{"id":1220,"date":"2025-10-15T20:02:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T17:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/?p=1220"},"modified":"2026-10-31T07:54:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T04:54:40","slug":"18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Those Who Acquire Turkish Citizenship Before the Age of 18 Perform Military Service? 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Ba\u015fl\u0131klar<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#18_Yasindan_Once_Turk_Vatandasligi_Kazananlar_Askerlik_Yapmak_Zorunda_mi\" >Are Those Who Acquire Turkish Citizenship Before the Age of 18 Obligated to Perform Military Service?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#Turkiyede_Askerlik_Cagi_Kac_Yasinda_Baslar\" >At What Age Does Military Service Age Begin in Turkey?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#Cocuk_Yasta_Turk_Vatandasligi_Nasil_Kazanilir\" >How is Turkish Citizenship Acquired at a Minor Age?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#1_Anne_veya_Babanin_Turk_Vatandasligi_Kazanmasi\" >1. Acquisition of Turkish Citizenship by Mother or Father<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#2_Evlat_Edinilme_Yoluyla_Vatandaslik\" >2. Citizenship Through Adoption<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#3_Soybagi_Yoluyla_Vatandaslik\" >3. Citizenship Through Descent (Bloodline)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#7179_Sayili_Askeralma_Kanununun_43_Maddesi_Ne_Duzenliyor\" >What Does Article 43 of the Conscription Law No. 7179 Regulate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#18_Yasindan_Once_Vatandaslik_Kazananlar_22_Yas_Muafiyetinden_Yararlanabilir_mi\" >Can Those Who Acquire Citizenship Before the Age of 18 Benefit from the Age 22 Exemption?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#Vatandaslik_Kazanilan_Yasa_Gore_Askerlik_Durumu\" >Military Service Status According to the Age at Which Citizenship Was Acquired<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#18_Yasindan_Kucukken_Vatandas_Olanlarin_Askerligi_Tecil_Edilebilir_mi\" >Can Military Service Be Postponed for Those Who Became Citizens Before the Age of 18?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#Ogrencilik_Nedeniyle_Askerlik_Ertelemesi\" >Military Service Deferral Due to Studies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#Sonradan_Vatandas_Olanlara_Taninan_Iki_Yillik_Erteleme\" >Two-Year Postponement Granted to Subsequent Citizens<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#Cifte_Vatandas_Olanlar_Turkiyede_Askerlik_Yapmak_Zorunda_mi\" >Do Dual Citizens Have to Perform Military Service in Turkey?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#Yabanci_Ulkede_Askerlik_Yapanlarin_Turkiyedeki_Askerlik_Durumu\" >Military Service Status in Turkey for Those Who Performed Military Service in a Foreign Country<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#18_Yasindan_Once_Turk_Vatandasi_Olanlar_Dovizle_Askerlik_Yapabilir_mi\" >Can Those Who Became Turkish Citizens Before the Age of 18 Perform Military Service in Exchange for Foreign Currency?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#Cocuk_Yasta_Turk_Vatandasi_Olanlar_Bedelli_Askerlikten_Yararlanabilir_mi\" >Can Those Who Became Turkish Citizens at a Young Age Benefit from Paid Military Service (Bedelli Askerlik)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#18_Yasindan_Kucukken_Vatandas_Olanlarin_Askerlik_Islemleri_Nasil_Sorgulanir\" >How to Inquire About Military Service Procedures for Those Who Acquired Citizenship Under the Age of 18?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#Askerlik_Subesine_Basvuruda_Hangi_Belgeler_Gerekebilir\" >Which Documents May Be Required for Application to the Military Recruitment Office?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#Askerlik_Muafiyeti_veya_Erteleme_Talebi_Reddedilirse_Ne_Yapilabilir\" >What Can Be Done if a Military Service Exemption or Postponement Request is Rejected?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#18_Yasindan_Once_Turk_Vatandasligi_Kazananlar_Hakkinda_Sikca_Sorulan_Sorular\" >Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Those Who Acquired Turkish Citizenship Before the Age of 18<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#1_15_yasinda_Turk_vatandasi_oldum_Turkiyede_askerlik_yapacak_miyim\" >1. I became a Turkish citizen at the age of 15. Will I perform military service in Turkey?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#2_17_yasinda_Turk_vatandasligi_kazandim_22_yasinda_askerlikten_muaf_olur_muyum\" >2. I acquired Turkish citizenship at the age of 17. Am I exempt from military service at the age of 22?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#3_Babam_yatirim_yoluyla_Turk_vatandasi_oldu_Ben_de_cocukken_vatandaslik_aldim_Askerlik_yapacak_miyim\" >3. My father became a Turkish citizen through investment. I also acquired citizenship as a child. Will I perform military service?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#4_Cifte_vatandasim_Turkiyeye_geldigimde_askere_alinir_miyim\" >4. I hold dual citizenship. Will I be drafted into the military when I come to T\u00fcrkiye?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#5_18_yasindan_once_vatandas_oldum_Universite_nedeniyle_askerligimi_erteletebilir_miyim\" >5. I became a citizen before the age of 18. Can I postpone my military service for university studies?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#6_Yabanci_ulkede_askerlik_yaptim_Turkiyede_tekrar_askerlik_yapmak_zorunda_miyim\" >6. I performed military service in a foreign country. Do I have to perform military service again in T\u00fcrkiye?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#7_18_yasindan_kucukken_Turk_vatandasligi_kazananlar_dovizle_askerlik_yapabilir_mi\" >7. Can those who acquired Turkish citizenship while under the age of 18 benefit from paid military service in foreign currency?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#8_Kucuk_yasta_Turk_vatandasi_oldum_ancak_simdi_yoklama_kacagi_mesaji_geldi_Ne_yapmaliyim\" >8. I became a Turkish citizen at a young age, but now I received a notice for being a draft evader (yoklama ka\u00e7a\u011f\u0131). What should I do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#9_18_yasini_doldurunca_hemen_askere_gitmek_zorunda_miyim\" >9. Do I have to go to military service immediately upon turning 18?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#10_Turk_vatandasligi_dogumla_kazanilmissa_askerlik_muafiyeti_farkli_mi_degerlendirilir\" >10. Is military exemption evaluated differently if Turkish citizenship was acquired by birth?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#Sonuc_18_Yasindan_Kucukken_Turk_Vatandasligi_Kazananlarin_Askerlik_Durumu\" >Conclusion: Military Service Status of Those Who Acquired Turkish Citizenship While Under the Age of 18<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/18-yasindan-kucukken-turk-vatandasligini-kazananlarin-askerlik-yukumlulugu-ve-muafiyet-durumu\/#Hukuki_Degerlendirme_ve_Yazar_Bilgisi\" >Legal Assessment and Author Information<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>Do individuals who acquired Turkish citizenship while under the age of 18 perform military service?<\/strong> One of the most frequently wondered topics by families who later acquire Turkish citizenship in T\u00fcrkiye is whether their children will face military service obligations in the coming years. In particular, whether male children who became Turkish citizens at a young age due to their mother's or father's acquisition of citizenship will be exempt from military service is an important legal question.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Short answer:<\/strong> As a rule, males who acquire Turkish citizenship before the age of 18 are subject to military service obligations like other Turkish citizens. Acquiring citizenship at a young age does not, by itself, provide an exemption from military service. However, it may be possible to benefit from postponements or alternative military service options within the scope of education, foreign residency, dual citizenship, health status, and other legal conditions.<\/p>\n<p>In determining military service obligations, the Conscription Law No. 7179, the Conscription Regulation, and the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901 must be evaluated together. The date of acquisition of citizenship, the manner of acquisition, and the individual's educational status may affect the legal outcome.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, <strong>Military service status of individuals who acquired Turkish citizenship before the age of 18<\/strong>, the age 22 exemption, military service age, dual citizenship, military service performed in a foreign country, postponement, and paid military service options are explained within the framework of the 2026 legislation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Yasindan_Once_Turk_Vatandasligi_Kazananlar_Askerlik_Yapmak_Zorunda_mi\"><\/span>Are Those Who Acquire Turkish Citizenship Before the Age of 18 Obligated to Perform Military Service?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pursuant to Articles 2 and 4 of the Conscription Law No. 7179, male citizens of the Republic of Turkey are, as a rule, subject to military service obligation. The fact that Turkish citizenship was acquired by birth or subsequently does not, in and of itself, eliminate the military service obligation.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, male children who acquired Turkish citizenship at the age of 10, 15, or 17 are evaluated within the framework of general military service provisions when they reach military service age.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a male child who acquired Turkish citizenship with his family at the age of 13 and continues to reside in Turkey shall not be exempt from military service solely on the grounds that he was naturalized at a young age.<\/p>\n<p>However, being subject to a military service obligation does not mean that the individual will be immediately conscripted into actual military service. Student deferments, decisions based on health conditions, paid military service, or, upon meeting the requisite conditions, foreign currency-based military service options are evaluated separately.<\/p>\n<p>For more comprehensive information regarding the general military service status of those who acquired citizenship subsequently, <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/askerlik-yukumlulugu\/\" title=\"Military service obligation of those who later acquire Turkish citizenship\">military service obligation of those who later became Turkish citizens<\/a> you may review our legal guide titled.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turkiyede_Askerlik_Cagi_Kac_Yasinda_Baslar\"><\/span>At What Age Does Military Service Age Begin in Turkey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Turkish law, the age of majority and the beginning of military service age are not the same. While the age of majority under the Turkish Civil Code begins, as a rule, upon the completion of 18 years of age, military service age is subject to a different statutory regulation.<\/p>\n<p>According to Article 3 of the Conscription Law No. 7179, military service age is, according to population registry records, the person's <strong>on January 1st of the year they turn 20 years of age<\/strong> begins and ends on January 1st of the year they turn 41 years of age.<\/p>\n<p>For example, pursuant to the general rule, the military service age for a male citizen born in 2006 begins on January 1, 2026. However, the commencement of the military service age is not the same as the date of actual induction into active military service.<\/p>\n<p>An individual's military service status is determined by evaluating the draft registration, medical examination, educational status, right to deferment, and classification procedures.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding the commencement of military service age and draft registration procedures <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msb.gov.tr\/Askeralma\/icerik\/askerlik-basvurusu-nasil-yapilir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">from the Ministry of National Defense military service application guide<\/a> information can be obtained.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cocuk_Yasta_Turk_Vatandasligi_Nasil_Kazanilir\"><\/span>How is Turkish Citizenship Acquired at a Minor Age?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Acquisition of Turkish citizenship prior to the age of 18 may occur through various legal avenues. This distinction is also significant in the assessment of military service obligations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Anne_veya_Babanin_Turk_Vatandasligi_Kazanmasi\"><\/span>1. Acquisition of Turkish Citizenship by Mother or Father<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the event that a foreign mother or father subsequently acquires Turkish citizenship, it may be possible for the minor child to also acquire Turkish citizenship within the scope of the conditions stipulated by law.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, the 12-year-old child of a foreign national who acquires Turkish citizenship through investment may also be included within the scope of the relevant citizenship decision.<\/p>\n<p>However, the acquisition of citizenship by a mother or father does not in every case mean that the child will automatically acquire Turkish citizenship. The citizenship status of the child must be examined separately.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Evlat_Edinilme_Yoluyla_Vatandaslik\"><\/span>2. Citizenship Through Adoption<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>According to Article 17 of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901, a minor foreign national adopted by a Turkish citizen may acquire Turkish citizenship under the conditions specified in the law.<\/p>\n<p>For males who acquire Turkish citizenship at a young age in this manner, military service obligations may also arise in the following years.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Soybagi_Yoluyla_Vatandaslik\"><\/span>3. Citizenship Through Descent (Bloodline)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The citizenship status of children born to a Turkish citizen mother or father may differ from foreigners who acquire citizenship later in life.<\/p>\n<p>Pursuant to Articles 6 and 7 of Law No. 5901, Turkish citizenship acquired by birth takes effect from the moment of birth, provided that the conditions are met.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the situation of a person born to a Turkish citizen mother or father but registered late in the civil registry should not be evaluated in the same manner as a person who lost their foreign status during childhood and subsequently acquired Turkish citizenship.<\/p>\n<p>For detailed information on the methods of acquiring citizenship <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/hizmet\/vatandaslik-hukuku\/\" title=\"Turkish citizenship application and citizenship law\">Turkish citizenship application and citizenship law<\/a> you can review our page.<\/p>\n<p>For official announcements <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvi.gov.tr\/turk-vatandasliginin-kazanilmasi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Directorate General of Population and Citizenship Affairs Guide on the Acquisition of Turkish Citizenship<\/a> may serve as a basis.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7179_Sayili_Askeralma_Kanununun_43_Maddesi_Ne_Duzenliyor\"><\/span>What Does Article 43 of the Conscription Law No. 7179 Regulate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The fundamental regulation regarding the military service status of those who subsequently acquire Turkish citizenship is Article 43 of the Conscription Law No. 7179.<\/p>\n<p>According to this article, the military service procedures of individuals who acquire Turkish citizenship later in life are carried out by taking into account their age and educational status as of the date they acquired citizenship.<\/p>\n<p>Within the scope of the Law, three issues are particularly important:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The date on which Turkish citizenship was acquired,<\/li>\n<li>The age of the person in the year citizenship was acquired,<\/li>\n<li>Whether military service was performed in the country of origin prior to acquiring citizenship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, the third paragraph of Article 43 stipulates that those who subsequently acquire Turkish citizenship through descent ( lineage) cannot benefit from the provisions of this article.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, merely looking at the date of registration of citizenship in the civil registry may not be sufficient. The legal ground for the acquisition of citizenship must also be examined.<\/p>\n<p>To the relevant regulation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msb.gov.tr\/Content\/Upload\/Docs\/asal\/7179_19072022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">from the text of the Conscription Law No. 7179<\/a>, and to current administrative clarifications <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msb.gov.tr\/Askeralma\/icerik\/vatandaslik-islemleri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">from the MSB citizenship procedures page<\/a> accessible.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Yasindan_Once_Vatandaslik_Kazananlar_22_Yas_Muafiyetinden_Yararlanabilir_mi\"><\/span>Can Those Who Acquire Citizenship Before the Age of 18 Benefit from the Age 22 Exemption?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>No. An individual who acquires Turkish citizenship before the age of 18 cannot benefit from the age-based exemption under Article 43 of Law No. 7179 solely due to subsequently reaching the age of 22.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pursuant to the statutory regulation, individuals who are 22 years of age or older in the year they are granted Turkish citizenship are deemed to have completed their military service within the scope of the relevant legal provision.<\/p>\n<p>The age taken as the basis here is not the person's age on the date of application to the military service branch, but rather their age in the year they acquired Turkish citizenship.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, a male who acquired Turkish citizenship at the age of 16 and is currently 24 years old cannot rely on this exemption provision simply because he has now exceeded the age of 22.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, the military service status of an individual who acquired Turkish citizenship at the age of 23 may be evaluated within the scope of the age-based regulation under Article 43. Special exceptions of the Law, such as acquisition based on descent, must also be taken into consideration.<\/p>\n<p>of the Ministry of National Defense <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msb.gov.tr\/Askeralma\/SSS\/2a08f056-2597-4652-9ae6-2d467ff0f75f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in its frequently asked questions regarding those who later acquire citizenship<\/a> the implications of acquiring citizenship at or above the age of 22 regarding military service are explained with examples.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vatandaslik_Kazanilan_Yasa_Gore_Askerlik_Durumu\"><\/span>Military Service Status According to the Age at Which Citizenship Was Acquired<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below illustrates the fundamental distinction regarding the military service obligation of males who subsequently acquire Turkish citizenship.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Age at Which Citizenship is Acquired<\/th>\n<th>General Military Service Status<\/th>\n<th>Exemption at Age 22<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Ages 0-17<\/td>\n<td>When reaching military age, general provisions shall apply.<\/td>\n<td>Not applicable.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>18-19 years of age<\/td>\n<td>Evaluated based on military age and postponement conditions.<\/td>\n<td>Not applicable.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>20-21 years of age<\/td>\n<td>Military service obligation and, upon request, special postponement provisions may apply.<\/td>\n<td>Not applicable.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>22 years of age and above<\/td>\n<td>The provision regarding being deemed to have performed military service may apply under the conditions set forth in Article 43 of the Law.<\/td>\n<td>Applicable under statutory conditions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Acquisition based on descent<\/td>\n<td>It is evaluated in accordance with the legal nature of citizenship and general legislation.<\/td>\n<td>The special exception under Article 43 shall be taken into consideration.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Note:<\/em> The table is for general explanatory purposes. Previously performed military service, the manner in which citizenship was acquired, education status, and other special provisions may alter the outcome.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Yasindan_Kucukken_Vatandas_Olanlarin_Askerligi_Tecil_Edilebilir_mi\"><\/span>Can Military Service Be Postponed for Those Who Became Citizens Before the Age of 18?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Military service for males who acquired Turkish citizenship while under the age of 18 may be deferred provided they meet the conditions set forth in the law. Military service deferral and exemption are distinct legal concepts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exemption<\/strong>, refers to the non-performance of military service due to a statutory reason. <strong>Deferral<\/strong> , on the other hand, is the postponement of military service procedures to a later date for a specified period.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ogrencilik_Nedeniyle_Askerlik_Ertelemesi\"><\/span>Military Service Deferral Due to Studies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Deferral of military service due to studies is possible within the scope of Article 20 of the Conscription Law No. 7179.<\/p>\n<p>According to the statements of the Ministry of National Defense, as long as studies continue, the primary age limits under the relevant conditions are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For high school or equivalent school students, the end of the year in which they turn 22,<\/li>\n<li>For faculty and vocational school students, the end of the year in which they complete the age of 28,<\/li>\n<li>For language learning and master's degree students, the end of the year in which they complete the age of 32,<\/li>\n<li>For doctoral students and those in certain specialization training specified in the legislation, the end of the year in which they complete the age of 35.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These limits do not grant an automatic right to postponement for every student. Education level, enrollment date, graduation, prior education, and draft evasion status are evaluated separately.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding Student Postponement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msb.gov.tr\/Askeralma\/icerik\/ogrenci-erteleme-islemleri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Explanation of student postponement procedures by the Ministry of National Defense<\/a> may be examined.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sonradan_Vatandas_Olanlara_Taninan_Iki_Yillik_Erteleme\"><\/span>Two-Year Postponement Granted to Subsequent Citizens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Article 43 of Law No. 7179 contains a special provision regarding the postponement of military service for individuals who subsequently acquired citizenship, upon their request, for a period of two years from the date of acquisition of citizenship.<\/p>\n<p>However, it should not be assumed that a new two-year postponement period will automatically commence when an individual who acquired citizenship at a minor age reaches the military age.<\/p>\n<p>For example, for a person who acquired citizenship at the age of 12, there is a significant time difference between the two-year period tied to the citizenship date and the military age starting at 20.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the military service postponement of males who acquired citizenship at a young age is in most cases evaluated within the framework of student status or other general postponement grounds.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cifte_Vatandas_Olanlar_Turkiyede_Askerlik_Yapmak_Zorunda_mi\"><\/span>Do Dual Citizens Have to Perform Military Service in Turkey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Having both Turkish citizenship and the citizenship of another country does not, by itself, terminate military service obligations in Turkey.<\/p>\n<p>For males with dual citizenship, or multiple citizenship status in legal terms, military service obligations are determined by taking into consideration the date of acquiring citizenship, foreign residency, any military service already performed, and applicable international agreements.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a male who acquires Turkish citizenship at the age of 15 while retaining the citizenship of another country is not exempt from military service merely because he holds a second passport.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, provided that he resides abroad and fulfills other conditions, it may be possible for him to benefit from deferred military service abroad or paid military service (d\u00f6vizle askerlik).<\/p>\n<p>Bilateral agreements concluded between Turkey and the respective foreign state may also carry additional significance in military service practices concerning multiple citizenship.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yabanci_Ulkede_Askerlik_Yapanlarin_Turkiyedeki_Askerlik_Durumu\"><\/span>Military Service Status in Turkey for Those Who Performed Military Service in a Foreign Country<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pursuant to Article 43 of the Recruitment Law No. 7179, individuals who document that they performed their military service in the country they came from prior to acquiring Turkish citizenship, or that they are deemed to have fulfilled this service pursuant to relevant legislation, may be considered to have performed their military service within the scope of statutory conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Two matters are particularly important in the application of this provision:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The military service or the status of being deemed to have performed it must have taken place prior to the acquisition of citizenship,<\/li>\n<li>This situation must be proven with valid documents obtained from the competent authorities of the relevant foreign country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, for individuals who acquired Turkish citizenship while under the age of 18, having previously performed military service in a foreign country is a situation that may be encountered more rarely in practice.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, the recognition in Turkey of military service performed in another country after the acquisition of Turkish citizenship should not be considered automatically accepted; it must be examined within the framework of relevant bilateral agreements and current special regulations, if any.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, dual citizens must separately evaluate the discharge, exemption, or military service completion documents obtained from a foreign country with respect to their military service obligation in Turkey.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Yasindan_Once_Turk_Vatandasi_Olanlar_Dovizle_Askerlik_Yapabilir_mi\"><\/span>Can Those Who Became Turkish Citizens Before the Age of 18 Perform Military Service in Exchange for Foreign Currency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Yes, provided that the necessary legal conditions are met, individuals who acquired Turkish citizenship while under the age of 18 may also benefit from military service paid in foreign currency in subsequent years.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Military service paid in foreign currency is a special form of military service regulated for obligated parties who reside abroad and meet the conditions set forth in Article 39 of the Conscription Law No. 7179.<\/p>\n<p>Among the primary conditions are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fulfillment of the conditions regarding working or residing abroad as specified in the law,<\/li>\n<li>Completion of the period of at least three years (1095 days) according to the relevant status,<\/li>\n<li>Completion of the Ministry of National Defense's distance education program,<\/li>\n<li>Applying to the competent Turkish foreign representation with the required documents,<\/li>\n<li>Payment of the foreign currency amount valid on the application date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>are available.<\/p>\n<p>The conditions regarding the duration of work or residence may vary for individuals residing abroad with a work permit and those who hold multiple citizenship rights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> Under the current practice of military service paid in foreign currency, there is no obligation to come to Turkey and undergo physical basic military training. Instead, the distance education program of the Ministry of National Defense must be completed and other application procedures must be fulfilled.<\/p>\n<p>Military service paid in foreign currency and paid military service (bedelli askerlik) are not the same practice. In paid military service, one month of basic military training is required within the scope of legal conditions.<\/p>\n<p>For detailed explanations, <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/dovizle-askerlik-islemi-sartlar-basvuru-sureci-ve-hukuki-rehber-2026\/\" title=\"2026 conditions and procedures for military service paid in foreign currency\">2026 application requirements for military service in foreign currency<\/a> our titled article and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msb.gov.tr\/Askeralma\/icerik\/dovizle-askerlik-islemleri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Ministry of National Defense's guide on military service procedures in foreign currency<\/a> you may review.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cocuk_Yasta_Turk_Vatandasi_Olanlar_Bedelli_Askerlikten_Yararlanabilir_mi\"><\/span>Can Those Who Became Turkish Citizens at a Young Age Benefit from Paid Military Service (Bedelli Askerlik)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Acquiring Turkish citizenship before the age of 18 does not, in itself, constitute an obstacle to applying for paid military service (bedelli askerlik).<\/p>\n<p>Conscripts who meet the conditions set forth in Article 9 of the Recruitment Law No. 7179 may apply to benefit from paid military service.<\/p>\n<p>There are requirements such as application, payment, drawing or classification procedures, and one month of basic military training in paid military service.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, a male who became a Turkish citizen at the age of 16 may evaluate the paid military service option upon reaching military age, provided he meets the relevant conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Since the fee for paid military service changes periodically, the amount valid on the application date must be checked.<\/p>\n<p>For current conditions, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msb.gov.tr\/Askeralma\/icerik\/bedelli-askerlik\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MSB paid military service information page<\/a> may be examined.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Yasindan_Kucukken_Vatandas_Olanlarin_Askerlik_Islemleri_Nasil_Sorgulanir\"><\/span>How to Inquire About Military Service Procedures for Those Who Acquired Citizenship Under the Age of 18?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is important for individuals who acquired Turkish citizenship at a young age to check their existing records as they approach military age.<\/p>\n<p>To learn military service status, the relevant services of the Ministry of National Defense can be utilized via the e-Government Gateway (e-Devlet Kap\u0131s\u0131).<\/p>\n<p>However, a military service status certificate may not be obtainable via e-Government for every military status. In the event of missing records or a dispute regarding the date of acquisition of citizenship, it may be necessary to apply to the military recruitment office (askerlik \u015fubesi).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Askerlik_Subesine_Basvuruda_Hangi_Belgeler_Gerekebilir\"><\/span>Which Documents May Be Required for Application to the Military Recruitment Office?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Depending on the specific circumstances of the case, the following documents may be important:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Republic of Turkey identity card,<\/li>\n<li>Decision or document regarding the acquisition of citizenship,<\/li>\n<li>Certified population registration copy with family and historical records (vukuatl\u0131 n\u00fcfus kay\u0131t \u00f6rne\u011fi),<\/li>\n<li>Foreign citizenship document or passport, if any,<\/li>\n<li>Student or graduation certificates,<\/li>\n<li>Documents showing residence and employment status abroad,<\/li>\n<li>Official documents regarding military service performed in a foreign country, if any.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regarding documents obtained from foreign countries, depending on the nature of the document, an apostille, consular legalization, or a duly certified Turkish translation may be required.<\/p>\n<p>Since document requirements are not identical in every case, the current demands of the competent authority to which the application will be made must be taken as the basis.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Askerlik_Muafiyeti_veya_Erteleme_Talebi_Reddedilirse_Ne_Yapilabilir\"><\/span>What Can Be Done if a Military Service Exemption or Postponement Request is Rejected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the event of a dispute regarding the military service obligation of a person who acquired Turkish citizenship at an early age, the legal grounds relied upon by the administration must first be determined.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, miscalculation of the date of acquisition of citizenship, confusion between acquisition through descent and subsequent naturalization, or failure to evaluate foreign documents may lead to an administrative dispute.<\/p>\n<p>In such cases, it is important to apply to the relevant military recruitment office with documents and, if an adverse decision is rendered, to obtain such decision in writing.<\/p>\n<p>With respect to definitive and executory administrative acts alleged to be unlawful, an administrative application or an annulment action in the administrative judiciary may be brought, depending on the type of act and statutory conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Although general limitation periods for filing a lawsuit are regulated under the Administrative Litigation Procedure Law No. 2577, the applicable limitation period and application procedure in the specific case must be examined separately.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding administrative acts within the scope of citizenship and immigration law, <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/hizmet\/yabancilar-hukuku\/\" title=\"Immigration law and administrative applications\">immigration law<\/a> information can be obtained from our page.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Yasindan_Once_Turk_Vatandasligi_Kazananlar_Hakkinda_Sikca_Sorulan_Sorular\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Those Who Acquired Turkish Citizenship Before the Age of 18<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_15_yasinda_Turk_vatandasi_oldum_Turkiyede_askerlik_yapacak_miyim\"><\/span>1. I became a Turkish citizen at the age of 15. Will I perform military service in Turkey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a rule, a male who acquires Turkish citizenship at the age of 15 becomes subject to military service obligation upon reaching military age. Acquiring citizenship at an early age does not, in itself, provide an exemption from military service. However, postponement or exemption grounds may arise due to student status, health, or other statutory reasons.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_17_yasinda_Turk_vatandasligi_kazandim_22_yasinda_askerlikten_muaf_olur_muyum\"><\/span>2. I acquired Turkish citizenship at the age of 17. Am I exempt from military service at the age of 22?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Under the provision tied to the age of 22 in Article 43 of Law No. 7179, the age in the year when citizenship was subsequently acquired serves as the basis. Therefore, having acquired citizenship at the age of 17 does not automatically grant the exemption in question when reaching the age of 22 later on.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Babam_yatirim_yoluyla_Turk_vatandasi_oldu_Ben_de_cocukken_vatandaslik_aldim_Askerlik_yapacak_miyim\"><\/span>3. My father became a Turkish citizen through investment. I also acquired citizenship as a child. Will I perform military service?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a rule, males who acquire Turkish citizenship as minors through their mother or father are subject to military service obligations upon reaching military age. However, the scope of the citizenship decision and the individual's military status must be examined separately.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Cifte_vatandasim_Turkiyeye_geldigimde_askere_alinir_miyim\"><\/span>4. I hold dual citizenship. Will I be drafted into the military when I come to T\u00fcrkiye?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dual citizenship alone does not exempt an individual from military service. However, the person's current military status, overseas postponement, conditions for paid military service in foreign currency (d\u00f6vizle askerlik), or relevant bilateral agreement provisions must be taken into account. It is advisable to check military records before traveling to T\u00fcrkiye.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_18_yasindan_once_vatandas_oldum_Universite_nedeniyle_askerligimi_erteletebilir_miyim\"><\/span>5. I became a citizen before the age of 18. Can I postpone my military service for university studies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Individuals who meet the legal requirements may benefit from military service postponement due to student status. Education level, maximum age limits, enrollment, and graduation status must comply with the relevant legislation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Yabanci_ulkede_askerlik_yaptim_Turkiyede_tekrar_askerlik_yapmak_zorunda_miyim\"><\/span>6. I performed military service in a foreign country. Do I have to perform military service again in T\u00fcrkiye?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whether military service performed in a foreign country will be recognized in T\u00fcrkiye depends on the date citizenship was acquired, the period during which the service was performed, and the provisions of applicable laws or international agreements. Having performed military service abroad does not automatically grant an exemption in all cases.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_18_yasindan_kucukken_Turk_vatandasligi_kazananlar_dovizle_askerlik_yapabilir_mi\"><\/span>7. Can those who acquired Turkish citizenship while under the age of 18 benefit from paid military service in foreign currency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. It is possible to benefit from paid military service in foreign currency (d\u00f6vizle askerlik) provided that the conditions set forth in Article 39 of Law No. 7179 are met at a later stage. Acquiring citizenship at a young age does not constitute an obstacle in itself.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Kucuk_yasta_Turk_vatandasi_oldum_ancak_simdi_yoklama_kacagi_mesaji_geldi_Ne_yapmaliyim\"><\/span>8. I became a Turkish citizen at a young age, but now I received a notice for being a draft evader (yoklama ka\u00e7a\u011f\u0131). What should I do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First, your current military status should be checked via e-Government (e-Devlet) or the military recruitment office (askerlik \u015fubesi). If there is a valid postponement, exemption, or registration error, an application must be filed with the relevant documents. Disregarding a draft evasion status may lead to administrative sanctions and other legal consequences.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_18_yasini_doldurunca_hemen_askere_gitmek_zorunda_miyim\"><\/span>9. Do I have to go to military service immediately upon turning 18?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Under Turkish law, the general military service age does not begin upon turning 18, but rather on January 1st of the year the individual turns 20 according to population registry records, pursuant to the Civil Registry. The actual commencement of military service is determined based on conscription, postponement, and classification procedures.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Turk_vatandasligi_dogumla_kazanilmissa_askerlik_muafiyeti_farkli_mi_degerlendirilir\"><\/span>10. Is military exemption evaluated differently if Turkish citizenship was acquired by birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Individuals who acquire Turkish citizenship by birth cannot benefit from all special provisions stipulated for those who acquired citizenship later. Therefore, a legal distinction must be made, particularly between citizenship acquired through lineage and citizenship acquired subsequently.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sonuc_18_Yasindan_Kucukken_Turk_Vatandasligi_Kazananlarin_Askerlik_Durumu\"><\/span>Conclusion: Military Service Status of Those Who Acquired Turkish Citizenship While Under the Age of 18<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Individuals who acquired Turkish citizenship while under the age of 18 are, as a rule, subject to military service obligations in Turkey.<\/strong> Acquiring citizenship at a minor age does not provide exemption on its own, nor does reaching the age of 22 subsequently make the age-based exemption under Article 43 of the Conscription Law No. 7179 automatically applicable.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, the method by which a person acquired citizenship, the date of citizenship acquisition, educational status, foreign residency, dual citizenship status, and military service performed abroad, if any, must be examined individually.<\/p>\n<p>It is particularly important for foreign families who acquired Turkish citizenship during childhood to check existing records as their sons approach military service age and to monitor statutory application deadlines in order to prevent potential losses of rights.<\/p>\n<p>For our other legal explanations regarding the subject, <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/category\/yabancilar-hukuku\/\" title=\"Articles on immigration and citizenship law\">foreigners and citizenship law articles<\/a> section.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hukuki_Degerlendirme_ve_Yazar_Bilgisi\"><\/span>Legal Assessment and Author Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Determining military service obligations, exemption requests, evaluation of military service performed abroad, and administrative disputes may require a case-specific legal review. This article has been prepared for general informational purposes and does not substitute for the legal evaluation of a specific case.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> Attorney Bat\u0131n YILMAZ<br \/>\n<strong>Bar Association:<\/strong> Istanbul Bar Association<br \/>\n<strong>Bar Registration No:<\/strong> 77008<br \/>\n<strong>Practice Area:<\/strong> Immigration Law, Turkish Citizenship, and Administrative Law<br \/>\n<strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/\">www.batinyilmaz.av.tr<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>This content has been prepared for informational purposes in compliance with the prohibition of advertising regulated under the Turkish Bar Association Professional Rules and the Attorneys' Law.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>18 ya\u015f\u0131ndan k\u00fc\u00e7\u00fckken T\u00fcrk vatanda\u015fl\u0131\u011f\u0131 kazananlar askerlik yapar m\u0131? T\u00fcrkiye&#8217;de sonradan T\u00fcrk vatanda\u015fl\u0131\u011f\u0131n\u0131 kazanan ailelerin en s\u0131k merak etti\u011fi konulardan biri, \u00e7ocuklar\u0131n\u0131n ilerleyen y\u0131llarda askerlik y\u00fck\u00fcml\u00fcl\u00fc\u011f\u00fcyle kar\u015f\u0131la\u015f\u0131p kar\u015f\u0131la\u015fmayaca\u011f\u0131d\u0131r. \u00d6zellikle anne veya babas\u0131n\u0131n vatanda\u015fl\u0131k kazanmas\u0131na ba\u011fl\u0131 olarak k\u00fc\u00e7\u00fck ya\u015fta T\u00fcrk vatanda\u015f\u0131 olan erkek \u00e7ocuklar\u0131n\u0131n askerlikten muaf tutulup tutulmayaca\u011f\u0131 \u00f6nemli bir hukuki sorudur. K\u0131sa cevap: 18 ya\u015f\u0131ndan [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2203,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[121],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1220","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-yabancilar-hukuku"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1220","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1220"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1220\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3874,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1220\/revisions\/3874"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2203"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1220"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1220"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1220"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}