Short answer: Turkey’s citizenship by investment starts at USD 400,000 in real estate, which must be held for three years before sale, with processing about 3–6 months. The passport is visa-free to Japan and other countries, but Schengen and the UK require a visa. It suits those who prioritise speed, recoverable investment and Asian visa-free access.
Basic requirements
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Investment | Real estate from USD 400,000 |
| Holding period | Three years |
| Processing | About 3–6 months |
| Schengen / UK | Visa required |
| Japan | Visa-free |
| Family | Spouse and dependent children |
Compared with Caribbean donation routes
| Turkey | Caribbean donation (e.g. Dominica) | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Property USD 400,000 | Donation from USD 200,000 |
| Recoverable | Sellable after three years | Donation not recoverable |
| Schengen | Visa required | Visa-free (most programmes) |
| Speed | About 3–6 months | About 4–12 months |
Who it suits
- Wanting the investment back later and accepting a three-year hold
- Prioritising processing speed
- Frequent travel to Japan or valuing that visa-free access
- Not treating Schengen visa-free as the top priority
Points to note
- Property must meet official valuation and transfer rules — buy through reliable channels.
- Liquidity is limited during the three-year hold.
- Visa-free coverage differs from Caribbean passports — match it to your travel needs.
See Turkey CBI.