Short answer: Turkey citizenship by investment is obtained by buying real estate of USD 400,000, which must be held for at least three years before sale. Processing is about 3–6 months. The passport is visa-free to Japan and can be used to apply for a US E-2 investor visa.
Key requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Investment | Real estate USD 400,000 |
| Holding period | At least three years |
| Processing | About 3–6 months |
| Schengen / UK | Visa required |
| Japan | Visa-free |
| US E-2 | Eligible to apply |
Versus Caribbean programmes
- Threshold: Turkey is higher (property USD 400,000) but the asset is recoverable.
- Speed: Among the faster options, similar to Vanuatu.
- Access: No Schengen or UK visa-free travel, but Japan access and an E-2 path.
- Grenada: Lower donation, also E-2 eligible, plus Schengen and UK visa-free.
Who it suits
Applicants who want a recoverable property investment, value Japan travel or a US E-2 route, and can accept the lack of European visa-free access.