🇹🇷 Turkey Citizenship by Investment Requirements

Real Estate Investment

Turkey offers one of the fastest and most affordable Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs, allowing investors and their families to obtain Turkish citizenship and a passport through a qualifying investment.

The most popular route is:

• Invest a minimum of USD 400,000 in residential, commercial, or land property in Turkey.

Alternative investment options include:

• USD 500,000 Bank Deposit

• USD 500,000 Venture Capital Fund Investment

• USD 500,000 Government Bonds

• Creating employment for at least 50 Turkish citizens

The real estate option remains the preferred choice due to potential capital appreciation and rental income opportunities.

Associated Costs

Apart from the qualifying investment, applicants should consider additional government and professional fees.

Government Fees

Government application and passport fees are relatively minimal and generally amount to approximately USD 1,000 – 2,000 per family.

Legal & Advisory Fees

Professional legal fees generally start from USD 7,000 – 12,000 depending upon the family composition.

Property Related Expenses

• Property Purchase Tax – 4%

• Property Valuation Report – USD 500 – 1,000

• Title Deed Registration Charges

• Translation & Notarization Fees

Eligibility and Requirements

To qualify for Turkish Citizenship by Investment, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

✔ Minimum age of 18 years

✔ Valid passport

✔ Clean criminal background

✔ Proof of legal source of funds

✔ Purchase eligible property worth at least USD 400,000

✔ Maintain the investment for at least 3 years

✔ Obtain a Certificate of Conformity from the Turkish Government

Applicants and family members are not required to visit Turkey during the application process.

Turkey Citizenship Benefits

Turkey's Citizenship by Investment Program offers investors and their families an attractive combination of global mobility, lifestyle benefits, and investment opportunities.

✔ Direct Turkish Citizenship and Passport

✔ Fast processing within 4 – 8 months

✔ Citizenship for spouse and dependent children under 18

✔ No residency requirement

✔ No language proficiency test

✔ No education qualification requirement

✔ Opportunity to earn rental income from property investment

✔ Access to a dynamic economy and strategic location between Europe and Asia

✔ Potential eligibility for the USA E-2 Investor Visa in the future if bilateral agreements are expanded