Turkish Citizenship FAQ
Yes, Turkish citizenship can be obtained by purchasing property or multiple properties with a total value of at least $400.000 USD, provided the properties are not sold for three years.
Yes, you can sell the property after three years.
You can buy apartments, houses, or land.
It usually takes about 3 to 6 months.
Yes, the wife and children under the age of 18 can obtain Turkish citizenship.
No, it is not necessary to speak Turkish to obtain citizenship.
The current minimum requirement is to purchase a property worth at least $400.000 USD.
Yes, you can purchase multiple properties as long as their combined value is $400.000 USD or more.
Yes, you must retain the property for at least 3 years.
Yes, you can rent out the property and earn income from it during the three-year period.
Yes, the property can be either residential or commercial.
The property must be evaluated by certified appraisal experts accredited by the Turkish government to ensure compliance with the required standards.
It is recommended to visit Turkey in person, but you can purchase online and then complete the transaction by appointing a lawyer through a power of attorney.
There is no law preventing an investor who has obtained Turkish citizenship from selling their property after three years. However, the property will no longer qualify for Turkish citizenship purposes, as Turkish law stipulates that a property can only be used once as the basis for obtaining Turkish citizenship.
Investing in Turkish citizenship can be highly beneficial, as investors have the opportunity to recuperate their investments after three years of obtaining citizenship. Many investors opt to acquire their passports through property purchases. With real estate prices in Turkey rising by 15-25% annually, selling the property after three years can lead to significant additional profit.
- Upon obtaining Turkish citizenship, you receive a Turkish passport, which is ranked among the strongest and best in the world. The passport is valid for 10 years upon receipt and can be renewed for life.
- The Turkish passport ranks 52nd globally, with visa-free access to 111 destinations.
- Enjoy citizenship rights, including the ability to run for office and vote in various Turkish elections.
- Grant Turkish citizenship to your spouse and children under 18 years old.
- You can retain your original nationality without being required to surrender it.
- Free healthcare in all government hospitals and reduced rates in private hospitals.
- Free education and access to scholarships and educational opportunities in Turkish public and private schools and universities.
- Benefit from the retirement system at age 60 or after completing 25 years of work.
Residency in Turkey is not required to obtain citizenship. You can appoint a lawyer from our company or a trusted person in Turkey to complete this process entirely on your behalf.
Obtaining Turkish citizenship through real estate investment is considered one of the easiest and fastest methods, with the Turkish passport being issued within 60-90 days at most.
- Purchase a property or multiple properties in Turkey worth at least $400.000.
- Retain the property without selling it for at least 3 years.
- The buyer must be a national of a country whose citizens are permitted to purchase and own property in Turkey. This includes most nationalities, with exceptions for Syrian, Armenian, Cuban, North Korean, and Cypriot citizens.
To become a Turkish citizen through investment, you need to purchase property worth at least $400.000, invest a minimum of $500.000 in fixed capital, or deposit at least $500.000 in a Turkish bank account.
Yes, many governmental and private services provide digital procedures to facilitate the real estate purchasing process, such as title deed verification (Tapu), document transfers, and electronic signatures. It is important to ensure the security and safety of these services.
The Turkish citizenship granted to foreign investors through property purchase is exceptional. It is an incentive by the Turkish government to encourage foreign investment, meaning that the law can be changed or annulled at any time. Previously, the Turkish government amended this law, reducing the minimum investment for obtaining citizenship from $1 million to $250.000 in September 2018 and later increasing it to $400.000 in June 2022.
Yes, you can live in any other country.
Yes, there are banks and private companies that offer financing programs for foreign investors, but the terms vary between institutions.
Yes, individuals are required to renew their passport like any other Turkish citizen, and this is typically done through Turkish embassies or consulates.