Real Estate Investment
Acquire a qualifying property while applying for Turkish citizenship. Review the title, official valuation and legal eligibility before committing to a purchase.
Overview
Route information is set out below.
Requirements
Your property investment
Check the property first
Use independent legal checks for title, mortgages, valuation, seller eligibility and citizenship suitability. Foreign ownership and security-zone restrictions apply; a property advertised for sale is not automatically citizenship-eligible.
After the holding period
You may seek to sell or retain the property once the restriction and all applicable conditions are satisfied. Rental income, future value and buyback are commercial matters, not government guarantees.
Investment thresholds are qualifying minimums. Taxes, government charges, professional fees, document costs and any ongoing investment expenses are additional.
Personal and application requirements
- Main applicant aged 18 or over, with valid identity documents and evidence of lawful funds.
- Satisfy the national-security and public-order assessment and provide the required background and civil-status evidence.
- Confirm nationality-specific eligibility and, for property, land-registry restrictions before transferring money.
- No years-long residence period or general naturalisation language test is required for this exceptional investment route. The residence-permit stage, biometrics and any requested checks still apply.
- Prepare appropriately legalised or apostilled documents and certified Turkish translations, as applicable. Follow the required bank and foreign-exchange procedure for the selected route.
Who can be included?
Spouse and minor children
A qualifying foreign spouse and children under 18 may be included with the investor. Civil-status documents and any required parental consent must be provided.
Dependent children
Dependent children with disabilities may qualify beyond age 18. The relationship and dependency must satisfy the applicable legal requirements.
Other relatives
Parents, grandparents, siblings and independent adult children are not included under the investor’s family application. They need their own qualifying route.
One qualifying investment
Eligible family members can rely on the main applicant’s qualifying investment. Separate document, residence-permit and application costs can still arise.
Process and Procedure
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Confirm eligibility and prepare documents
Assess your nationality, family members, source of funds and preferred route. Prepare the required identity, civil-status and background documents with the appropriate legalisation and Turkish translations. Arrange a Turkish bank account and the required currency-conversion evidence.
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Select and verify the property
Confirm the official value, title and eligibility before purchase. Check the approved payment and foreign-exchange requirements, and prepare the land-registry documents.
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Complete purchase and certification
Register the qualifying purchase and three-year restriction. Obtain the competent authority’s certificate confirming the investment meets the citizenship criteria.
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Residence permit and biometrics
Apply for the appropriate investor residence permit and attend in person for the required biometrics. Coordinate any additional attendance or document requests with the authorities.
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Citizenship application and assessment
Submit the complete citizenship file with the investment certificate. The authorities conduct their checks; approval is a government decision, not an automatic consequence of investing.
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Approval, registration and passport
After a favourable decision, complete civil registration and passport formalities. Processing varies with checks, documentation and the chosen investment; no fixed passport deadline is guaranteed.
Citizenship
Citizenship and family
Approval grants Turkish citizenship to successful applicants. Complete civil registration and passport applications after the citizenship decision. Future children’s status depends on Turkish nationality law.
Potential US E-2 Investor Visa
An opportunity to live in the US and run a qualifying business. A separate application is required. Investment citizens generally need three continuous years of domicile in Turkey, a substantial qualifying US business investment and approval under US visa rules.
International travel
The Turkish passport offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 110 destinations. Ordinary passport holders generally need a visa for UK and Schengen visits. Citizenship does not grant free movement or settlement rights in those destinations.
Living in Turkey
Successful citizens can establish a home and pursue work or study in Turkey. Check any profession-specific rules, tax position and military-service obligations relevant to your family.
Citizenship and tax residence are different. Obtain advice on your income, assets, inheritance and any obligations in Turkey or your existing countries of residence and nationality.
