Turkey Citizenship by Investment
Purchase a $400,000 property to obtain a Eurasian major country passport, an excellent asset allocation.
Country Overview & Core Advantages
The Turkey Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program, launched in 2017, allows foreign investors and their dependents to obtain Turkish citizenship by making a qualifying investment in the country. Primarily centered around real estate, investors can gain a second citizenship by purchasing Turkish property. With Turkey's vibrant real estate market and other economic investment opportunities, combined with the path to citizenship, this program attracts global investors looking to enhance international mobility, diversify asset allocation, and enter a strategic economy connecting Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Global Asset Allocators
People looking to hedge single-currency risk, seek steady investment returns, and gain overseas status.
Family Education & Retirement Planning
For children's top-tier education resources and the whole family's free high-quality healthcare and retirement security.
High-Frequency International Business Travelers
Urgently need a high-value passport or Green Card for spontaneous global travel, skipping tedious visa applications.
Processing Time
6-8 Months
Min Investment
$400,000
Residency Req.
No residency requirement whatsoever
Passport Power
52nd Globally (118 visa-free countries)
Corporate Tax
25%
Visa-Free Travel
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 150 countries and territories.
Major Country Passport
No residency requirement. No personal income tax, wealth tax, or estate tax. Citizenship can be passed down to future generations.
Family Together
Spouses, children, and parents can be included in the application.
Stepping Stone to the US
Eligible to apply for the US E-2 investor visa.
Tax Advantages & Wealth Planning
No Global Taxation Pressure for Non-Tax Residents
Turkey does not impose global income tax on non-tax residents. As long as you do not reside in Turkey for more than 6 months a year, your massive business profits and financial assets outside Turkey do not need to be declared or taxed by the Turkish government, allowing for extremely free cross-border capital movement.
Education System & Children's Future
Numerous International Schools & Low-Score Admission for Overseas Chinese Students
Istanbul is a super metropolis spanning Europe and Asia, with a plethora of pure American and British international schools. Crucially, by directly obtaining Turkish citizenship, your children can apply to top Asian universities like Tsinghua and Peking University as "foreign students" without taking written exams, provided they meet overseas residency requirements.
Application Requirements & Key Thresholds
Real Client Approvals & Timelines
"Turkey spans Europe and Asia, making it a crucial hub for my business. The Turkish passport obtained through buying property is not just a high-quality real estate investment, but the most effective identity to avoid international sanctions and conduct business freely globally."
Standard Application & Processing Steps
Remote Selection & Deposit
Remotely or via a field trip, select a compliant property over $400,000.
Title Transfer
Pay the balance, complete the property transfer, and get the title deed (TAPU) with a 3-year restricted sale annotation.
Submit Residency & Citizenship
First apply for the investor residency card, then immediately submit the Turkish citizenship application.
Oath & Passport
Upon approval, go to a Turkish consulate abroad to record biometrics, take the oath, and collect the passport.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I have to hold the $400,000 property forever?
No. The Turkish citizenship by investment law explicitly states that the purchased property only needs to be held for 3 years. After 3 years, you can sell the property on the free market to cash out, and your Turkish citizenship status **will not be affected in any way**, achieving extremely low sunk costs.
Can a Turkish passport really get me to the US?
Yes. Turkey is an E-2 investor visa treaty country with the US. After getting a Turkish passport, you can apply for an E-2 visa by investing a hundred thousand dollars or so to open a small business in the US. The spouse can work freely in the US, and children can attend public schools for free. This is a famous "roundabout route to the US."
With the Turkish Lira depreciating, will I lose money buying property?
The properties we select for our clients in Turkey are all **priced and settled in USD**. Due to severe inflation, Turkey's local real estate market has developed a strong value-preservation effect in core areas; USD prices have not only not dropped but steadily increased, perfectly hedging the Lira exchange rate risk.