Main Steps for Turkish Citizenship Application

Step 1: Get a Tax Registration Number

Tax Registration number can be obtained from any tax office in Turkey. Original Passport and Photos are required.

Step 2: Open Turkish Bank Account 

Documentation of transactions during the buying stage will be necessary. Original Passport and Tax Registration Number are required. An Official Document (such as Public Utility Bill) that shows your current address is required to open a bank account. 

Step 3: Find the property for sale

Needs to be a total value of $400,000 USD or equivalent in Turkish Lira (can be single or multiple units). Properties must be completed or close to completion with Habitation License granted and construction servitude or title deed ready. Must be suitable for an official valuation survey. 

Step 4: Buy the property in Türkiye

Use a bank transfer and document the transaction by receipt. Get the title deed registry and/or notarized sales contract annotated with “not to be sold for three years” as part of the requirement. After three years you can sell your property investment in Turkey as your citizenship is guaranteed forever.

Step 5: Obtain the Currency Exchange Certificate

Step 6: Obtain the Certificate of Conformity

Provide the official valuation survey and submit the bank transfer receipt. Apply to Ministry of Environment and Urbanization.

Step 7: Apply for Turkish Residency

Gather the required documents before applying for your residence permit. Apply to Directorate General of Migration Management. The residence permit is an important step to receiving your citizenship and eventual passport.

Step 8: Apply for Turkish Citizenship