Real Estate in Turkey Visa, Residence and Citizenship in Turkey | Page 2

name. The family members of the property owner, (Wife and children aged under 18 years), are
also given a residence permit as companions to the owner.
Through this residency, the owner of the property has the right of residence in Turkey and
nothing more; he is not allowed to apply for Turkish citizenship.
Documents needed for a residence permit for those who own a property in turkey:
1. Title deed of the property (instrument).
2. Earthquakes insurance of the property.
3. Passport valid for, at least, six months.
4. Marriage contract translated to Turkish language and certified by the Turkish embassy in the
home country.
5. Family register for the children translated to Turkish language and certified by the Turkish
embassy in the home country.
6. Birth certificates for the children translated to Turkish language and certified by the Turkish
embassy in the home country.
7. Health insurance from Turkey for each family member.
Cases that are granted Turkish citizenship:
1. 5 continuous years of legal residence in Turkey, yet this residence should not be for the
purpose of study.
2. Those who are of a Turkish origin and belong to the Ottoman origin.
3. Marring a Turkish citizen be that a male or a female for 3 years. In this case, the foreign
spouse can obtain the Turkish citizenship, if s/he proves the family cohesion.
4. Businessmen, investors, artists, economists, thinkers and everyone who contributes to the
development of agriculture, trade, industry, art, and sport.
Due conditions to obtain the Turkish citizenship:
1. To meet the required period of time, and continue the permanent residence in Turkey.
2. Health certificate from the Ministry of Health reports that s/he is free of contagious diseases
(such as AIDS).
3. To be of a good behavior.
4. To have a job or a source of income for him/her and his/her dependents. S/He should speak
the Turkish language fairly.
5. S/He must not be a threat to the national security of Turkey. S/He must not be imprisoned in
Turkey for a criminal case.