u/Relative_Match409

Hi everyone,

I am Living in Germany and according to official documents, I was removed from Turkish citizenship in 1999 as a minor when my parents left.

However, the consulate now claims that I was re‑naturalized in 2000, supposedly because my parents signed a simple “dilekçe” (a written request)
\ on the same day when they left the turkish citizenship.

My question is: Is it legally correct that a minor can be re‑naturalized based solely on a dilekçe signed by the parents?

Has anyone here seen a case like this or knows whether a simple dilekçe could really trigger re‑naturalization — especially for a minor?

Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone,

I posted here recently about an unclear citizenship situation and now I have new information that completely changes the picture — and raises even more questions.

According to official documents, I was removed from Turkish citizenship in 1999 as a minor when my parents left.

However, the consulate now claims that I was re‑naturalized in 2000, supposedly because my parents signed a simple “dilekçe” (a written request).

My question is: Is it legally correct that a minor can be re‑naturalized based solely on a dilekçe signed by the parents?

Has anyone here seen a case like this or knows whether a simple dilekçe could really trigger re‑naturalization — especially for a minor?

Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently dealing with a pretty confusing situation and I’m hoping to get some insights from people familiar with Turkish law, citizenship issues, or military service regulations.

I was born and raised in Germany and hold German citizenship. My parents left Turkish citizenship years ago and were always convinced that, as a minor, I was automatically removed with them. That’s what I’ve been told my entire life.

Recently, I contacted the Turkish consulate just to check whether I still appear in their system. Their response was surprising:
→ According to the consulate, I have always been a Turkish citizen and was never removed.

My biggest concern now is military service and entering Turkey. I have never received any draft notice, summons, or military-related document, since I have never lived in Turkey.

My questions for you:
– Can someone living abroad really be detained at the Turkish border even if they never received any draft notice?
– Do I automatically have the status of “Yurtdışı Yükümlüsü” (overseas conscript)?
– Has anyone experienced something similar or has advice on how to handle this?

I’d appreciate any factual insights or personal experiences.