€3 million
Penthouse in Istanbul, with a view of the Bosphorus
Property Investment in Turkey as a Foreigner
Foreigners in Turkey can buy and sell housing and commercial real estate and rent it out.
Statistics confirm the liquidity of investments: residential property prices grow on average by 6.7% each quarter. Seven years ago, an apartment of 100 m² cost approximately €50,000. Today it’s sold for €180,000.
$777
Average price per 1 m²
$400,000+
Real estate investment for citizenship
5—8%
Associated costs, of the property value
How the residential property price index is growing in Turkey
Cost of a 3-bedroom apartment in Turkey
€1.2 million
Apartment within a 10-minute drive from Hagia Sophia Mosque
€500,000
Apartment by the sea in Alanya
Real estate in Turkey
Turkey, Istanbul
$175,000 — $250,000
Apartments with co-living in the European part of Istanbul
80 m² — 113 m²
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Turkey residency or citizenship by real estate investment
Residency. Owners of properties worth at least $200,000 can get residence permits.
A residence permit is issued for a year with the possibility of renewal every two years. To renew a residence permit, the holder must live in Turkey for at least 183 days a year.
After 5 years of living with a residence permit, a resident can get Turkey citizenship by naturalisation.
Citizenship. The buyer of one or more properties for a total amount of $400,000 or more can obtain Turkey citizenship without a language test and the obligation to live in the country.
Minimum real estate investment in Turkey
$200,000
For residency
$400,000
For citizenship
For citizenship, a plot of land can only be purchased if there is a building on it worth $400,000 or more or a building permit has been issued.
With $400,000 you can buy several properties and apply for citizenship, provided that each of them has a TAPU, a document confirming ownership. If there is no TAPU yet, a preliminary purchase and sale agreement must be attached to the application.
The investment amount does not depend on the composition of the investor’s family.
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€375,000+
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6+ months
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AED 750,000+
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Find out how much it costs to buy and rent real estate in each country, what the market dynamics are and what taxes you need to pay when buying and selling.
Property Investment in Cyprus as a ForeignerThe Republic of Cyprus restricts selling properties to foreigners: a non-EU citizen can buy no more than two properties and need a...
€2,700
Average price per 1 m²
€300,000+
Real estate investment for residency
Property Investment in Bosnia and Herzegovina as a ForeignerThe sale of real estate to foreigners is not restricted in Bosnia and Herzegovina: one can buy, lease and sell housing and commercial...
€1,177
Average price per 1 m²
1,5%
Average price growth per quarter
Property Investment in Andorra as a ForeignerTo buy property in Andorra, a foreigner needs to obtain government permission.
€4,600
Average price per 1 m²
€551,500+
Real estate investment for residency
Property Investment in Spain as a ForeignerThe sale of real estate to foreign investors is not limited in Spain: one can buy and sell housing and commercial real estate or rent it...
€1,900
Average price per 1 m²
1.3%
Average price growth per quarter
Property Investment in Serbia as a ForeignerForeigners can buy and sell properties in Serbia. The lease is possible on the principle of reciprocity. If Serbian citizens are allowed...
€2,900
Average price per 1 m²
2.5%
Average price growth per quarter
Property Investment in Portugal as a ForeignerPortuguese law does not restrict foreigners from acquiring real estate; they have the same rights as citizens of the country. Portugal...
€3,400
Average price per 1 m²
1.9%
Average price growth per quarter
Material prepared by Elena Ruda, Chief Development Officer at Immigrant Invest
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, if the buyer belongs to a country that Turkey has cleared for property acquisition.
There are additional limitations, depending on the buyer’s nationality. Citizens of Armenia, Syria. North Korea. Nigeria, Cuba, or Yemen can not buy property in Turkey at all.
Foreign buyers can own no more than 25,000 square metres of property in Turkey. The Council of Ministers can increase the area up to 30. Properties in Security Zones and Military Forbidden Zones can’t be purchased.
Turkey’s requirements for foreigners’ property ownership are detailed in Article 35 of the Land Registry Law No 2644.
Yes. Turkish real estate objects are growing in price by 10—25% annually. At the same time, the average cost of housing in Turkey is lower than in other European Union countries — €1,800 per 1 m².
Foreigners can get a residence permit or citizenship for investing in Turkish real estate. For a residence permit, they need to buy property worth $200,000.
Turkey citizenship is issued by investment in one or more real estate objects totalling $400,000 or more. One limitation: investors choose a property that other investors did not buy to participate in the citizenship program.
The average cost of residential real estate in Turkey is $777 per 1 m². Housing prices depend on the region.
In large cities and on the Aegean coast, housing is 2—3 times more expensive. The cost of 1 m² varies from $300 to $2,500 depending on the property type and location. The cities with the highest real estate prices are Istanbul, Bodrum and Alanya.
No. Demand for residential properties in Turkey is growing every year, and so does pricing.
Real estate in Turkey showed a 641.35% increase in value since 2010 and a 110% increase in value since 2021. This is the strongest dynamic in the Eurostat House Price Index.
The price of a flat in Turkey rose, on average, a 141% increase. In Istanbul, it climbed from €72,866 to €144,886 in this period.
Investors looking to make a profitable real estate purchase should consider the current Turkish market.
Demand for property in Turkey is on the rise: in August 2024, residential property transactions increased by 9.9% compared to August 2023. From January to August 2024, transactions increased by 1.1% compared to the same period in 2023.
The Turkish government also offers mortgage rates of up to 1%. Thanks to them, buying real estate will be cheaper.
Buying real estate in Turkey for at least $400 000 is a chance to obtain Turkey citizenship. Investors can buy residential or commercial properties, plots of land, or real estate project shares. After three years of ownership, it is allowed to sell the property.
Property prices in Turkey can vary depending on factors such as location, property type, and market conditions. While it’s true that some areas in Turkey may have relatively lower property prices compared to certain other countries.