Turkish Citizenship

In 20th September 2018, Turkish Government announced that they were starting numerous incentives in the program of citizenship with investment. Accordingly, the amount required for citizenship via investment program was decreased to $250,000 USD from $1 Million USD. With the latest update in June 2022, foreigners who purchase real estate in Türkiye worth at least $400,000 USD have the right to apply for Turkish citizenship. This right applies not only to the investor but also to the legally married spouse and children under 18. 

Different ways to obtain Turkish Citizenship by Investment 

1. Acquire real estate investment worth at least $400,000 USD
2. Make a fixed capital investment of at least $500,000 USD in Türkiye
3. Bank deposit into a Turkish Bank at least $500,000 USD or equivalent foreign currency
4. Acquire Government Bonds of at least $500,000 USD or equivalent foreign currency
5. Create jobs for at least 50 people in Türkiye as attested by the Ministry
6. Minimum $500,000 USD into real estate investment fund or venture capital investment fund 

Steps for Turkish Citizenship Application by Real Estate Investment

Step 1 — Get a Tax Registration Number

Tax Registration number can be obtained from any tax office in Türkiye. Original Passport and Photos are required. Tax number must be obtained to open a bank account in Türkiye. 

Step 2 — Open a Turkish Bank Account

Original Passport and Tax Registration Number are required. An Official Document (such as Public Utility Bill) that shows your current address is also required to open a bank account.

Step 3 — Find the Property

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

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 in Turkey as your citizenship is guaranteed for a lifetime. 

Step 5 — Obtain the Certificate of Conformity

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

Step 6 — 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 7 — Apply for Turkish Citizenship by Investment

Gather the required documents before applying for citizenship. Apply to Directorate General of Migration Management

Required Documents for Turkish Citizenship by Investment

• Birth Certificate — each copy of the birth certificate needs to be stamped and authenticated OR Apostilled in accordance with the Apostle Convention.
• Certificate of Residence — proof of address needs to be provided. Bank statements or utility bills will NOT be accepted. Each certificate needs to be stamped and authenticated OR Apostilled in accordance with the Apostle Convention.
• Marital Status — Vital Record that shows all family members as the husband, wife and children. 
• Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate. Each certificate needs to be stamped and authenticated or Apostilled. If the applicant is widowed, Spouse’s Death Certificate
• Health Insurance
• 12 Biometric Photos 
• Passport — A copy of your original Passport.
• Original and Notarized Turkish translation of all documents
• Power of Attorney granted
• Application Forms — All completed and the filled in correctly