerned with any other files.