Mavi Kart (Blue Card)

Mavi Kart (Blue Card) — Rights and Obligations for Former Turkish Nationals

Expert advice on the Mavi Kart from Mannheim.

Many people of Turkish origin in Germany have renounced Turkish citizenship over the years — to acquire German citizenship or for personal reasons. But the legal ties to Turkey often remain: property, inheritance, family, pension entitlements. For exactly these cases, Turkey has introduced the Mavi Kart (Blue Card).

Avukat Hasan Doğru advises exclusively on Turkish law and helps Mavi Kart holders and former Turkish nationals in Mannheim, Heidelberg and the entire Rhine-Neckar region to understand and effectively use their rights in Turkey.

What is the Mavi Kart (Blue Card)?

The Mavi Kart is an official document issued by the Turkish state to persons who have renounced Turkish citizenship and their descendants. It documents the connection to Turkey and grants certain rights that would otherwise only be available to Turkish citizens.

What rights does the Mavi Kart grant?

As a Mavi Kart holder you can:

What the Mavi Kart does NOT grant:

The Mavi Kart is not Turkish citizenship. As a Mavi Kart holder you do not have the right to vote in Turkey, you cannot hold public office and do not have full consular protection. Mavi Kart holders do not have to perform military service — this is one of the important distinctions from Turkish citizenship.

What we do for you:

Not everyone who has renounced Turkish citizenship is automatically entitled to a Mavi Kart. We examine whether you and your family members are eligible and guide you through the entire application process — from document preparation to the issued Blue Card.

As a Mavi Kart holder you can buy, sell and register real estate in Turkey. We advise you on the legal requirements, coordinate the land registry procedure and ensure your property rights in Turkey are legally protected.

Mavi Kart holders are treated equally to Turkish citizens in Turkish inheritance law. This means you can inherit in Turkey and be named as heir in a Turkish will. We advise on inheritance proceedings and represent you before Turkish authorities in inheritance matters.

There are specific rules for Mavi Kart holders regarding German and Turkish pension entitlements. We give you an overview of the relevant regulations so you can make informed decisions about your retirement planning.

The children of Mavi Kart holders can also acquire Mavi Kart status under certain conditions. We advise on the requirements and guide you through the application for your children.

If you have lost your Mavi Kart status or it has been revoked, there may be ways to restore it. We examine your individual situation and advise you on your options.

Why Doğru Kanzlei for Mavi Kart Advice in Mannheim?

The Mavi Kart is a specialised instrument of Turkish law that raises many questions in practice — particularly at the interface between German and Turkish law. Avukat Hasan Doğru is a member of the Ankara Bar and advises exclusively on Turkish law — with direct access to Turkish authorities.