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How can I prove that the business I invest in has created enough jobs to support my citizenship application?

My friend has a company in Ankara. I would like to invest $300,000 in this business so my family and I can get citizenship in Turkey. However, I learned that my investment needs to create 50 jobs. How can I prove job creation? Do the jobs have to be created first before I am eligible to apply for citizenship?


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  • ADMD Mavioglu & Alkan Law Office
    October 01, 2020

    The main requirement is to create 50 new employment at a commercial entity. In practice, the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services that will issue the conformity certificate requires the proof of such investment (new formation or capital investment to an existing commercial entity) and proof of new employment (minimum six months of continuous employee payroll records following the investment). The application process may take four to six months. Therefore, the minimum investment could be roughly estimated to be $300,000, based on approximately $500 per employee per month for 50 employees for a year, or more for the purposes.

  • December 09, 2020

    Your understanding is correct. In order for you to acquire Turkish citizenship, you need to create employment for 50 people. This needs to be created before you become eligible for Turkish citizenship. Proof is provided through the Social Security Institution's official records which would show the company you invested in created 50 employees after your application.