Turkey Citizenship by Investment
A qualifying USD 400,000 property investment may support a Turkish citizenship application, subject to the statutory holding requirement, background checks and approval.
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 families planning education, healthcare and later life. Check eligibility, insurance, school admission and costs separately; residence does not automatically provide free public benefits.
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
Check current entry rules for each destination
Corporate Tax
25%
Visa-Free Travel
Visa-free, visa-on-arrival or electronic-visa access depends on destination and purpose; check official entry requirements before travel.
Major Country Passport
Turkish citizenship does not make a person tax-exempt; assess applicable income, property, inheritance and gift obligations.
Family Together
A spouse and eligible minor or dependent children may apply under the rules; parents do not automatically obtain citizenship with the principal.
Stepping Stone to the US
E-2 eligibility separately requires US investment, nationality and applicable domicile conditions; a passport alone is insufficient.
Tax Advantages & Wealth Planning
No Global Taxation Pressure for Non-Tax Residents
Tax residence is not determined solely by whether a stay exceeds six months; domicile, income source, treaties and any applicable special regime also matter. Turkish citizenship or property investment does not itself exempt all foreign income, assets or reporting obligations.
Education System & Children's Future
Numerous International Schools & Low-Score Admission for Overseas Chinese Students
Compare Turkish schools and programmes against family needs. For later international-student applications to Chinese universities, separately check nationality status, when foreign nationality was acquired, actual overseas residence and each institution's academic and examination rules. A Turkish passport does not automatically confer test-free admission to Tsinghua or Peking University.
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?
Citizenship-investment property generally carries a registered restriction against sale for at least three years. Before selling after that period, check title, programme compliance and individual circumstances; sale eligibility is not a promise of irrevocable nationality in every situation or capital recovery.
Can a Turkish passport really get me to the US?
Türkiye is an E-2 treaty country, but the applicant needs a qualifying substantial investment and genuine operating enterprise, subject to independent US review. Those who obtained nationality through investment and have not previously held E status also face a requirement for at least three continuous years of domicile in that treaty country before applying. E-2 is nonimmigrant status, not an automatic US green card.
With the Turkish Lira depreciating, will I lose money buying property?
A USD quotation does not eliminate property-price, currency, transaction-cost or liquidity risk. Independently check valuation, title, payment currency and exit arrangements; rising USD values, capital protection and a perfect hedge against lira risk cannot be guaranteed.