The Turkish citizenship-by-investment program offers eligible individuals and their families the opportunity to obtain full citizenship and passports upon making a qualifying investment in Turkey of at least USD 250,000 ( will increase to 400,000 USD by 13th June 2022).
The Turkish program is one of the most popular in the world and requires the investment to be held for at least 3 years.
- Dual citizenship is permitted
- Dependents included:
- Spouse
- Dependent children under 18-years old
- Citizenship for life, applicable for future generations
- Right to reside indefinitely in Turkey
- High standard of education and healthcare system
- Fast processing
- Visa-free travel/entry to over 110 countries
- Ease of acquiring travel visas into the EU, US, Canada, & Australia
- Enables investors to apply for a USA E-2 Visa
- No physical residency requirement
- No language requirement
- No education or management experience required
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
A minimum of USD 250,000 (or Turkish Lira equivalent) in real estate property
- Can be one or multiple properties
- Must be free of charges and encumbrances
- Must be held for at least 3 years
- Requirement of a valuation report which needs to be accepted by the Capital Market Board
- Land Registry Certificate showing the complete ownership of the property or properties
- Valid Sales & Purchase Contract from the developer
REQUIREMENTS
- Make a qualifying investment in Turkey
- Hold the investment for a minimum of 3 years
- Obtain a Currency Purchase Certificate
- Have a clean criminal record
- Not have entered or stayed illegally in Turkey
- Obtain health insurance coverage
PROCESS
- Apply for a Tax Registration Number in Turkey
- Select property in Turkey
- Complete qualifying investment
- Meet all application documentation requirements
- Apply for Turkish residency
- Upon approval, apply for Turkish citizenship
- Processing time between 3-6 months