What Are The Application Requirements For Turkish Citizenship?
Requirements for application
ARTICLE 11 – (1) Foreigners who wish to acquire Turkish citizenship
a) Being an adult and having the power of discernment according to his/her national law or Turkish law if he/she is stateless,
b) To reside in Turkey for an uninterrupted period of five years prior to the date of application,
c) confirming by their behavior that they have decided to settle in Turkey,
ç) Not having a disease that poses a danger to general health,
d) Having good morals,
e) To speak Turkish sufficiently,
f) Have an income or occupation in Turkey that will provide a livelihood for oneself and one’s dependents,
g) Not having a situation that would constitute an obstacle in terms of national security and public order,
conditions are sought.
(2) Foreigners who wish to acquire Turkish citizenship may also be required to renounce the citizenship of the state they hold in addition to the conditions listed above. The Council of Ministers shall be authorized to determine the principles regarding the exercise of this discretion.