Published: 20.02.2026
A foreign national may apply for Turkish citizenship after five years of living in the country with a residence permit. The source presents this as a route separate from the investment program.
According to the source, long-term lawful residence in Türkiye can provide a basis for applying for citizenship after five years. For people relocating there, this is a multi-year strategy that requires maintaining a valid residence permit before the citizenship application. It is most relevant to those planning sustained residence rather than a short stay. Applicants considering an ordinary residence route should take it into account, while understanding that five years of residence does not itself mean automatic citizenship.