Complete guide to family inclusion in Turkish citizenship by investment. Learn how your immediate family members can become Turkish citizens through your qualifying investment.
One of the most significant advantages of the Turkish Citizenship by Investment program is the ability to include your immediate family members in your application. This comprehensive guide explains exactly how your spouse and dependent children can obtain Turkish citizenship through your qualifying investment, the eligibility criteria, required documentation, and the step-by-step process.
Yes. The Turkish Citizenship by Investment program allows the main applicant to include their spouse and dependent children under the age of 18 in the citizenship application. This means that with a single qualifying investment, your entire immediate family can obtain Turkish citizenship — no separate investment is required for each family member.
Unlike some other citizenship by investment programs worldwide, Turkey does not charge additional fees per family member. Your single investment covers your spouse and all dependent children under 18 at no extra cost to the government.
Your legally married spouse is eligible for inclusion. A valid marriage certificate (apostilled and translated into Turkish) is required. Common-law or religious-only marriages may not be recognized — the marriage must be legally registered.
All biological children under 18 years of age are eligible. Adopted children (with proper legal documentation) may also be included. Children over 18 must pursue citizenship independently through their own investment or naturalization.
If your child turns 18 during the citizenship application process, they may face rejection or be excluded from the family application. This is one of the most common pitfalls we help clients avoid through careful timing and strategic application management.
Read: Child Turning 18 During Turkish Citizenship ApplicationEach family member included in the application must provide specific documentation. All foreign-language documents must be apostilled (or certified by Turkish consulates) and translated into Turkish by a certified translator.
Complete your qualifying investment (real estate, bank deposit, government bonds, fixed capital, or job creation) under your name. The investment is made only by the main applicant — family members do not need to make separate investments.
Apply to the relevant government authority for your Certificate of Conformity confirming that your investment meets the citizenship program requirements. This certificate is issued in your name only.
Collect all required documents for each family member. Ensure all foreign documents are apostilled (or certified by Turkish consulates) and translated into Turkish by sworn translators. This step typically takes 2-4 weeks depending on your country of origin.
Submit the citizenship application to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management. Include all family members in the same application. The main applicant serves as the lead, with spouse and children listed as dependents. Biometric data (fingerprints and photos) will be collected from all adult family members.
The citizenship application undergoes security and background checks by Turkish authorities. Processing typically takes 3-6 months. During this period, all family members are subject to the same security screening. Any issues with one family member could delay the entire application.
Once approved, the Presidential decree granting citizenship will list all family members. Each family member will receive their own Turkish ID card and have the right to a Turkish passport. Citizenship is granted simultaneously to all approved family members.
Generally, no. Once your citizenship application is approved, you cannot simply "add" family members to your existing approval. Your spouse would need to pursue their own path to Turkish citizenship — either through marriage (after 3 years of marriage) or through their own qualifying investment. This is why it is critical to include all eligible family members in the initial application.
Children from previous marriages can be included if you have legal custody rights and the other parent provides a notarized consent letter. If the other parent is deceased, a death certificate must be provided. These documents must be apostilled and translated into Turkish.
If a child is born during the application process, you should notify Turkish authorities immediately. The newborn can typically be added to the pending application. However, this may extend processing times. Our legal team handles these situations regularly and can ensure a smooth process.
No. Parents, siblings, and extended family members are NOT eligible for inclusion in the family application. Only your spouse and dependent children under 18 qualify. Parents and siblings must pursue Turkish citizenship independently through their own investment or naturalization.
Document preparation & apostille
Translation & notarization
Application processing
Total from start to approval
Each family member receives their own Turkish passport valid for 10 years
Children gain access to Turkish public schools, universities, and scholarships
Full access to Turkey's public healthcare system (SGK) for the entire family
Our experienced immigration lawyers ensure your entire family's application is handled smoothly — from document preparation to final approval. Don't risk rejection due to improper documentation or timing issues.
