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Turkish citizenship by investment

Turkish citizenship by investment overview

The Turkey Citizenship by Investment Program gives an applicant at least 18 years old full legal citizenship and a passport in return for a qualifying investment, with citizenship valid for life and dual citizenship permitted. The route is a minimum USD 400,000 in real estate, which can be one or several properties, must be free of charges and encumbrances, and must be held for at least three years.


The purchase needs a valuation report accepted by the Capital Market Board, a Land Registry Certificate showing full ownership, and a valid sales and purchase contract from the developer. An application can include a spouse and dependent children under 18. Citizens gain the right to reside indefinitely in Turkey, travel visa-free to over 110 countries, and become eligible to apply for a USA E-2 visa, with no physical residency or language requirement. Both the applicant and spouse must travel to Turkey for the residency and citizenship applications. Processing runs 3 to 6 months.

Turkish citizenship by investment benefits

  1. Dual citizenship is permitted
  2. Dependents included: spouse and dependent children under 18 years old
  3. Citizenship for life, applicable for future generations
  4. Right to reside indefinitely in Turkey
  5. High standard of education and healthcare system
  6. Fast processing
  7. Visa-free travel and entry to over 110 countries
  8. Ease of acquiring travel visas into the EU, US, Canada, and Australia
  9. Enables investors to apply for a USA E-2 Visa
  10. No physical residency requirement
  11. No language requirement
  12. No education or management experience required

Turkish citizenship by investment requirements

  1. Make a qualifying investment in Turkey
  2. Hold the investment for a minimum of 3 years
  3. Obtain a Currency Purchase Certificate
  4. Have a clean criminal record
  5. Not have entered or stayed illegally in Turkey
  6. Obtain health insurance coverage

Turkish citizenship by investment investment options

  1. A minimum of USD 400,000 (or Turkish Lira equivalent) in real estate property:
  2. Can be one or multiple properties
  3. Must be free of charges and encumbrances
  4. Must be held for at least 3 years
  5. Requirement of a valuation report, which needs to be accepted by the Capital Market Board
  6. Land Registry Certificate showing complete ownership of the property or properties
  7. Valid sales and purchase contract from the developer

Turkish citizenship by investment application process

  1. Apply for a Tax Registration Number in Turkey
  2. Select property in Turkey
  3. Complete the qualifying investment
  4. Meet all application documentation requirements
  5. Apply for Turkish residency
  6. Upon approval, apply for Turkish citizenship

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum investment amount for the Turkey Citizenship by Investment Program?

As of June 2024, the minimum is USD 400,000 for a real estate investment.

Who is eligible to apply for the Turkey Citizenship by Investment Program?

An applicant must not have entered or stayed in Turkey illegally, must be at least 18, must have a clean criminal record, must pay all taxes and costs tied to the citizenship application, and must maintain the investment for at least three years.

Does Turkey recognize dual citizenship under the Turkey Citizenship by Investment Program?

Yes, Turkey recognize dual citizenship.

Is travelling to Turkey mandatory for the Turkey Citizenship by Investment Program?

Yes. Both the applicant and the spouse must travel to Turkey to file the residency and citizenship applications.

Is there any requirement to reside in Turkey or speak Turkish to maintain citizenship under the Turkey Citizenship by Investment Program?

No, there is not residency or language requirements.

Who can qualify as a dependent on the Turkey Citizenship by Investment Program application?

The application can include the spouse and children below 18 years of age.

Can the investor buy more than one property under the Turkey Citizenship by Investment Program?

Yes, as long as the total value of all properties meets the minimum investment required. The properties must be in the same project and acquired through a single agreement.

How long does the investor need to keep the investment in Turkey for the Turkey Citizenship by Investment Program?

The Investor need to keep the investment for periode of 3 years minimum.

Can the investor live in the property purchased for the Turkey Citizenship by Investment Program?

Yes. The investor fully owns the property and, as owner and landlord, can either live in it or rent it out.

Can the investor make other investments in Turkey after the qualifying investment for the Turkey Citizenship by Investment Program?

Yes. The investor is free to make additional investments or other acquisitions.

Can a Turkish citizen apply for a USA E-2 visa through the Turkey Citizenship by Investment Program?

Yes. Turkish citizenship makes an investor eligible for the USA E-2 visa, once you obtain a Turkish passport through the real estate route, that citizenship becomes the basis on which you can file an E-2 application to the United States.

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