Citizenship Law
Citizenship law includes the rules that determine the status of individuals as citizens of a country, and the rules regarding the acquisition, loss and change of this status. Citizenship in Turkey is regulated based on the Turkish Civil Code and the Turkish Citizenship Law. Regulations in this area determine the rights and obligations of individuals and enable them to carry out legal transactions in various situations. Citizenship is a legal guarantee of loyalty and belonging to a country and also covers social, economic and cultural rights.
There are different ways to gain and lose citizenship in Turkey. These include birth, adoption, citizenship through marriage, acquiring Turkish citizenship, citizenship for refugees, dual citizenship, etc. There are also special situations and regulations regarding citizenship. When applying for and objecting to citizenship with administrative authorities, certain documents must be collected and applications must be made in accordance with the necessary legal procedures.
Basic Issues on Citizenship Law:
Acquiring Turkish Citizenship: – In order for foreign nationals to become citizens of the Republic of Turkey, they must meet certain conditions. These conditions include residing in Turkey for a certain period of time, proficiency in the Turkish language, and compliance with Turkish citizenship laws.
Dual Citizenship: – Turkey allows for some situations regarding dual citizenship. This situation covers people who have both Turkish citizenship and the citizenship of another country. There are certain restrictions and regulations regarding dual citizenship.
Citizenship Applications and Procedures: – Citizenship applications in Turkey are made in accordance with the Turkish citizenship law. The application process requires the fulfillment of relevant legal conditions and the submission of certain documents. Receiving legal advice throughout the process ensures the successful completion of the application.
Renunciation of Turkish Citizenship: – Renunciation of Turkish citizenship can be done voluntarily or in some special cases. Renunciation of citizenship is subject to certain procedures and is often associated with acquiring citizenship of another country.
Cancellation of Citizenship: – Removal of Turkish citizenship can be done for reasons such as legal violations, terrorist activities or posing a threat to the security of the state. Cancellation of citizenship is carried out in accordance with the legal framework and eliminates the rights granted to the person.
Acquiring Citizenship through Adoption: – Foreign children adopted by Turkish citizens may be eligible for Turkish citizenship. Legal procedures must be followed during this process.
Citizenship by Birth: – A child born in Turkey automatically acquires Turkish citizenship if one of the parents is a Turkish citizen. However, for children of foreign parents, the place of birth and citizenship status of the parents may also need to be taken into consideration.
- Citizenship Cases and Objections: – People whose citizenship applications are rejected may take legal action against the rejection of their applications. Objections to citizenship applications are resolved in administrative courts.
- Citizenship Application for Foreign Nationals: – In order for foreign nationals to apply for Turkish citizenship, they must first meet the conditions such as residing in Turkey for a certain period of time and having knowledge of the Turkish language.
Legal Services We Provide Within the Scope of Citizenship Law as Aykut Law Firm:
- Turkish Citizenship Applications: Making applications for citizenship of the Republic of Türkiye for foreign nationals, providing the necessary documents and managing the application process.
- Dual Citizenship Cases: Providing legal consultancy for individuals wishing to acquire dual citizenship and managing processes related to dual citizenship.
- Citizenship Cancellation and Renunciation Procedures: Providing legal support and making applications in cases of renunciation or cancellation of Turkish citizenship.
- Citizenship through Adoption: Legal consultancy in the process of acquiring Turkish citizenship through adoption.
- Citizenship Cases and Objection Processes: Objections to people whose applications are rejected, conducting the lawsuit processes.
- Acquisition of Citizenship by Foreign Nationals: Legal consultancy on the conditions and application procedures required for foreign nationals to acquire citizenship in Turkey.
As Aykut Law Firm, we provide professional support to our clients at every stage from citizenship applications to citizenship objection processes with our staff having extensive experience in the field of citizenship law. We exhibit a solution-oriented approach in order to successfully conclude the citizenship applications of foreign nationals in Turkey and to resolve the legal problems experienced regarding citizenship.
