Conditions for obtaining a Turkish passport

There are many conditions for obtaining a Turkish passport, especially after it was ranked 37th in the world, as the Turkish passport has become the focus of attention of Arabs and foreigners who want to enjoy its advantages.

 

In the context of this, we have prepared for you in Skyline Real Estate this article to talk about the most prominent conditions for obtaining a Turkish passport, its advantages and costs, while highlighting the link between it and Turkish citizenship, a good follow-up.

What are the conditions for obtaining a Turkish passport?

The issuance of a Turkish passport is limited to Turkish citizens only, that is, you must obtain Turkish citizenship first and then be able to obtain the Turkish passport with ease, and in answer to the question "What are the conditions for obtaining a Turkish passport?"

• Reaching the age of majority (18 years and above).
• Complete physical health and mental well-being.
• Continuous residence in Turkish territory for at least 5 years.
• Discipline during the period of residence and without violating the laws of the country.
• Not having an infectious disease that can threaten public health
• Acceptable Turkish language proficiency.
• Political neutrality and not negatively affecting Turkish national security.
• Securing a sufficient source of income and income to obtain the necessary needs.

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Ways to get a Turkish passport

There are different cases that qualify the applicant for a Turkish passport and ease a lot of procedures for him, so you should check them as they may be suitable for your circumstances:

• Buying a property in Turkish territory worth $ 400.000 or more according to the current Turkish naturalization decisions.
• Invest in the country with an estimated amount of half a million US dollars or buy bonds of the same value.
• Depositing $ 500,000 in an official Turkish bank and not spending from it for 3 continuous years.
• Proof of the individual's Turkish assets with Turkish documents and documents.
• Marriage to a Turkish citizen of origin for 3 years.
• Securing job opportunities for 50 Turkish citizens under the supervision of the Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance.

Steps to apply for a Turkish passport

You are done with the naturalization stage and now want to obtain your passport?

So you have to go through several simple stages, and you must be familiar with the types of Turkish passport that are classified according to colors, including the regular red used by everyone, including the diplomatic black obtained by members of parliament and ministers, and there is the gray service passport for foreign missions, and finally the green passport approved for presidents of the republic and people with high positions, and returning to the stages, they are as follows:

1. Initially the naturalization decision must be obtained with certainty to complete all procedures smoothly.
2. After that, you must go to issue the Turkish kimlik that proves passing the naturalization stages.
3. Now you have to apply for the official Turkish ID to have a Turkish national number from which to start extracting all documents as a citizen of the Republic of Turkey, such as a passport and opening a bank account.
4. In the first step, you must enter the official website of the souls in Turkey to book an appointment to obtain the passport, and you can call the number 199 for the same purpose.
5. It is necessary to pay the passport fee through one of the Turkish post offices PTT, and in this step you must make sure to obtain a receipt for the amount paid.
6. When the passport is due, you must go to the Population Department and submit all the required papers.
7. In this step, you must track the status of the passport on the website of the Directorate of Population Affairs, and you can also monitor the progress of the passport issuance via the Devlet application.

How long does it take to issue a Turkish passport?

Unlike most other passports, the Turkish passport does not take long to get out, but the issuance period is limited to only 2-7 days!, starting from the date of submitting the application at the post office.

We note that the passport is delivered at the predetermined place, and in the event that the address cannot be reached, it is delivered at the nearest branch of the Turkish Post within 10 days, and if it is not received within a specified period, it is returned again to the directorate.

Documents required to obtain the passport

When you meet the conditions for obtaining a Turkish passport, there is a set of papers and documents that must be prepared in order to complete the requirements for obtaining this passport, which include:

• Personal ID and a copy thereof.
• 3 recent mini personal photos.
• Payment receipt issued by the Turkish Post Office.
• Residence permit or tourist visa.
• The completed application form.
• Marriage certificate and a copy of the identity of the wife and children under the age of 18.
• Student's certificate (if the applicant is in the study stage).
• Expired passport (if existed).
• Legal consent (for children and people with special needs).

The most important features of the Turkish passport

The great demand for obtaining a Turkish passport carries within it the importance and strength of this passport and the great advantages it gives to its owner, and indeed there are dozens of advantages of the Turkish passport, including:

• The owner of a Turkish passport has all the rights of a Turkish citizen and is treated similarly with him.
• The validity period of the Turkish passport can extend for very long periods with the need to renew it every ten years only.
• The holder can obtain another passport from his home country, where he is entitled to dual nationality and is never forced to renounce his original nationality.
• The eligibility to receive all health and educational services allocated by the Turkish government free of charge to its citizens.
• The speed of obtaining this passport from the Department of Nufus, which does not exceed one week only.
• The conditions for obtaining a Turkish passport are simple and can be met by everyone.
• The owner has the right to participate in national events and vote in the Turkish elections.
• Its owner is able to work in government jobs and benefits from the retirement program for Turkish citizens.

The power of the Turkish passport

The Turkish passport ranked 53rd globally according to the data of the Henley Index for 2022, and the Henley Index is a reliable source that monitors passport classifications in 199 countries around the world, and the database is updated 4 times a year in cooperation with the International Air Transport Association.

The Turkish passport continues to compete with the strongest countries, as it was able to pass Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Albania and many others.

The holder of a Turkish passport can enter 110 different countries without the need for a visa, and a visa can be obtained in 44 countries upon arrival at the airport or crossing the borders and crossings therein, in addition to that it allows obtaining an electronic visa for 6 countries within 48 hours of applying for it.

Turkish passport fees

In fact, the cost of obtaining a passport varies depending on its validity period and some other details, but the total fees have taken an upward path since 2019, due to the large demand for it by Arab and foreign investors, and the Ministry of Treasury and Finance announced this explicitly when it showed annual inflation rates, which were estimated at 9% for 2020 and 36% for 2021 and 2022, as for the current year 2023, the cost is estimated according to the general statement of the fees law as follows:

• The cost of a 6-month Turkish passport is equal to 689.70 Turkish liras.
• The cost of a Turkish passport with a validity of one year is equal to 1008.30 TL.
• As for the Turkish passport, which remains valid for two years, its cost is estimated at 1646.10 TL.
• The cost of a Turkish passport with a validity period of 3 years is equal to 2338 TL.
• For Turkish passports with a validity of 4 years and above, their cost is equal to 3295 TL.

 

In conclusion, these were the most important conditions for obtaining a Turkish passport, its stages and advantages, if you reside in Turkey or seek to stay permanently in it, you must take the initiative to obtain a Turkish passport that enhances your belonging in this country and gives you many advantages that you definitely need, and if you need a guide that accompanies you and explains all the details, Skyline Real Estate is the perfect choice that guarantees you to achieve your goals, all you have to do is contact us and experience is the best proof.