Getting Information About Turkish Citizenship

In 20th September 2018, Turkish Government announced that they were starting numerous incentives in the program of citizenship with investment. Accordingly, the amount required for citizenship via investment program was decreased to $250,000 USD from $1 Million USD. With the latest update, foreigners who purchase real estate in Turkey worth at least $400,000 USD have the right to apply for Turkish citizenship. This right applies not only to the investor but also to the legally married spouse and children under 18.

Different ways to obtain Turkish Citizenship by Investment

Acquire real estate investment worth at least US$400,000
Make a fixed capital investment of at least $500,000 USD in Turkey
Bank deposit into a Turkish Bank at least $500,000 USD or equivalent foreign currency
Acquire Government Bonds of at least 500,000 USD or equivalent foreign currency
Create jobs for at least 50 people in Turkey as attested by the Ministry
Minimum $500,000 USD into real estate investment fund or venture capital investment fund

How to obtain Turkish Passport through buying property?

Step 1: Get a Tax Registration Number
Step 2: Open Turkish Bank Account
Step 3: Find the property for sale
Step 4: Buy the property in Turkey
Step 5: Obtain the Certificate of Conformity
Step 6: Apply for Turkish Residency
Step 7: Apply for Turkish Citizenship

Steps for Turkish Citizenship Application by Real Estate Investment

Step 1 — Get a Tax Registration Number

Tax Registration number can be obtained from any tax office in Turkey. Original Passport and Photos are required.

Step 2 — Open a Turkish Bank Account

Documentation of transactions during the buying stage will be necessary. Original Passport and Tax Registration Number are required. An Official Document (such as Public Utility Bill) that shows your current address is required to open a bank account.

Step 3 — Find the Property

Needs to be a total value of $400,000 USD or equivalent in Turkish Lira (can be single or multiple units). Properties must be completed or close to completion with Habitation License granted and construction servitude or title deed ready. Must be suitable for an official valuation survey.

Step 4 — Buy the Property

Use a bank transfer and document the transaction by receipt. Get the title deed registry and/or notarized sales contract annotated with “not to be sold for three years” as part of the requirement. After three years you can sell your property investment in Turkey as your citizenship is guaranteed forever.

Step 5 — Obtain the Certificate of Conformity

Provide the official valuation survey and submit the bank transfer receipt. Apply to Ministry of Environment and Urbanization.

Step 6 — Apply for Turkish Residency

Gather the required documents before applying for your residence permit. Apply to Directorate General of Migration Management. The residence permit is an important step to receiving your citizenship and eventual passport.

Step 7 — Apply for Turkish Citizenship by Investment

Gather the required documents before applying for citizenship. Apply to Directorate General of Migration Management

Required Documents needed for Turkish Citizenship by Investment

Birth Certificate — each copy of the birth certificate needs to be stamped and authenticated OR Apostilled in accordance with the Apostle Convention.
Certificate of Residence — proof of address needs to be provided. Bank statements or utility bills will NOT be accepted. Each certificate needs to be stamped and authenticated OR Apostilled in accordance with the Apostle Convention.
Marital Status — Vital Record that shows all family members as the husband, wife and children, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate. Each certificate needs to be stamped and authenticated or Apostilled. If the applicant is widowed, Spouse’s Death Certificate
Health Insurance
12 Biometric Photos taken on white background — 4 Biometric photos taken against a white background and sized 5*6 are required for all persons applying. 8 more Biometric photos regular sized taken against white background are required from the main applicant.
Passport — A copy of your original Passport.
Original and Notarized Turkish translation of all documents
Power of Attorney granted
Application Forms — All completed and the filled in correctly

The Advantages of Turkish Passport

Opportunity to get citizenship without ever entering and staying in the country.
The fastest citizenship with investment program in the world.
Visa-free travel to over 115 countries, including countries such as Singapore, Japan, Qatar and South Korea.
Easy residence opportunity in the UK, the US and Canada.
High investment exchange opportunities.
A safe and friendly country for foreigners.
Advanced health and education systems.
A stable government.
Special incentives and tax reductions for foreign investors.

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