Turkish nationality law

Turkish Citizenship Act
Grand National Assembly of Turkey
Long title An act relating to Turkish citizenship
Enacted by	Government of Turkey
Status: Current legislation

Turkish nationality law is based primarily on the principle of jus sanguinis. Children who are born to a Turkish mother or a Turkish father (in or out of marriage) are Turkish citizens from birth. The intention to renounce Turkish citizenship (or acquire citizenship from another state) is submitted in Turkey by a petition to the highest administrative official in the concerned person's place of residence, and when overseas to the Turkish consulate. Documents processed by these authorities are forwarded to the Ministry of Interior (Turkey) for appropriate action.^[1]