Turkish-Origin Certificate — let's turn your ancestry into an official document

It is the document that officially documents your ancestral tie; it is the basis for the rights within the framework of Law No. 2527.

• What it provesIt establishes that you are of Turkish origin through official records, not a mere statement.
• What it opensFor this framework to apply on the work, professional-practice and residence side, the ancestral tie is expected to be documented.

This is where this framework's real value lies: Turkish-origin foreign nationals within the scope of Law No. 2527 are given the ability to work without a separate work permit requirement.

• What it means in practiceThe application-and-renewal cycle that runs through an employer under the standard work permit process does not apply the same way here — that's why the real issue is obtaining the certificate.
• Are there limitsScope and how specific professions or activities are assessed varies by person and file; we clarify the details together during the initial consultation.

Scope is not a general list — which Turkish-origin communities fall within scope is determined by official decision.

• Known communitiesAhıska, Western Thrace, Iraqi and Syrian Turkmens, and Balkan and Central Asian Turkic communities are the groups most often discussed.
• Case by caseWhether your own situation falls within scope depends on your ancestry background; we assess it together during the initial consultation.

The order is clear: scope assessment → file setup → application → follow-up. Most of the time is spent on the first two steps.

• Why the file is criticalAncestral tie is established through records that support one another; scattered documents are the most common cause of delay.
• We handle follow-upAfter the application, we respond to any requests for missing documents from the authority; we keep you informed at every step.

The core categories are ancestry records, identity and residence status; the exact list varies by situation.

• Core categoriesRecords showing the ancestral tie, identity and passport documents, and your residence status in Türkiye.
• Full list during the consultationHow each document is proven varies by person and community; we work out the list together based on your file.

Not directly; but the typical path is: certificate first, then a residence permit, the 5-year period generally discussed on the standard route of lawful residence, and then a separate citizenship application.

• OrderAfter the certificate is obtained, the residence permit side is set up; the standard route discusses 5 years of uninterrupted lawful residence, and citizenship is assessed as a separate application.
• Where to look nextIf your goal is citizenship, see our citizenship page; we discuss together where you stand during the initial consultation.

The application is made on your behalf by us, under a power of attorney; what determines the timeline is how complete the file is.

• PreparationScope assessment and document gathering take roughly 2–4 weeks; most time is lost here.
• AssessmentThe authority's assessment varies by file and by how busy the period is; a request for missing documents extends the timeline.

There are two separate items: the official government charges paid to the state, and the consultancy fee. No one can guarantee a result.

• The official sideCharges are updated every year and paid to the state; they are not included in the consultancy fee.
• An honest frameworkThe decision is made by the state authority; there is no guarantee of a result. Our job is to build the file correctly and follow the process completely.