Marrying a Turkish citizen is one of the most popular ways to reside and obtain a work permit in Turkey. It is also possible to gain Turkish citizenship through marriage, by meeting certain conditions. In this blog post, we will examine in detail the process of gaining Turkish citizenship through marriage.
Required Conditions:
Marriage Duration: Must be married to a Turkish citizen for at least 3 years and the marriage must be ongoing.
Family Unity: Spouses must have lived together and established a family unity during the marriage. This situation is evaluated taking into account criteria such as joint residence and sharing of family and social responsibilities.
Legal Situation: The foreigner must not have any act contrary to the marriage union. This situation includes situations such as violence against the spouse, abandonment, and failure to pay alimony.
Security Investigation: It is investigated whether the foreigner poses any obstacle to national security and public order.
Language Requirement: It is required to have the ability to speak and read Turkish at a basic level.
Other Conditions: There are some additional conditions such as the foreigner residing in Turkey, having a clean criminal record and being in good health.
Application Process:
To acquire Turkish citizenship through marriage, an application must be made to the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs (NUVİG). The documents required for application are:
Completed Citizenship Application Form
Copy of the identity card and family registry of the Turkish citizen spouse
Copy of marriage certificate
Foreigner’s passport and residence permit (if any)
copy of birth certificate
4 passport size photographs
Health report
Language proficiency certificate
Tuition fee receipt
Once the application documents are completed, they are reviewed by NÜVİG. If the application is accepted as a result of the review, an appointment is given to the foreigner to take the citizenship exam. The citizenship exam covers basic information about Turkish language, history and culture. Foreigners who successfully pass the exam are given a Turkish citizenship certificate.
Important Points:
The process of gaining Turkish citizenship through marriage takes an average of 2-3 years.
Additional documents may be requested during application.
The citizenship test is mandatory and in case of failure