What Are The Exceptional Circumstances For Acquisition Of Turkish Citizenship?
Exceptions to the acquisition of Turkish citizenship
ARTICLE 12 – (1) The following foreigners may acquire Turkish citizenship upon the proposal of the Ministry and the decision of the Council of Ministers, provided that they do not constitute an obstacle in terms of national security and public order.
a) Persons who bring industrial facilities to Turkey or who have rendered or are expected to render extraordinary services in scientific, technological, economic, social, sportive, cultural, artistic fields and for whom a reasoned proposal is made by the relevant ministries.
(ADDED CLAUSE RGT: 13.08.2016 RG NO: 29800 LAW NO: 6735/27)
b) Foreigners who have a residence permit pursuant to subparagraph (j) of the first paragraph of Article 31 of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection No. 6458 dated 4/4/2013 and numbered 6458 and foreigners holding Turquoise Cards and their foreign spouses, their and their spouses’ minor or dependent foreign children.
c) Persons deemed necessary for naturalization.
ç) Persons recognized as immigrants.