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Is it easy to obtain Turkish citizenship?
Table of Contents
- Is it easy to obtain Turkish citizenship?
- What are the conditions for obtaining Turkish citizenship by buying a property?
- What are the official documents required to obtain Turkish citizenship through real estate investment?
- What are the steps to obtaining Turkish citizenship through real estate investment?
The demand and desire to obtain Turkish citizenship is increasing by Arab and foreign investors, due to the advantages that Turkish citizenship grants to its holder, as follows:
- When you obtain Turkish citizenship, you will hold a Turkish passport, which is ranked among the strongest and best passports in the world, which is valid for 10 years when receiving it and can be renewed for life.
- The Turkish passport’s ranking among the world countries is 38 and the number of visa-free destinations that can be accessed with a Turkish passport is 124.
- Enjoying the rights of citizenship, candidacy, and vote in the various Turkish elections.
- Granting Turkish citizenship to the wife and children under the age of 18.
- You can keep your original nationality without being forced to renounce it.
- Free treatment at the state's expense in all government hospitals, and at low prices in private hospitals.
- Free education, benefit from grants and educational opportunities in Turkish public and private schools and universities.
- Benefit from the retirement system upon reaching the age of 60 years and above or after completing 25 years of work.
These striking advantages, which are a goal and demand for many investors, are considered a safe way for them to travel around the world and visit many countries, which serves their investment purposes easier and more profitably.
Is it easy to obtain Turkish citizenship?
To answer this question, we will first mention the ways to obtain Turkish citizenship, which are:
- Buying a property or a group of real estate on Turkish lands with a value of $400.000.
- Establishing a company and creating jobs for 50 Turkish citizens.
- Investment with a capital of $500.000.
- Deposit an amount of $500.000 in Turkish banks.
We conclude from the above that obtaining Turkish citizenship through real estate investment is one of the easiest and fastest ways, as it takes 60-90 days at most to obtain a Turkish passport.
What are the conditions for obtaining Turkish citizenship by buying a property?
According to the recent amendments issued on 04/13/2022, the conditions for obtaining Turkish citizenship by purchasing a property are as follows:
- Buying a property or a group of real estate on Turkish lands with a value of at least $400.000.
- Maintaining the property and not selling it for at least 3 years.
- The person wishing to buy a property and obtain Turkish citizenship should hold one of the nationalities that are allowed to own and buy real estate in Turkey. This law includes most nationalities except for the following nationalities: Syrian, Armenian, Cuban, Nigerian, and North Korean.
What are the official documents required to obtain Turkish citizenship through real estate investment?
- A copy of the property title deed in Turkey (Tapu) certified by the notary public.
- The real estate appraisal report, issued by an accredited Turkish institution, and not exceeding 3 months from the date of submitting the application for Turkish citizenship, and the value of the property registered in the property appraisal report must be in accordance with the amount registered in the title deed (Tapu).
- All original payment receipts from the buyer's bank account.
- All original receivables from the seller's bank account.
- Receipt of proof of payment of the Turkish citizenship application tax.
- Authorization from the buyer to a certified Turkish lawyer to submit the Turkish citizenship file.
- A copy of the real estate owner's passport translated into Turkish, and the passport of the wife and children under the age of 18 and certified by the notary public.
- A copy of the marriage contract translated into Turkish and certified by a notary public.
- A document proving the place and date of birth (birth certificate) for all family members, translated into Turkish and certified by a notary public.
- A non-judgmental document for the owner of the property and his wife, to be extracted from Turkey.
- A family statement document or family book, translated into Turkish and certified by a notary public.
- Two personal photos for all family members.
- Obtaining a tax number for all family members.
What are the steps to obtaining Turkish citizenship through real estate investment?
- Buying a property or several properties worth at least $400.000 and maintaining the property and not selling it for at least 3 years. We, at Luxury Signature, strive to help our valued customers by providing free real estate consultations, providing you with all the necessary details about the property, and providing the best real estate offers that are commensurate with the conditions for obtaining Turkish citizenship.
- Preparing the official papers necessary to complete the purchase process and obtain the title deed, which include:
The buyer's passport translated into Turkish and certified by a notary public in Turkey (Notre).
A copy of the personal identity of the purchaser of the property, or the official power of attorney in the case that the buyer appoints someone to represent him.
One personal (biometric) photo of the seller, and two photos of the buyer.
DASK property earthquake insurance paper.
Real estate registry document.
Extracting a tax number for the buyer.
A common allowance document from the municipality to which the property belongs.
Real estate appraisal report.
- After obtaining the title deed of the property, you can apply for Turkish citizenship, and prepare the required official papers mentioned earlier.
- Submission of the application file for Turkish citizenship, including all the required official papers and the registration of the electronic application. In the case of the successful registration of the application, the citizenship procedures will start, and the investor does not need to be present during the application period for Turkish citizenship, as he can appoint a trusted authority to ensure that his application is followed up to the end.
Luxury Signature helps you obtain Turkish citizenship through real estate investment in Turkey within only three months, under the supervision of a professional legal team on all procedures and processes, from the first step until receiving the
Frequently asked questions
Obtaining Turkish citizenship through real estate investment is one of the easiest and fastest ways, as it takes 60-90 days at most to obtain a Turkish passport.
- Buying a real estate or group of real estate on Turkish lands with a value of at least $400.000.
- Maintaining the property and not selling it for at least 3 years.
- The person wishing to buy real estate and obtain Turkish citizenship must hold one of the nationalities that are allowed to own and buy real estate in Turkey. This law includes most nationalities except for the following nationalities: Syrian, Armenian, Cuban, Nigerian, and North Korean.
It is not required to reside in Turkey, or even to come, as our company’s lawyer or any reliable person in Turkey can be assigned to carry out this process completely.
Foreigners can obtain a Turkish passport under the Turkish Citizenship Law, which outlines the requirements and procedures for acquiring citizenship. According to the law, individuals can become Turkish citizens through several methods, including birth, marriage, adoption, and naturalization.
To become a Turkish citizen through investment, you need to purchase real estate worth at least $400.000, invest a minimum of $500.000 in fixed capital, or deposit at least $500.000 into a Turkish bank account.
Yes, many governmental and private services offer digital tools to facilitate property purchase procedures, such as verifying the title deed (tapu) and electronically transferring documents and signatures. It is important to ensure the security and safety of these services.