The Republic of Turkey attracts foreigners not only with high-quality and varied recreation, but also with the opportunity to purchase liquid real estate. Apartments in Turkish resorts are very profitable from an investment point of view and are a win-win way for owners to save and increase their capital. In addition, purchasing an apartment in an eastern country, subject to certain conditions, allows you to obtain a residence permit and a Turkish passport using a simplified scheme and opens up new prospects for foreign investors.
To obtain a residence permit and citizenship, as well as in some other cases, foreigners need to collect a package of documents, most of which are subject to apostille.
More before purchasing Turkish real estate you should find out what apostille of documents is for Turkey, where and how this procedure takes place. All detailed and relevant information on this topic is collected in our expert article.
What is an apostille
Apostille – This is an international seal, which is a standardized form in which certain details must be filled out. Apostille replaced consular legalization, which significantly simplified the certification of the authenticity of foreign documents.
This method of legalization is used by countries that have adopted the 1961 Hague Convention, including Russia, the Republic of Turkey, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and others, more than 135 countries of the world. Options for affixing an apostille vary in different countries, but they do not go beyond the rules established by the convention. The stamp is placed on originals or copies of documents, and is also issued as a separate application.
Most of the documents required by foreigners in Turkey must be translated into Turkish and legalized. Turkish apostille – This is a square print measuring 9x9 cm.
Apostille of documents in Turkey contains the following information:
- in which country the standardized stamp was affixed;
- who is the signatory;
- information about the institution that issued the paper;
- signature of the responsible person;
- issue date;
- registration number.
Useful information!
Apostille has no validity period, that is, the international stamp is valid for as long as the legalized document is valid.
Why do you need an apostille
Now let’s figure out what documents require an apostille in Turkey. There are two main procedures in which foreigners need an apostille:
- Apostille in Turkey for a residence permit. The ikamet card is issued to citizens from abroad for a period of six months to two years. After 5 years of continuous extension of the Ikamet and residence in the country, a foreigner can apply for citizenship. Purchase of real estate in Turkey – the easiest way to obtain a long-term and legal residence permit.
When registering ikamet for spouses, an apostille is placed on the marriage certificate. If a child receives a residence permit with one of the parents, you will need to provide an apostilled notarized consent of the second parent. - Citizenship of the Republic of Turkey. To apply for a Turkish kimlik, a foreign citizen prepares certain documents, which are translated into Turkish. Some of them are certified by a notary office and legalized. For example, an international stamp is required on documents such as the applicant’s internal passport, civil status act, children’s birth certificate, notarized permission of one of the parents for the child to travel abroad for permanent residence, etc.
In addition to the above procedures, legalization of documents in Turkey is required when registering inheritance rights, business registration, educational diplomas and in other cases.
Some documents do not have an international stamp in the Republic of Turkey. Thus, an apostille is not needed if copies of documents are certified by a notary in Turkey in full compliance with the laws of the state.
In addition, affixing an apostille is prohibited:
- in passports, pension certificates;
- if the text in documents is unclear or unreadable;
- if the paper is certified without legal grounds;
- on business contracts, acts and invoices;
- in work books, military service cards, etc.
Where to put an apostille in Turkey
Is it possible to get an apostille in Turkey? Undoubtedly. It is important to take into account that the same territorial specialized bodies are involved in legalization, linked to the place of residence.
For example:
- The apostille of a police clearance certificate is carried out in the governorate (Valilik) of the province where you are going to live.
- Legalization of documents confirming civil status (marriage, divorce), birth certificates of children, diplomas is assigned to the prefecture (Kaymakam).
- On papers certified by a notary office, an apostille is placed in the judicial authorities of the Turkish Republic.
All official Turkish documents are apostilled only in Turkey.
Apostille procedure
You can deal with the legalization of papers in Turkey yourself or entrust the solution of this task to a specialized organization – translation and document legalization agency.
Starting the apostille procedure for individuals is possible if you have:
- oral or written statement (the form corresponds to the type of official document being submitted);
- passports (not always);
- document for legalization (original and copy required);
- receipt confirming payment for services for the apostille (the amount is determined by the authorized institution).
If an apostille is requested by a legal entity registered abroad, constituent papers are required instead of a passport.
Summary
To summarize, let us clarify that you will need apostille of documents, first of all, when applying for ikamet and Turkish citizenship, as well as in some other cases. Legalized documents after moving will help you quickly adapt to your place of residence and will simplify many processes and procedures.
When planning to purchase apartments in Turkey in order to obtain a residence permit or citizenship by investment, we recommend enlisting the support of specialists from the Point Property real estate agency. We will help you choose a property in the best Turkish resorts that fully meets your goals and wishes.
These materials have been prepared for informational purposes and are not of a commercial nature.
Point Property – is a certified real estate agency that specializes in providing a full range of real estate services for residential and commercial real estate transactions in Turkey. Our company takes care of all the organizational aspects of a real estate transaction: searching for an object, organizing a sightseeing tour, assistance in collecting documents and checking the legal purity of documentation, support during the re-registration of ownership. In addition, we provide our customers with a wide range of after-sales services.
