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By Av. Serkan Kara, Istanbul Bar No. 53770<\/em>
Last updated: 14 June 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

Turkish citizenship by investment lets a foreign national acquire a Turkish passport by making a qualifying investment and holding it for the period fixed by regulation, without a residence or language requirement. The investment routes are real estate, a blocked bank deposit, government debt instruments, fund participation shares, or fixed capital, each carrying a minimum amount and a holding period set by the Turkish Citizenship Law Implementing Regulation<\/a>. Spouses and children under 18 are included in the same application. The legal basis is the exceptional naturalization provision of Citizenship Law No. 5901<\/a>, applied through the Implementing Regulation. Because the monetary thresholds are set by regulation and have been revised before, confirm the figure that applies on your filing date rather than relying on any single published number.<\/p>\n

What is Turkish citizenship by investment?<\/h2>\n

Turkish citizenship by investment is the acquisition of Turkish nationality through the exceptional naturalization route, granted to a foreign national who makes a qualifying investment and keeps it for the regulated holding period. It is created under Citizenship Law No. 5901 and administered through its Implementing Regulation. Unlike residence-based naturalization, it does not require prior residence in Turkey, a language test, or physical presence during processing.<\/p>\n

The route is exceptional naturalization decided at the discretion of the competent authorities once the legal and documentary conditions are met. Because eligibility turns on documentary compliance rather than on time spent in the country, the quality of the file and the accuracy of the valuation and banking paperwork are decisive. For applicants weighing this against other pathways, our immigration and residence permit services<\/a> set out the residence-based alternatives.<\/p>\n

Which investment routes qualify for citizenship?<\/h2>\n

Five routes qualify: a real estate purchase, a blocked bank deposit, the purchase of government debt instruments, the purchase of real estate or venture capital fund participation shares, and a fixed capital investment. Each route carries a minimum amount and a three-year holding period set by the Implementing Regulation. A job creation route based on employing a regulated number of workers also exists.<\/p>\n

The amounts below reflect the thresholds in force when this guide was last updated. The Implementing Regulation has been amended before, so treat any figure as subject to revision and verify the amount that applies on your own filing date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Route<\/th>\nMinimum amount<\/th>\nHolding period<\/th>\nKey documentary condition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Real estate purchase<\/td>\nUSD 400,000 (regulation-set)<\/td>\n3 years<\/td>\nSPK-licensed valuation report and a no-sale annotation on the title deed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Blocked bank deposit<\/td>\nUSD 500,000 (regulation-set)<\/td>\n3 years<\/td>\nFunds blocked in an approved Turkish bank with a written non-withdrawal commitment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Government debt instruments<\/td>\nUSD 500,000 (regulation-set)<\/td>\n3 years<\/td>\nPurchased through an authorized institution with a precise paper trail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fund participation shares<\/td>\nUSD 500,000 (regulation-set)<\/td>\n3 years<\/td>\nCapital Markets Board confirmation of the qualifying instrument<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fixed capital investment<\/td>\nUSD 500,000 (regulation-set)<\/td>\n3 years<\/td>\nMinistry confirmation that the investment qualifies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Real estate purchase<\/h3>\n

The real estate route is the most common. The investor buys one or more properties whose combined declared value meets the regulated minimum, supported by an SPK-licensed valuation report. Residential, commercial, and land parcels all qualify and can be combined to reach the threshold. The declared value must equal or exceed the regulated amount measured against the Central Bank exchange rate on the transfer date, and a no-sale annotation (serh) is registered on the title deed (tapu) for the holding period. The property must be acquired from a Turkish citizen or a Turkish company; a transfer between two foreign nationals does not qualify. Property acquisition itself follows the general rules covered in our real estate and property acquisition practice<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Blocked bank deposit<\/h3>\n

The deposit route requires placing the regulated minimum into an approved Turkish bank, where it stays blocked for the holding period under a written non-withdrawal commitment confirmed to the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency. The funds are returnable once the holding period ends.<\/p>\n

Government debt and fund participation<\/h3>\n

An investor can instead purchase government debt instruments or real estate and venture capital fund participation shares at the regulated minimum, held for the same period and confirmed by the Capital Markets Board. These routes suit applicants who prefer a financial instrument to property and can document the holding precisely.<\/p>\n

Fixed capital and job creation<\/h3>\n

A fixed capital investment establishes or expands a business in Turkey at the regulated minimum, confirmed by the Ministry of Industry and Technology. A separate job creation route grants eligibility to an investor who employs a regulated number of workers verified by the Social Security Institution. Entrepreneurs structuring a Turkish entity will also need the corporate steps handled by our company formation services<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Who is eligible to apply?<\/h2>\n

Any foreign national of any age can apply, with no language test and no requirement to live in Turkey before, during, or after the application. Turkey permits dual and multiple citizenship, so an applicant does not renounce an existing nationality. A spouse and children under 18 are included in the same application without an additional investment. Children over 18 apply independently with their own qualifying investment.<\/p>\n

A short list of nationalities is excluded by policy from the program. Because that list and source-of-funds expectations change, confirm your eligibility and documentary position before committing funds.<\/p>\n

How does the application process work?<\/h2>\n

The process runs in sequence: secure a tax number and bank account, make the qualifying investment, obtain the Certificate of Conformity, secure a residence permit, then file the citizenship application with the Directorate General of Population and Citizenship Affairs. Each stage produces a document the next stage depends on, so an error early in the chain delays everything after it.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Tax number and bank account<\/h3>\n

Before investing, the applicant obtains a Turkish tax identification number from a local tax office and opens a Turkish bank account. Both can be arranged through a legal representative holding a power of attorney, which is what allows the rest of the file to proceed without the applicant being physically present.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Make the qualifying investment<\/h3>\n

For real estate, the purchase is completed at the Land Registry Office, the no-sale annotation is registered on the title deed, and the SPK valuation report and DAB foreign exchange certificate are prepared so the declared value and the currency conversion match. For a deposit or debt instrument, the funds are transferred to an approved institution and a written commitment confirms the blocked holding period. Aligning the valuation, the DAB certificate, and the deed value is the single most common point of failure.<\/p>\n

Step 3: Obtain the Certificate of Conformity<\/h3>\n

The Certificate of Conformity is the government document confirming that the investment meets the citizenship conditions. It is issued by the authority matching the route: the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre for real estate, the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency for deposits, the Capital Markets Board for debt instruments and fund shares, and the Ministry of Industry and Technology for fixed capital or job creation. The citizenship application cannot be filed without it.<\/p>\n

Step 4: Residence permit<\/h3>\n

A valid residence permit is required before the citizenship application is submitted. Investment-based permits are processed through the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management and move quickly once the Certificate of Conformity is in hand. Our residence permit team<\/a> manages this step alongside the investment file.<\/p>\n

Step 5: File the citizenship application<\/h3>\n

The complete file is submitted to the Directorate General of Population and Citizenship Affairs. It typically includes the passport and certified translations, the Certificate of Conformity, the residence permit, apostilled and translated birth certificates for every applicant, a marriage certificate where relevant, biometric photographs, the title deed or investment documentation, and a criminal record check from the home country.<\/p>\n

Step 6: Receive the ID and passport<\/h3>\n

Once the application is approved, the applicants receive Turkish identity cards and can then apply for passports. A legal representative holding a power of attorney can complete the entire sequence, so the investor need not be in Turkey while the file is processed.<\/p>\n

How long does the process take?<\/h2>\n

From completed investment to passport, the process commonly takes several months. The earlier stages, securing the Certificate of Conformity and the residence permit, move in weeks, while the citizenship review itself accounts for most of the elapsed time. Files with multiple properties, complex source-of-funds documentation, or missing apostilles take longer.<\/p>\n

Published processing estimates shift with workload at the competent directorates, so treat any timeline as an estimate rather than a guarantee and build margin into commitments that depend on the passport date.<\/p>\n

What does the process cost beyond the investment?<\/h2>\n

Beyond the investment itself, applicants budget for transaction taxes, the SPK valuation report, sworn translation and notary fees, administrative registry fees, mandatory earthquake insurance for residential property, and legal fees. The exact figures depend on property type, the number of family members, and the scope of services, and several of these line items are set in Turkish lira and move with official tariffs.<\/p>\n

First-time foreign buyers paying in foreign currency may qualify for a VAT exemption on qualifying new-build properties, which materially affects the total. Because tax rates and exemptions are amended periodically, confirm the current treatment before you model the cost. Tax structuring questions are handled by our tax and customs practice<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What are the benefits of Turkish citizenship?<\/h2>\n

Turkish citizenship grants the right to live and work in Turkey, access to its healthcare and education systems, full use of its banking and financial services, and a passport with broad visa-free or visa-on-arrival access. It is held alongside an existing nationality, and it can be passed to descendants.<\/p>\n

Two features draw investors in particular. Turkish citizens can apply for a US E-2 treaty investor visa, which opens a route to operating a business in the United States, and they can access a multi-year Schengen visa facility under the applicable bilateral arrangements. The precise country count for visa-free travel and the terms of these visa facilities change with diplomatic agreements, so verify the current position for the passports and destinations that matter to you. Investors building a cross-border structure often pair citizenship with foreign direct investment<\/a> and corporate<\/a> planning.<\/p>\n

Is the citizenship permanent?<\/h2>\n

Citizenship acquired through investment is permanent and is not subject to renewal. It can be revoked only in narrow circumstances, principally where it was obtained through fraud or material misrepresentation, which is why an accurate, fully documented file matters well beyond approval. After the holding period ends, the investor may sell the underlying property or release the deposit while keeping citizenship.<\/p>\n

This permanence is also why valuation accuracy is not a formality. A file that documents the full, true value protects against later revocation audits, whereas an understated declaration creates a standing risk even after the passport is issued.<\/p>\n

What are the most common mistakes?<\/h2>\n

Most rejections trace to a handful of documentary errors rather than to ineligibility. Avoiding them is largely a matter of preparing the valuation, banking, and family paperwork correctly before filing.<\/p>\n