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Citizenship by investment
Turkey Citizenship by Investment
Buy real estate worth USD 400,000 and hold it for three years, and your whole family receives Turkish citizenship and passports.
Reviewed by Fergus Wu · Updated October 2026
Programme overview
Turkey’s citizenship by investment programme lets investors obtain citizenship by buying real estate or through other specified investments. The real estate route is the most common, requiring property worth at least USD 400,000 held for three years; other routes, including bank deposits, government bonds and funds, generally start from USD 500,000.
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InvestmentFrom USD 400,000
Investment routesReal estate, deposits, bonds, funds or business
Stay requirementNo need to relocate
FamilySpouse and children under 18
Summary
The most common route to Turkish citizenship by investment is buying real estate worth at least USD 400,000 and committing to hold it for three years. Other routes include USD 500,000 in bank deposits, government bonds or funds. There is no need to relocate, and your spouse and children under 18 can become citizens with you.
Key benefits of Turkey citizenship
- Citizenship for the whole familyYour spouse and children under 18 become citizens with you, with no residence or PR stage first.
- No need to relocateThere is no minimum-stay requirement; you usually need to visit in person during the process.
- Citizenship through propertyBuy property worth USD 400,000 or more and commit not to sell it for three years; you can live in it or rent it out.
- Bank deposit optionDeposit USD 500,000 in a Turkish bank and keep it there for three years, with no asset purchase needed.
- Dual citizenship allowedTürkiye allows dual citizenship; whether you can keep your current nationality depends on your home country's rules.
- Visa-free to 110+ destinationsVisa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 110 destinations.
Why Global Immigrate for Turkey citizenship
- families approved
- 18+
- approval rate
- 99%
- offering this programme since
- 2019
Due diligence preparation
We review your background and source-of-funds documents in advance, reducing requests for more information and delays.
Comparing several countries
We compare total costs and what each passport can do for you — based on your travel needs, family size and budget — rather than selling a single programme.
Clear, transparent fees
All service fees and third-party costs are set out in writing before you sign — no hidden charges — and our refund terms are explained clearly.
Requirements
Investment options
Choose one of the following options; the other requirements are listed below.
- Option 1USD 400,000Real estate
- Held 3 years
- Property valuation and certificate of eligibility
- Option 2USD 500,000Bank deposit
- Held 3 years
- Option 3USD 500,000Government bonds
- Held 3 years
- Option 4USD 500,000Real estate or venture capital fund
- Held 3 years
- Option 5USD 500,000Private pension scheme
- Held 3 years
- Option 6USD 500,000Fixed capital investment
- Option 7Creating 50 jobs
Applicants generally need to meet the following:
- No criminal record
Investment rules
Investment requirements in detail
Under Article 20 of the Regulation on the Implementation of the Turkish Citizenship Law, you make one specified investment in your own name, obtain a certificate of eligibility from the responsible ministry, and then apply for a residence permit and citizenship. Routes cannot be combined to reach a threshold; most must be held for three years, and foreign currency must first be sold to a Turkish bank.
Real estate
MinimumUSD 400,000
Requirements and notes
Three-year no-sale annotation on the title; valuation report and currency-sale document required
Bank deposit
MinimumUSD 500,000
Requirements and notes
Foreign currency sold to the bank and held as a Turkish lira deposit for three years
Government bonds
MinimumUSD 500,000
Requirements and notes
Held for three years
Real estate or venture capital fund
MinimumUSD 500,000
Requirements and notes
Participation shares held for three years
Private pension (BES)
MinimumUSD 500,000
Requirements and notes
Kept in the pension system for three years
Fixed capital investment
MinimumUSD 500,000
Requirements and notes
Genuine productive assets, certified by the Ministry of Industry and Technology
Job creation
MinimumAt least 50 jobs
Requirements and notes
Certified by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security
Real estate: what qualifies
- The property must be a unit with condominium ownership or construction servitude, or a plot with a building on it; since 12 December 2023, bare land and agricultural land do not qualify.
- The sale price, the valuation report and the currency-sale document (DAB) must each separately reach USD 400,000; taxes, fees and commissions do not count.
- The valuation report must come from a valuer licensed by the Capital Markets Board (SPK), a member of the Valuation Experts Association (TDUB) and registered on TADEBİS. Reports indicate that since 28 September 2026 there is no single designated valuer and the valuation / amount-determination certificate (TTB) is valid for 12 months instead of six (the official implementation guide had not been published as at early October 2026; the Land Registry's current requirements prevail).
- Several properties may be combined to reach the threshold, provided each one meets these conditions.
- A unit with condominium ownership can also be bought under a notarised promise of sale, provided the full price is paid upfront and a three-year no-transfer annotation is registered.
What does not count and restrictions
- With a mortgage-financed purchase, the loan is deducted from the amount counted.
- Property bought in the name of a spouse, child or company does not count as the applicant's investment.
- Ineligible property includes shares held by several foreigners in one title, timeshares, agricultural land, mortgaged or otherwise encumbered property, and property already used for another citizenship application.
- Property transferred by a foreigner to a Turkish citizen or company in the last three years, property previously transferred by the buyer or their relatives, and property owned by a company in which the buyer or relatives are partners or managers are also ineligible.
- Cash payments or unexplained transfers stop the certificate being issued: payment must go through a bank with a receipt.
- Routes cannot be mixed — for example, a USD 200,000 property plus a USD 300,000 deposit does not qualify.
Currency conversion and holding
- For the real estate, deposit, bond, fund and pension routes, foreign currency must first be sold to a Turkish bank (which sells it on to the Central Bank), and the bank issues a currency purchase document (DAB).
- Deposit and bond money is then held in Turkish lira, so you carry the exchange-rate risk; thresholds are converted at the Central Bank's effective selling rate on the assessment date. On the bond route, a later fall in market price below the threshold does not affect the application or citizenship already granted.
- Property carries a three-year no-sale annotation on the title. You may live in it or let it, and other rights such as a mortgage may be registered; on inheritance the obligation passes to the heirs.
- Transferring the property back to the original owner or their first-degree relatives within three years cancels the certificate; selling to a third party after three years does not affect citizenship already granted.
- Deposits, bonds, fund shares and pensions must also be kept for three years; under Article 20/8 you may switch to another qualifying route to complete the period.
Family members
- The spouse must be married to you on the application date; a spouse married after citizenship is not covered.
- Minor and dependent children are included without a separate investment; independent adult children are not.
- For minor children, the other parent's consent is needed; if it is refused, a court decision is required.
- Each family member is still assessed individually for eligibility and national security.
Based on Turkey's Citizenship Law Implementation Regulation and Land Registry guidance as at November 2026; the rules applied by the Turkish authorities prevail and may change.
Our three guarantees
Full service-fee refund if refused
Guaranteed in your service agreement: if your application is refused, we refund the service fees you have paid in full — or you can switch to another suitable programme at no extra charge.
No extra charge for further documents or resubmission
If the authorities request further documents, or an application must be resubmitted, we handle it at no additional service fee.
Handled by professionals, fee fixed at signing
Every application is prepared and reviewed by our professional immigration team. Your service fee is fixed when you sign, with no additional charges afterwards.
Service fees exclude investment amounts, government fees and third-party costs. Refusals caused by false or incomplete information, or by the applicant not cooperating as required, are not eligible for a refund. Full terms are set out in the service agreement.
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Application process
- Assessment and property search2–4 weeksWe shortlist properties by budget and use.
- Purchase and valuation1–2 monthsComplete the purchase and obtain the certificate of eligibility.
- Residence and citizenship applicationSeveral monthsObtain a residence permit and submit the citizenship application.
- PassportAfter approvalReceive citizenship and passports on approval.
Pathway to PR and citizenship
- Citizenship and passportAbout 6–12 months
You and your family receive citizenship and a passport directly, with no residence or PR stage; passports are usually renewed every 5 to 10 years. You can keep your current nationality, subject to your home country’s rules.
Residence requirementNo residence requirement; property must be held for 3 years
General information only; requirements follow each country’s latest rules and can vary with your circumstances.
Turkey citizenship client stories
Client storyRental income from the property, and Turkish citizenship
Ms Fan’s Turkey citizenship experience. She wanted a second passport and a steady income.
Read the full storyClient storyNo need to move, documents coordinated, and Turkish passports for the familyMr Shek’s Turkey citizenship experience. He wanted second passports for the family.
Read the full storyClient storyTurkish citizenship through an Istanbul propertyMr Kung’s Turkey citizenship experience. He wanted a second passport for travel and planning.
Read the full storyCompared with other options: Citizenship by Investment
See the Citizenship by Investment overview| Programme | Investment | Status | Typical timeline | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Citizenship by InvestmentThis programme | Real estate USD 400,000 (held for three years) | Citizenship and passport | Usually about 6–12 months | Citizenship through real estate |
| Grenada Citizenship by Investment | Donation from USD 235,000 | Citizenship and passport | Usually a few months | A future US E-2 visa (after three years of residence) |
| St Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment | Donation from USD 250,000 | Citizenship and passport | Usually a few months | Prioritising visa-free access and a long track record |
| St Lucia Citizenship by Investment | Contribution from USD 240,000 (up to four family members) | Citizenship and passport | Recently about 12–18 months | Families prioritising Schengen access, or needing ties with Taiwan |
| Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment | Donation from USD 230,000 | Citizenship and passport | Usually a few months | Covering a family at lower cost |
| Dominica Citizenship by Investment | Donation from USD 200,000 | Citizenship and passport | Usually a few months | Families on a limited budget |
| Argentina Citizenship by Investment | Contribution from USD 350,000 (coming soon) | Citizenship and passport | Applications targeted for Q4 2026 | Families wanting a South American passport who can wait for the official launch |
| Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment | Donation USD 130,000 | Citizenship and passport | Usually within a few months | Prioritising speed and tax |
Turkey citizenship FAQ
Can I sell the property after three years?
Yes. Once the three-year holding period ends you can sell the property, and your citizenship is unaffected.
Do I need to live in Turkey?
No. There is no residence requirement, either when applying or after becoming a citizen.
Do I need to give up my current nationality?
Turkey recognises dual citizenship, but please confirm whether your current country of nationality allows it.
Sources
- Presidency of the Republic of Turkey Investment Office
- Ministry of Treasury and Finance (HMB): Procedures and principles for exceptional citizenship via government debt instruments
- Öner Law: Turkish citizenship by investment — 2026 requirements and process (law-firm write-up, used to fill gaps)
- NTV: Changes to the real estate and private pension citizenship criteria (Official Gazette, 13 May 2022)
- Property Turkey: Turkish citizenship changes — September 2026 update
- Mondaq: Acquisition of Turkish citizenship through real estate investment — application guide (law-firm article)
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