Turkey Citizenship by Real Estate Investment Program

Turkey Turkey
Process duration: from 8 months
Costs: from
$400,000
;

About the Immigration Program

Turkey’s Citizenship by Investment Program allows international investors to secure a powerful Turkish passport within months. By investing a minimum of $400,000 in prime real estate, applicants and their families gain lifelong citizenship rights, access to a thriving transcontinental economy, and robust rental yield opportunities in world-class metropolitan hubs like Istanbul.

Advantages
Process duration
Process duration
from 8 months
Costs
Costs
from
$400,000
Additional income
Additional income
Yes
Visa free entry
Visa free entry
Duration
Duration
1 months
Visa free entry

A Turkish passport grants visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 110 countries and territories worldwide, including Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Qatar, and most of Latin America. It also provides a seamless route to establishing a business in the USA via the E-2 Investor Visa program.

Turkey
Investment Options
Purchase a property Purchase a property
Option 1: Residential Property Purchase: Acquiring luxury or premium residential apartments, villas, or branded residences with a total value of $400,000 USD or more.
400000.00 USD
Purchase a property Purchase a property
Option 2: Commercial Real Estate: Investing in ready commercial units, offices, or retail spaces to generate steady high-yield rental returns.
400000.00 USD
Purchase a property Purchase a property
Option 3: Portfolio Diversification: Purchasing multiple properties (e.g., two or three smaller apartments) whose combined value meets or exceeds the $400,000 USD threshold, provided they are applied for simultaneously.
40000.00 USD
Additional expenses
Title Deed Transfer Fee (Tapu Harcı): 4% of the property’s declared value (usually split 2% between buyer and 2% seller, or paid entirely by the buyer depending on negotiation). Property Valuation Report: Approximately $1000 - $1200 USD. Notary & Translation Fees: Around $500 - $1,000 USD for all family documentation. Health Insurance: Mandatory for residency permits during processing, roughly $100 - $200 USD per person. Legal / Lawyer Fees: Typically ranging between $5,000 USD covering the entire citizenship application process for the family. 11000.00 USD
Applicant requirements
  • The main applicant must be at least 18 years of age.

  • Must possess a clean criminal record with no history of illegal entry or stay in Turkey.

  • Must make a qualifying real estate investment of at least $400,000 USD.

  • Funds for the property purchase must be transferred legally via bank wire directly from the buyer's account to the seller's account.

  • The acquired property must be held and not sold for a minimum period of 3 years.

Documents
  • Valid Passport (translated into Turkish and notarized).

  • Certificate of Birth (apostilled or certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

  • Clean Criminal Record/Police Clearance Certificate.

  • Biometric Passports Photos (6 pieces, biometric standard).

  • Proof of Address (Utility bill or bank statement from the country of residence).

  • Turkish Tax Number (Vergi Numarası).

  • Official Property Valuation Report (Ekspertiz Raporu) and Title Deed (Tapu).

  • Bank transfer receipts (Dekont) showing full payment from the investor to the seller.

  • Spouse’s Passport (translated and notarized).

  • Marriage Certificate (apostilled/legalized).

  • Birth Certificates for all dependent children under 18 (apostilled/legalized).

  • Biometric Photos for each family member.

Stages of obtaining the program
Property Selection & Valuation
from 1 month
Stage description: Select the qualifying real estate asset, obtain the official valuation report (Ekspertiz), and complete the direct bank transfer of funds to the seller.
Title Deed Transfer & Certificate of Conformity
from 1 month
Stage description: Transfer the title deed (Tapu) at the Land Registry Office with a 3-year non-sale restriction. Apply for the Certificate of Conformity (Uygunluk Belgesi) from the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization.
Investor Residency Permit Application
from 1 month
Stage description: Gather all legal documents and apply for a special short-term investor residence permit (61-G), which is approved almost instantly to bridge the time until citizenship.
Citizenship Submission & Passport Issuance
from 4 months
Stage description: Submit the final citizenship dossier to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management. Once approved by the presidency, the applicant receives Turkish ID cards and passports.
Rights and obligations after receiving
  • Full right to live, work, open businesses, and study in Turkey without restriction.

  • Access to free state medical care and education systems for the entire family.

  • Right to pass citizenship down to future generations (children born after citizenship automatically become citizens).

  • Right to retain dual or multiple citizenships (Turkey allows dual nationality).

  • Right to lease out the purchased property immediately to enjoy passive rental income.

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