Turkish official gazette (10.09.2018) states that any foreigner purchasing or owning real estate of a required value in Turkey is now eligible for Turkish Citizenship. Starting from 12.06.2022, the required value of the property will be 400,000 USD.

CITIZENSHIP TYPES IN TURKEY

MARRIAGE

Foreigners can obtain citizenship after 3 years of marriage to a Turkish national. Certain conditions apply eg posing no threat to national security or public

PROPERTY AND RESIDENCE PERMIT HOLDERS

Any property owner in Turkey who has lived in the country for a straight, uninterrupted period of 5 years (article 11 of Act 3901) can apply. There is not a minimal amount for the property value.

THE TURQUOISE SYSTEM (introduced in 2017)

This allows people who have skills or attributes in technology, economics, sports, culture and arts, together with business executives and investors to apply for an alternative type of citizenship that grants almost full rights.

CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT

The Turkish government introduced a new system in 2018 to become a Turkish citizen. People who are eligible to apply include anyone who has bought a property worth at least 400.000 USD or deposited 500.000 USD in Turkish banks. You are not allowed to sell the property for three years. People who have invested at least 500.000 USD in fixed capital or employ 50 Turkish people are also eligible.

INVESTMENT OPTIONS

Buy Properties Worth 400.000 USD * with a deed restriction not to sell for 3 years

Deposit 500.000 USD Cash in Turkish Banks * with a condition not to withdraw for 3 years

Buy Government Bonds Worth 500.000 USD * with a condition not to sell for 3 years

Buy Shares Worth 500.000 USD in Turkish REITs or VCTs * with a condition not to sell for 3 years

Make 500.000 USD Fixed-Asset Investment

Hire 50 Employees in Your Company

WHY TURKISH PASSPORT

WE WILL BE HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU OBTAIN A TURKISH PASSPORT WHEN YOU PURCHASE A PROPERTY IN TURKEY.

The Benefits Of Owning a Turkish Passport Are;

MAIN STEPS FOR TURKISH CITIZENHIP BY INVESTMENT

GETTING A TAX NUMBER

Getting a tax number is the first step to starting your application. We will go to the tax office with your original passport and obtain your tax number in 15 minutes.

OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT

Opening a Turkish bank account in your name. Original passport and photos are required. You will also need a utility bill which shows your current address in your country.

FIND AND PURCHASE THE PROPERTY

Purchasing the property which will be worth a minimum of 400.000 USD and proof of payment by your bank. Habitation licence granted and suitable for valuation

CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY

The value of the property will be determined by an official valuation survey done by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization. The value of the property must be at least 400.000 USD in the valuation report.

RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATION

You are required to have a valid resident permit before the citizenship application. You will apply to Directorate General of Migration Management. Only the investor is obliged to obtain the permit, not the whole family.

 

TURKISH CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION

All your documents are now ready to make an application for Turkish Citizenship. We make sure your application is sent to the Ministry of Interior Directorate General Of Immigration Management in Ankara. Your application should be completed between 45 to 60 days. Updates on your application can be obtained from the Interior Ministry.