Under Turkish laws, individuals who can prove first-degree Ottoman ancestry may obtain Turkish citizenship. This is done by submitting documents dating back to the Ottoman era to prove identity, or by proving belonging to any Turkish origin by parents or grandparents. The lawsuit is filed by a Turkish lawyer, accompanied by the required papers, and the naturalization decision is returned to the court within a specific period of time. In this article, we will explain details about the method of obtaining Turkish citizenship through Turkish origins, according to the order of the following table of contents:
Ottoman Archive:
It is a collection of historical documents dating back to the period of the Ottoman Empire, where all types of documents related to that period are preserved. This archive houses a wide range of documents that include historical information relating to 39 different countries. This archive can be searched either directly on the screen or by submitting a request for the required document and specifying its specific year. After finding the required document, a copy of it is submitted after paying the related fees.
How to obtain a document proving Ottoman origins:
An individual wishing to obtain Turkish citizenship through Ottoman origins can obtain a document proving Ottoman origins by using any old document proving Ottoman origin, such as a birth certificate, family tree, or military certificate. The authenticity of these documents is verified by reviewing the Ottoman archives, where their date and authenticity can be confirmed.
How do I search for my origins:
To search for my originals in the Ottoman archives, the following steps can be followed:
Visit one of the archive centers in Türkiye and present your personal ID and passport.
Submit a request for permission to search the archive.
After approval, copies of the required documents will be provided after paying the required fees.
In addition to the personal visit to the archive, it is now possible to search the Ottoman archive online, where researchers are provided with an electronic link that allows searching by word or image of the original, with the ability to download documents in PDF format. However, researchers are required to have a thorough knowledge of Old Turkish or Ottoman to effectively search the website.
Documents required to apply for
Documents required to apply for citizenship, one of which is sufficient:
birth certificate.
Military certificate.
A family tree that proves a person’s Ottoman origin.
Ottoman family statement.
Ottoman military identity.
Necessary conditions to apply for citizenship:
The necessary conditions to apply for citizenship through proof of assets are as follows:
Authentication of the document proving the assets by the notary and the representative.
The applicant has a valid residence permit of at least two years in Türkiye.
A health report proving that the applicant has no serious diseases.
Submitting a clean criminal record certificate and the absence of previous cases or felonies, and ensuring that the person does not pose any threat to Turkish national security.
The application is submitted with the assistance of a Turkish lawyer, with the required documents submitted, and a DNA analysis may be requested to verify the authenticity of the lineage. The decision regarding citizenship is issued by the court, and the period for obtaining citizenship ranges from 6 months to one year from the date of submitting the application.
Stages of obtaining citizenship through proof of assets:
Includes the following steps:
Collect the required documents after ensuring that all stipulated conditions are met.
The presence of Turkish relatives to testify in court to support the applicant who seeks to obtain Turkish citizenship.
Opening a case in the competent court after submitting the documents required by the lawyer.
After the decision is issued by the court, the procedures are followed up by the lawyer, and citizenship is registered in the central registration office of the state in which the applicant resides.
The holder of the invitation is given a file number to track the naturalization process online.
The file is submitted to the General Civil Status Directorate in Ankara to review and study the application. This procedure takes four to six months until approval is given and a final naturalization decision is issued.
For residents outside Turkey who have proof of origins and have a valid two-year residence permit in Turkey, they can apply to the Turkish embassy or consulate in their country of residence.
It is worth noting that when an individual obtains Turkish citizenship through Turkish origins, citizenship is granted to all children, whether they are under or over the age of 18, and whether they are single or married.
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