Updated on November 21, 2024
Turkey Citizenship
Travelling and going on business trips
to 120+ countries without visas
$400,000+
Investment amount
8+ months
Obtaining period
3 years
Investment return
Turkey’s citizenship by investment program is one of the most popular ones among investors.
Cosmopolitans can obtain second citizenship by investing $400,000+ in the country’s economy. Five options are available: purchase of real estate or units of an investment fund or bonds, participation in the share capital of a Turkish company, and opening of a deposit in a Turkish bank.
The purchase of real estate is the most demanded option. Real estate prices grow by 15 to 25% per year in Turkey.
Family members such as spouses and children can get second citizenship in Turkey with the investor.
Benefits of Turkey citizenship
1
Travel to the Schengen Area
Citizens of Turkey can get a C‑2 Schengen visa for 5 years. The visa allows citizens to stay in the Schengen countries for up to 90 days out of 180.
Citizens of Turkey can get a C‑2 Schengen visa for 5 years. The visa allows citizens to stay in the Schengen countries for up to 90 days out of 180.
2
Visa-free entry to 120+ countries
Holders of the Turkish passport visit 126 countries without a visa: they freely enter Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and other countries.
Holders of the Turkish passport visit 126 countries without a visa: they freely enter Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and other countries.
3
“Safe haven”
Investors can go to Turkey anytime, even if the borders are closed. It is crucial in an emergency: a political crisis, epidemic, or threat to the safety of family members.
The second citizenship gives the right to live, work, study, and run a business in Turkey without restrictions.
Investors can go to Turkey anytime, even if the borders are closed. It is crucial in an emergency: a political crisis, epidemic, or threat to the safety of family members.
The second citizenship gives the right to live, work, study, and run a business in Turkey without restrictions.
4
E‑2 business visa to the USA
Turkish citizens can get E‑2 visas, allowing investors and their families to live and work in the USA. The investor opens or buys a business in the USA to get a visa. The minimum investment sum is not defined, but applicants usually invest $100,000+ in a business project.
Turkish citizens can get E‑2 visas, allowing investors and their families to live and work in the USA. The investor opens or buys a business in the USA to get a visa. The minimum investment sum is not defined, but applicants usually invest $100,000+ in a business project.
5
Tourist visa to the USA
Investors with Turkey citizenship can get a В‑1/В‑2 visa to the USA. They apply and pass an interview in US consulates in Turkey, e.g. in Istanbul or Ankara.
Investors with Turkey citizenship can get a В‑1/В‑2 visa to the USA. They apply and pass an interview in US consulates in Turkey, e.g. in Istanbul or Ankara.
6
Prospect of investment return
The investor can return the money three years after obtaining citizenship in Turkey — by selling the investment real estate. There are no sale restrictions.
The investor can return the money three years after obtaining citizenship in Turkey — by selling the investment real estate. There are no sale restrictions.
7
Easy path to citizenship for a family
There’s no need to take exams or live in Turkey for the citizenship-by-investment program participants. The procedure of obtaining a passport takes several months.
Investors’ spouses and minor children may also acquire Turkey citizenship.
There’s no need to take exams or live in Turkey for the citizenship-by-investment program participants. The procedure of obtaining a passport takes several months.
Investors’ spouses and minor children may also acquire Turkey citizenship.
8
Profitable investment
Applicants may buy real estate or securities, open deposits, or invest in businesses to get Turkey citizenship. Some investments may be very promising: for example, the cost of Turkish residential properties has grown about six times since 2015.
Applicants may buy real estate or securities, open deposits, or invest in businesses to get Turkey citizenship. Some investments may be very promising: for example, the cost of Turkish residential properties has grown about six times since 2015.
9
Right to keep other passports
Turkey allows its citizens to have multiple citizenships. Investors and their family members may keep previous passports if other countries allow it.
Turkey allows its citizens to have multiple citizenships. Investors and their family members may keep previous passports if other countries allow it.
Guide to obtaining Turkey citizenship
Step-by-step procedure
Requirements for applicants
Required documents
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Who can get Turkish citizenship?
Investment options for Turkey citizenship
The Turkish program offers five investment options:
1. Purchase of real estate — $400,000+
2. Business investments — $500,000+
3. Bank deposit — $500,000+
4. Purchase of government bonds — $500,000+
5. Purchase of units in an investment fund — $500,000+
Under the Turkish Citizenship Law, the investment sum is set in US dollars due to the volatility of the national currency.
1 option
Real estate purchase — $400,000+
95% of investors choose real estate purchases because prices grow by 15 to 25% yearly in the Turkish real estate market. And in 2022, there was a price jump of 60–70% if counting in US dollars.
Investors can purchase housing and commercial facilities. A land plot can be purchased if it has a building worth at least $400,000 or a building permit is issued. Shares are not allowed.
After three years, the property can be sold to anyone, but there’s a pitfall: the buyer won’t be able to apply for Turkey citizenship by investment.
One can buy several properties for a cumulative price of $400,000 if they already have TAPU for each of them, which is a document that proves ownership. If TAPU still needs to be obtained, an applicant should provide a preliminary sales agreement that includes all the properties.
The investment amount doesn’t depend on the investor’s family composition.
2 option
Business investments — $500,000+
Investments are made in the capital stock of a Turkish company. Another option is to open your own company, which will create at least 50 jobs. After three years, the investor can sell his share in the business.
3 option
Deposit in a Turkish bank — $500,000+
The investor can withdraw funds from the account three years later.
4 option
Purchase of units in an investment fund — $500,000+
The investor can sell the units three years later. During ownership, the investor receives passive income.
5 option
Purchase of government bonds — $500,000+
The investor can sell the bonds three years later.
Individual cost calculation for Turkey citizenship
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Property examples under the Turkey citizenship by investment program
Turkey, Istanbul
$280,000 — $2,020,000
Furnished apartments in a prestigious area of Istanbul
55 m² — 200 m²
1—3 
1—3 
Turkey, Istanbul
$124,000 — $510,000
Apartments and commercial premises in a premium residential complex40 m² — 162 m²2—3 1—2 P8M
Step-by-step procedure for obtaining Turkey citizenship
Cosmopolitans can obtain second citizenship by investing $400,000+ in the country’s economy.
Purchase of real estate — $400,000+
Business investments — $500,000+
Bank deposit — $500,000+
Purchase of government bonds — $500,000+
Purchase of units in an investment fund — $500,000+
1 day
Preliminary Due Diligence
Immigrant Invest conducts its own preliminary Due Diligence to identify rejection risks and find a solution in advance.
The preliminary check is entirely confidential. An investor provides only their passport.
Immigrant Invest has its own Compliance Department. Clients’ documents are checked by a certified Anti Money Laundering Officer.
The preliminary Due Diligence lowers the risk of citizenship denial to 1%.
Pass a quick test and learn the nuances that can prevent you from obtaining a second citizenship.
2 to 4 weeks
Preparation of documents
Immigrant Invest lawyers provide the investor with a list of documents required to participate in the program. When the documents are received, the lawyers prepare them for application: the documents are translated, copies are certified, and government forms are filled out.
Along with the preparation of documents
Purchase of real estate
The Immigrant Invest real estate department selects properties that meet the investor’s requirements. For example, it can be an apartment for rent or purchase of property under construction. Our lawyers check the clean title to a property and the contract terms.
The investor chooses a property and makes an advance payment of $1,000—5,000. Then, the sale and purchase contract is signed and paid: it includes the total property cost minus the advance payment.
5 to 6 weeks
Preparation of documents for real estate
Immigrant Invest lawyers help get a certificate of ownership and a VAT exemption of 0% per transaction. We also receive two conclusions: an assessment of the property value and a report on real estate compliance with the conditions of the Turkish citizenship program.
Up to 4 weeks
Getting a residence permit and applying for citizenship
The investor gets a Turkey residence permit as a citizenship program participant after they buy a qualifying property.
The investor must be present at the migration service in Turkey when the citizenship application is submitted. If the investor’s family obtain citizenship, the spouse’s presence is also required. Children may not attend the application procedure.
The investor and their spouse pass fingerprinting and take photos for their passports at the migration service.
3 to 4 months
Due Diligence
The citizenship by investment unit conducts Due Diligence, which takes 3—4 months. Specialists study the investors' documents and check information about them and their families in international databases.
Due Diligence is the decisive stage of the program. The results of the check define whether the applicants will receive citizenship.
At least 2 days
Getting a passport
After the approval of the application, the investor receives a passport. It is unnecessary to come to Turkey to get a passport: the document can be obtained at a Turkish embassy or a consulate in another country.
If the investor wants to get an ID card, it is necessary to submit fingerprints. Fingerprinting is usually organised at a Turkish embassy, or the investor visits the country. The ID card will be ready in 2—3 weeks after fingerprinting.
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