Turkish Citizenship by Real Estate Investment
Turkey offers one of the most attractive citizenship-by-investment programs in the world. By purchasing real estate worth at least 400,000 USD, foreign investors can obtain Turkish citizenship in a relatively short time.
🔹 Legal Framework & Key Conditions
The program was simplified in 2018 to attract international investors.
Main requirements:
- Purchase property worth minimum 400,000 USD
- Register a 3-year no-sale restriction in the title deed
- Payments must be made via official bank transfer
- A licensed valuation report is mandatory
🔹 Eligible Property Types
Investors can choose from:
- Residential apartments
- Luxury villas
- Commercial properties (offices, shops)
- Land (if compliant with regulations)
👉 Multiple properties can be combined to reach the required amount.
🔹 Step-by-Step Purchase Process
- Obtain a Turkish tax number
- Open a bank account in Turkey
- Select the right investment property
- Conduct official valuation
- Complete payment via bank
- Transfer title deed (Tapu)
- Add 3-year restriction
🔹 Required Documents
- Passport (notarized translation)
- Biometric photos
- Title deed (Tapu)
- Bank payment receipts
- Valuation report
- Earthquake insurance (DASK)
- Residence permit
🔹 Citizenship Application Process
Stage 1: Certificate of conformity
Stage 2: Short-term residence permit
Stage 3: Citizenship application
⏱️ Total duration: 3–6 months
🔹 Family Eligibility
The application includes:
- Spouse
- Children under 18
🔹 Advantages
✔ Turkish passport
✔ Visa-free travel to 110+ countries
✔ Eligibility for US E-2 visa
✔ Full residency and work rights
✔ Dual citizenship allowed
🔹 Important Considerations
⚠ Property value must match official valuation
⚠ Payments must be transparent
⚠ Avoid risky or overpriced projects
⚠ Always work with licensed agents
🔹 After 3 Years
- Property can be sold
- Citizenship remains permanent
