having Turkish citizenship is one of the most desired nationalities in the world, especially recently, during the wide development in the economic and politically wise, and also the significant constantly progress of the country’s infrastructure at all levels, which is promising with a bright future for even more achievements that will ensure an advanced position for ambitious Turkey among the developed countries in the world.
Advantages of Turkish citizenship
Recently, there have been many discussions about granting Turkish citizenship to Syrians staying in several Turkish provinces, such as "Mersin, Gaziantep, Hatay, Kilis.
The Turkish government has started to send invitations by mail to some foreign citizens, especially those who can complete the required papers and submit them to the Immigration Office.
some citizens were afraid of this step because they are concerned about losing the advantages of the temporary protection card.
let we will discuss the most important advantages of Turkish citizenship as follows:
-One of the most prominent advantages of Turkish citizenship is that it greatly facilitates papers, and documents and conducts various transactions, which it become a great burden on Syrian citizens such as “applying or renewing a passport, birth registration, proof of marriage…etc.
-Turkish citizens can travel through 70 countries from all over the world without needing a visa, among these countries” 26 countries in America, 11 countries in Africa, 21 countries in Asia, 8 countries in Europe, 4 countries in Australia.
-Turkish citizenship opens up a lot of job opportunities in all governmental and non-governmental sectors, without the need for work permits.
-Turkish citizens benefit from the retirement law when they reach the retirement age which is sixty years.
-senior Turkish citizens over 65 years have the right to benefit from free public transport services such as "railroads, marine means and various buses belonging to public and municipality transportation".
-A person who had been granted Turkish citizenship can keep his own nationality because Turkey allows
-Turkish citizenship allows the holder to practice businesses considered only for natives such as "pharmacy, law, veterinary medicine, corporate security, customs clearance and other professions that require special permission such as education".
-It opens new job opportunities in other countries with a higher salary than the same offer if it was for Syrian citizenship.
-Turkish citizenship grants the right to vote and to run for parliament and the municipality.
-Turkish citizenship facilitates integration into Turkish society and lowers the discrimination experiences, especially with those who have a poor view of Syrians.
-Turkish citizenship holder has the right to buy and own real estate. where Turkish law prohibits Syrians to own real estate under their real name, and that under the principle of reciprocity because the Syrian regime also forbids Turks to own Syrian real estate. therefore, they register the property in the name of the company they own.
- Because of The strong relationship between Turkey and the European Union countries. Turkish citizenship holders can apply for a Schengen visa which is considered a long period, that can help them to immigrate to some countries.
-Turkish citizens are excluded from the points system required for immigration to the Netherlands, where they can only fulfill some simple requirements when submitting the application. and this facilitates the immigration process. When you are a Turkish citizen, you will have these advantages.
-Turkey's economy has witnessed great development recently, and the government is working on multiple plans to enhance the national economy, which will make it compete with developed countries.
-Obtaining Turkish citizenship through investments has made the real estate market in Turkey in constant growth, where Istanbul witnesses an increase in real estate prices, and become a popular destination for real estate investment in the country.
Conditions for obtaining Turkish citizenship
-According to Turkish law, the applicant must be aware and familiar with the laws of the Turkish republic.
-To stay in Turkey for five consecutive years without leaving the country, if did, the maximum duration for leaving the country during this period is no longer than six months
-That the applicant shows sincere intention to settle in Turkey, through the following:
-Buying real estate in Turkey
establishing a business in Turkey-
Invest in Turkey-
Transfer his business and trade to Turkey-
Obtaining a work permit in Turkey-
Marriage to a Turkish citizen-
All family members apply for citizenship-
-The applicant's mother, father, brother or son must have previously obtained Turkish citizenship-
-Complete his education in Turkey
-The applicant should not have a contagious illness. -To have good manners and reputation.
-can support himself or his family.
-considered Not to be a threat or endanger national security.
The stages of obtaining Turkish citizenship
The stage of obtaining citizenship passes through several phases, each one is different, but there is no doubt that the security research phase is the most important stage of the Turkish citizenship stages, which determines whether you will be granted Turkish citizenship or not.
Obtaining Turkish citizenship goes through some steps, starting from submitting papers and documents till receiving a Turkish citizenship Identity card, and these stages are:
-The first stage: is the stage of submitting the application
-The second stage: It is the stage of sending documents and papers to the competent department for application review, where all documents and papers will send to the capital, Ankara where the application processing starts, and the search and investigating about the applicant will begin.
The third stage: a preliminary audit of the documents, to review and evaluate all submitted documents. If accepted, the document enters the fourth stage.
The fourth stage: the "study stage", which is the most difficult and critical stage to obtain Turkish citizenship where security evaluation of the applicant's background will be held, this process may take several months.
The fifth stage: in which the accepted files will place on the naturalization list in order to be approved by the Ministers Council.
The sixth stage: the stage of making a decision regarding the submitted files.
Seventh stage: the result will be announced whether for granting the citizenship or decline the applicant.
Turkish passport types
there are several types of Turkish passport, namely:
-The public passport "the red passport" is a passport used by the average Turkish citizen, and the foreign investor can also obtain it after earning citizenship.
-The special "green" passport is offered to a small group of citizens who hold sensitive jobs such as members of parliament, former ministers, and also former mayors.
-The service passport, "the gray passport", is a passport that is given only to a very small category, namely government employees who work outside the country, such as ambassadors.
-Diplomatic passport The "black passport" is a passport granted only to Turkish ministers and officials and those holding high positions in the country.
