The Basics
Foreigners can acquire Turkish citizenship by way of investing a minimum of 400.000 USD in real estate in Türkiye. In the land registry it will be noted that the property will not be sold for a duration of 3 years.
When the documents are complete and the application has started with an expert lawyer, the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadaster will issue a ‘Certificate of Eligibility’. The lawyer then files an application for a residence permit, allowing the investor to live in Türkiye. The final stage is the application for citizenship to the Provincial Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship Affairs.
You and your spouse, and your children under the age of 18 will be eligible to become Turkish citizens after the investment of 400.000 USD. Children of any age with disabilities are also eligible for citizenship with you. A different family member will require his or her own application and investment.
The Program
The Turkish Citizenship by Investment program was first launched in January 2017 to help attract foreign investment into Türkiye. As Türkiye is one of the most strategically located countries, with its own unique history, culture, cuisine, geography and climate, thousands have chosen to become Turkish citizens by way of investing into Turkish real estate.
In the application for acquisition of the property or properties, it shall be noted that the aim is to acquire Turkish citizenship. The title deed should state this as well. And the investor shall state that they will not sell this property or these properties that they have acquired for 3 years.
The Benefits
Visa-free travel or visa-on-arrival to at least 110 countries in the world.
Free and excellent healthcare and university-level education
Benefiting from the beautiful historic, cultural, and natural advantages of Türkiye
A high standard of living with the option for future relocation and easier visas to countries like the US, or the UK.
Excellent strategic geographical location for business, and to open an office with great import-export potential in the production giant of Türkiye
A young and dynamic population and labor force to grow your business
The Process
After looking at properties, and carefully determining his or her requirements, the investor consults with expert lawyers. They have the experience and the knowledge to guide the investor and to prevent him or her from making any mistakes.
After the investor has chosen his or her real estate, the investor opens a tax and bank account with the legal expert support. With bank transfer he or she sends the money from abroad to his or her bank account, or directly to the construction company’s bank after a preliminary sales agreement and small deposit. In the bank transfer it will be noted in the description that the money is for Turkish Citizenship by Real Estate.
After collecting all the necessary documents, the lawyers will apply for citizenship on your behalf. The process can take up to 120 days depending on the Turkish government institutions. After the successful application, the Turkish citizenship documents will be issued, followed by the application for the Turkish passport.
The Required Documents
Application Form
Passport indicating the foreign country of origin
Biometric photos (at least 4 for each individual)
Birth Certificate and other documents proving relationships with spouse and children
Power of Attorney document
Title deed or Notarized Property Purchase Commitment
Valuation (expertise) report
Bank-certified Receipts proving Money Transfer
Earthquake insurance policy
Residence Permit
Extra Documents
If the Applicant is Divorced – Divorce Certificate
If the Applicant is Married – Marriage Certificate
If the Applicant is Widowed – Death Certificate of Spouse
