TURKEY
Citizenship by Investment
Program Type
Citizenship by Investment
Investment Type
Real estate, deposit, bonds
Minimum investment
€400,000
Processing time
3-6 months
Visa-free travel
110–120 destinations
Overview
Turkey grants citizenship to foreigners who complete a qualifying investment and hold it for three years. The property route — a purchase of at least USD 400,000, valued by an SPK-licensed appraiser and annotated on the title deed — is the one most families use.
There is no language test and no requirement to live in Turkey. Dual citizenship is allowed. A short-term residence card is issued first; citizenship follows the presidential decree.
Country
Capital
Ankara
Language
Turkish
Currency
Turkish lira (TRY)
Document
Turkish passport
Population
About 85 million
Government type
Presidential republic
Why choose Türkiye?
- A passport in months, not years.
- A home in Istanbul, Izmir or Antalya that you can use.
- No language exam.
- Spouse and children included.
- A large economy on two continents.
Turkey Citizenship by Investment
Benefits
- Turkish citizenship and a passport.
- Dual nationality permitted.
- Residence and work in Türkiye.
- A property you keep after the three-year hold.
- Family on the same investment.
Qualifications
- Age 18 or over.
- Clean record.
- A completed qualifying investment.
- Title annotation for three years on the property route.
- Funds transferred through the Central Bank channel.
Family members
- Spouse.
- Minor children.
Step by step process
- Choose and diligence the property.
- Complete the tapu with the citizenship annotation.
- Obtain the short-term residence card.
- File the citizenship application.
- Receive the decree and the passport.
Timeframe
Most property files reach a passport in three to six months.
|
Purchase and tapu |
2–6 weeks |
|
Citizenship decision |
2–5 months |
|
Hold period |
3 years |
Documents
- Passport.
- Tapu and appraisal.
- Bank transfer evidence.
- Police certificates.
- Family civil-status documents.
FAQs
Is USD 400,000 still the property minimum?
Yes.
Must I live in Turkey?
No.
Can I keep my first passport?
Turkey allows dual citizenship.
Which family members are included?
The spouse or recognised partner, minor children, dependent adult children, and parents where dependency is shown.