Do dual citizens have to comply with compulsory military service in Turkey?
Yes, they have to comply with the compulsory military service obligation in Turkey. In some cases, having completed military service in another country is accepted as valid military service in Turkey. Military service completed in the following countries shall be deemed to be accepted in the Turkish Republic: Germany, Austria, Denmark, Finland, France (except those born after 1979), Israel, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy (only for those born before Jan. 1, 1985), Norway, Greece, Tunisia and Syria. Countries not listed in this decree shall not be accepted by the Ministry of Defense and military service completed in these countries shall not be recognized as having been completed by Turkey. How do dual citizens take care of their military service in Turkey? University graduates join as either privates or as lieutenants. It may also be possible to complete the service in one month (short term) depending on the conditions and criteria required by the Republic of Turkey. There are several condi
