Turkey
Minimum Investment
$400,000 Real Estate
Time to Citizenship
4-6 Months
Visa-free Access
120+ Countries & Territories
Minimum Investment
Time to Citizenship
Visa-free Access
The Turkish citizenship by Investment program was introduced by the government in 2018 and is focused on real estate investments. The program features a straightforward application process, and investors can benefit from rental income and may re-sell their property.
To be able to apply for this program, you should be at least 18 years of age, in good health, and without a criminal record.
In addition, you are required to maintain your real estate purchase for a holding period of 3 years.
As a citizen of Turkey, you will be able to travel visa-free or with a visa-on-arrival to over 110 countries and territories in the world, including Singapore, Hong Kong and Brazil.
As a Turkish citizen, you will be able to apply for the E-2 investor visa for the United States.
Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process with a timeframe of 6 to 8 months to your new citizenship.
Turkey does not impose taxes on worldwide income, capital gains, gift, wealth and inheritance.
There are no physical residency requirements. You are not required to visit before or after the application.
There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.
Article 20 of the Regulation on the Implementation of the Turkish Nationality Law (“Regulation“) stipulating the exceptional cases on which Turkish nationality is obtained, was amended by the Presidential Decree No. 106 (“Decree“) which was published in the Official Gazette dated , September 19, 2018 and entered into force on the same date. A new prerequisite for obtaining Turkish citizenship has also been introduced to Article 20 of the Regulation. Accordingly, if Capital Markets Board determines that a foreigner has purchased a share of real estate investment fund or venture capital fund with a minimum requested value of foreign currency or equivalent Turkish Lira on condition that the share would be hold by such foreigner for three years at least, Turkish citizenship can be obtained upon a Presidential decree.
Acquiring Turkish Citizenship by Investment is possible by investing in one or more properties in Turkey. The citizenship program is comprised of three stages:
Every foreign individual that fulfils the conditions set forth in the law can apply for the Turkish Citizenship by investing a minimum required sum in one or more properties in Turkey. In addition, there are other costs that need to be covered.
Once the real estate transaction is completed, the investor will obtain the title deed. The Land Registry Office will then prepare a “Certificate of Conformity” that proves that the investment was made in accordance with the law. You can apply for a residence permit and have the right to renew it until the completion of the citizenship process.
After acquiring the residence permit, the investor and his family have the right to apply for citizenship to the Civil Registration and Nationality office.
The expected timeframe for the application process is 4-6 months. The first stage of the document collection can differ in length depending on the applicant’s ability to gather the documents. Our team guides this process with samples and best practice advice. The reviewal stage is subject to the respective Government schedule and can be impacted by factors which we, as authorised agents have no control over. We collaborates with the Government throughout the entire process, and we aim to provide the quickest and smoothest experience for the applicant.
We pre-screen your passport copy for government pre-approval. A down payment of professional fees is required to open the application. Response time: 24–48 hours.
Our professional team assists and advises you in collecting all required documents as per the official Government checklist.
We guide you to top-quality properties from reliable developers. Once selected, the property purchase and transfer process begins.
With a passport from Turkey, you will be able to travel visa-free or with a visa-on-arrival to over 120 countries and territories in the world, including Singapore, Hong Kong, and Brazil. Turkish citizenship enables you to apply for the United States E-2 investor visa, which will allow you the freedom to enter and exit the US.
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries
120+ Countries & Territories