CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT

Turkish Citizenship by Investment

What Is the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program?

The Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program allows foreign investors to obtain Turkish citizenship by making a qualifying investment under the amendments to the Turkish Citizenship Code (September 2018).

Investment Criteria

To qualify, investors must:

  • Purchase real estate worth at least USD 400,000, with a three-year no-sale condition.
  • Have a clean criminal record.
  • Comply with Turkish immigration and investment laws.

No language test or residency requirement applies.

Step-by-Step Citizenship Application Process

  1. Obtain Turkish Tax ID Number
  2. Open a Turkish Bank Account
  3. Select and Purchase Property
  4. Transfer the Investment Amount
  5. Finalize the Property Sale
  6. Prepare and Submit Required Documentation
  7. Apply for Turkish Residence Permit
  8. File Citizenship Application
  9. Provide Biometrics
  10. Receive Turkish ID Cards and Passports

Application Timeline

The full process from investment to citizenship approval and passport typically takes 6 months (current processing time).
Applicants can also complete biometric verification at Turkish consulates worldwide.

Benefits of Turkish Citizenship by Investment

  • Citizenship for the investor and all family members
  • Quick processing.
  • No residency or language requirement
  • Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over one hundred destinations
  • Lifetime access to public healthcare
  • Dual citizenship permitted
  • No obligation to declare global wealth
  • Exemption from compulsory military service for TCBI applicants
  • Potential future EU and Schengen access (Turkey is an EU candidate country)

Tax Considerations for Turkish Citizens

Becoming a Turkish citizen does not automatically make you a tax resident.

  • Tax Resident: Individuals spending more than 183 days in Turkey per year or whose primary interests are in Turkey.
  • Non-Resident: Taxed only on income generated in Turkey.

Turkey has double taxation treaties with over 80 countries, helping investors avoid paying tax twice on the same income.

Advantages of Turkish Citizenship

  • Fast-track process
  • Access to high-quality healthcare and education
  • Strategic location connecting Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
  • Visa-free access to over one hundred destinations, including Japan, South Korea, and Singapore
  • Dual citizenship allowed

Why Invest in Turkey?

Turkey offers a unique combination of cultural heritage, modern infrastructure, and strong economic growth.
The country’s welcoming attitude toward foreigners, world-class healthcare, and excellent education system make it an ideal location for both investment and residence.

As a G20 and NATO member and EU candidate, Turkey provides stability, global mobility, and strategic advantages for international investors.