Real Estate Investment
Investors must purchase a freehold property with a title deed or land, and the investment should be made before applying for citizenship. The property investment must be kept for 3 years.
The Turkish government launched Turkey’s Citizenship by Investment Program in January 2017 to encourage foreign direct investment and grow the country's real estate sector. The program allows foreign investors to obtain Turkey Citizenship and an irrevocable Turkish passport without having to reside in the country or give up their current nationality.
You and your family can benefit from irrevocable Turkish citizenship for a lifetime, and future family members can obtain citizenship by descent.
In addition to the main applicant, a spouse and children under 18 years old can obtain a Turkish passport.
Effortless Process
No need to renounce your current citizenship(s).
Visa-free travel to 111 countries, including Japan, South Korea, and Singapore.
The Reputable Turkish passport makes it easy to obtain visas when required.
Business and Security Benefits
The E-2 treaty signed by Turkey and the United States allows Turkish citizens to run a substantial business and reside in the United States.
Investors can recover the money they invested 3 years after obtaining Turkish citizenship.
Turkey’s housing cost increases by 15-25% each year providing additional profit when selling the property three years later.
Turkey Citizenship offers Visa-Free to 111 countries including Japan, South Korea and Singapore
Turkey Citizenship offers Visa-Free to 111 countries including Japan, South Korea and Singapore
*The list of countries is subject to variations depending on each government's policy and so is access to these countries.
To be eligible for the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program, the applicant must make a property investment in Turkey’s real estate market or make a capital transfer in one of Turkey's approved sector.
Investors must purchase a freehold property with a title deed or land, and the investment should be made before applying for citizenship. The property investment must be kept for 3 years.
Investors may obtain citizenship by making a capital transfer in one of Turkey's approved sector. The investment must be kept for 3 years.
In addition to the investment, the following government fees must be paid:
In addition to the required investment, there are other costs for the Turkey citizenship by investment program, which include Citizenship Invest professional fees, official application forms, citizenship and passport certification, courier, and other disbursements. You will receive a detailed quotation with no hidden costs tailored to your situation.
To begin the process of obtaining Turkish citizenship by investment with Citizenship Invest (CI), you will need to:
Sign Citizenship Invest Retainer Agreement and pay the retainer invoice.
Collect the necessary documents with CI’s guidance.
Select the property that qualifies for the program’s specifications and permits with CI’s assistance.
After obtaining the title deed for the property, CI will apply for both a residency permit and citizenship at the same time.
The government may also require an interview with you in Turkey.
After you receive your Citizenship Certificate and passport, the balance of CI’s professional fee will be due for payment to ensure a swift issuance of your documents.
The estimated processing time for Turkish citizenship depends on the processing time and the specific case.
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The applicant must be at least 18 years old.
The applicant must have a clean criminal record and a good reputation.
The applicant must be in good health and provide a medical certificate to prove it.
Must hold the investment for 3 years to obtain citizenship.
Citizenship Invest assigns a Document Collection Specialist to each case. By requesting the bare minimum from clients, the firm provides a bespoke service that simplifies the application process. Our job is to make document collection as easy as possible for the client, and when necessary, we obtain documents without their involvement. Please note that the list below is only a starting point. After assessing the specific case, Citizenship Invest creates a personalised checklist.
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