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Türkiye Citizenship –
Citizenship by Investment

Obtain Turkish citizenship for you and your eligible family through a qualifying investment starting from USD 400,000.

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MINIMUM INVESTMENT

USD 400,000

DUAL CITIZENSHIP

Permitted by Türkiye

GLOBAL MOBILITY

110+ Destinations

PROCESSING TIME

Approximately 3–6 Months

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

No Minimum Physical Stay

ELIGIBILITY

Family Inclusion

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

About the Türkiye Citizenship by Investment Program

Türkiye offers foreign investors a pathway to citizenship through qualifying investment under its exceptional citizenship framework.

Unlike a traditional residency-by-investment program, successful applicants receive full Turkish citizenship, subject to government review and final approval.

The lowest current investment threshold is the real estate route, requiring the acquisition of qualifying property worth at least USD 400,000 with a restriction preventing its resale for at least three years. Alternative investment routes are available from USD 500,000.

  • Full Turkish citizenship and the right to apply for a Turkish passport
  • Inclusion of an eligible spouse and children
  • No long-term physical residency requirement
  • The ability to retain the qualifying real estate after citizenship or sell it once the required three-year holding period has been completed
  • Access to Türkiye for living, business and investment
  • International travel access across 110+ destinations through visa-free or visa-on-arrival arrangements
  • The ability to hold multiple citizenship under Turkish law, subject to the applicant’s existing nationality laws
Istanbul, Türkiye

INVESTMENT OPTIONS

Türkiye Citizenship Investment Options

Option 1

Real Estate Investment

Property Investment

From USD 400,000

Acquire qualifying real estate in Türkiye worth at least USD 400,000. The investment must satisfy the applicable government requirements and receive the relevant confirmation before proceeding through the citizenship process. Additional transaction, government, legal, valuation and professional costs may apply.

  • Minimum investment: USD 400,000
  • Holding period: Minimum 3 years
  • Asset: Qualifying real estate
  • Restriction: A restriction preventing resale for at least three years must be recorded on the title deed

Option 2

Bank Deposit

Financial Investment Route

From USD 500,000

Deposit at least USD 500,000 or the equivalent foreign currency in a bank operating in Türkiye.

  • Minimum deposit: USD 500,000
  • Holding period: Minimum 3 years

Option 3

Fixed Capital Investment

Business & Capital Route

From USD 500,000

Make a qualifying fixed capital investment of at least USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency. The qualifying investment must be confirmed by the Ministry of Industry and Technology.

    Option 4

    Government Bonds

    Financial Investment Route

    From USD 500,000

    Purchase qualifying government bonds worth at least USD 500,000. The investment must be held for at least three years and confirmed by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance.

      Option 5

      Investment Fund

      Fund Investment Route

      From USD 500,000

      Invest at least USD 500,000 in qualifying real estate investment fund shares or venture capital investment fund shares. The investment must generally be maintained for at least three years and confirmed by the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye.

        Option 6

        Private Pension Investment

        Financial Investment Route

        From USD 500,000

        Contribute at least USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency into qualifying funds within Türkiye’s private pension system. The investment must remain within the qualifying system for at least three years.

          Option 7

          Job Creation

          Business Investment Route

          50 Jobs

          Foreign investors may also qualify by creating employment for at least 50 people, subject to confirmation by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.

            BENEFITS

            Benefits of Türkiye Citizenship

            Citizenship for Your Family

            One qualifying investment can support an application covering the principal investor, eligible spouse and eligible children, subject to Turkish citizenship rules.

            No Long-Term Residency Requirement

            You are not required to spend years living in Türkiye before applying through the investment route. An applicable short-term residence permit forms part of the application procedure.

            Keep Your Investment

            The real estate route allows investors to own a tangible asset while pursuing citizenship. For the citizenship route, the qualifying property must be held for at least three years.

            International Mobility

            A Turkish passport provides access to more than 110 destinations on a visa-free or visa-on-arrival basis under current Passport Index data. Travel access changes over time and should always be checked before travel.

            Multiple Citizenship

            Türkiye recognizes multiple citizenship. Applicants should separately confirm whether their existing country of citizenship permits them to retain that nationality after acquiring Turkish citizenship.

            A Strategic International Base

            Türkiye connects Europe, Asia and the Middle East, providing investors and international families with access to one of the region’s major commercial, lifestyle and investment markets.

            THE PROCESS

            A Structured 7-Step Process

            1

            Step 1

            Initial Consultation & Eligibility Assessment

            2

            Step 2

            Select Your Investment Route

            3

            Step 3

            Complete the Qualifying Investment

            4

            Step 4

            Obtain the Certificate of Eligibility

            5

            Step 5

            Obtain the Applicable Residence Permit

            6

            Step 6

            Submit the Citizenship Application

            7

            Step 7

            Citizenship Approval & Passport

            FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

            Do I need to live in Türkiye to qualify?
            There is no multi-year physical residency requirement for the investment route. However, an applicable short-term residence permit is part of the citizenship application procedure.
            Can I include my family?
            Yes. The exceptional citizenship provisions can cover the qualifying investor’s foreign spouse and minor or dependent foreign children, subject to the applicable conditions.
            What is the minimum investment?
            The lowest current investment threshold is USD 400,000 through qualifying real estate. Several financial investment routes require at least USD 500,000.
            How long must I keep the property?
            Property used to qualify under the USD 400,000 real estate route must carry a restriction preventing resale for at least three years.
            How long does the citizenship process take?
            Approximately 3–6 months is commonly used as an indicative timeline for straightforward cases, although actual processing can be shorter or longer depending on the application, documentation and government review. It should not be presented as a guaranteed timeline.
            Do I have to give up my existing citizenship?
            Türkiye recognizes multiple citizenship. However, your ability to retain your existing nationality depends on the laws of your current country of citizenship.
            Can I sell my property after receiving citizenship?
            For property used to qualify under the investment route, the required restriction on resale is at least three years. After the applicable holding requirement has been satisfied, the restriction associated with the citizenship investment can be lifted in accordance with the relevant procedures.
            Is citizenship guaranteed if I invest USD 400,000?
            No. Meeting the investment requirement allows an eligible foreign investor to apply. Citizenship remains subject to the required procedures, government review, national-security and public-order considerations, and final approval by the Turkish authorities.

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            Why Invest in Türkiye?

            Strategic Global Location

            Türkiye sits at the intersection of Europe, Asia and the Middle East, providing access to major regional markets.

            Full Citizenship

            The investment route leads to Turkish citizenship rather than temporary residency, subject to successful government approval.

            Real Estate Ownership

            The USD 400,000 route combines the citizenship application with ownership of a qualifying real estate asset that must be held for at least three years.

            Multiple Investment Routes

            Investors are not limited to property. Qualifying alternatives include bank deposits, fixed capital, government bonds, investment funds, private pension investment and job creation.

            Family Inclusion

            Eligible family members can be included under the exceptional citizenship framework.

            Business & Lifestyle Access

            Türkiye offers an established commercial environment alongside major international cities, Mediterranean and Aegean lifestyle destinations, education options and extensive regional connectivity.

            More Than a Second Passport.

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