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Citizenship · Eurasia

Türkiye Citizenship by Investment

Q: How long does the process take?

About 3 to 6 months from submission. (secondary source)

Accepting applicationsFrom USD 400,000

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A pathway historically linked to qualifying real estate and other investment routes.

Investment from: USD 400,000
Processing: 3–6 months
Family: Spouse, Children
Stay required: See the stay rules

Decision summary

What do you obtain?: Citizenship, granted directly by the government after approval.
What does your family invest?: USD 400,000 (real estate)
What is additional?: Information pending verification
How long does it take?: About 3 to 6 months from submission.
Must you travel or live there?: One visit to give biometrics; a Turkish bank account is also required.
What is the main drawback?: Real estate of at least USD 400,000 by official valuation, paid in foreign currency sold to a bank; no undeveloped or agricultural land. Other routes need USD 500,000 held three years, or 50 jobs.
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Real estate must be worth at least USD 400,000, confirmed by an official valuation document; foreign currency must be sold to a bank. Undeveloped/agricultural land no longer qualifies (since Dec 2023). The USD 400,000 minimum has applied since 13 June 2022 (previously USD 250,000). Other routes: USD 500,000 in fixed capital, a bank deposit, government bonds, fund shares or private pension, each held three years, or creating 50 jobs.Full details below
Family inclusion: Spouse, Children · conditions apply
Program status: Operational

Overview

Türkiye provides for citizenship through qualifying investment, subject to official approval.

The figures below are researched and dated. Confirm them with your advisor before any decision.

Passport strength

112destinations without arranging a visa in advance

Visa-free: 73
Visa on arrival: 33
eTA (online authorisation): 6
Visa required (applied for online): 30
Visa required: 84

Key destinations

Schengen areaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required (applied for online)
United StatesVisa required
CanadaVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa required (applied for online)
ChinaVisa required
JapanVisa-free

Travel access data as of 22 Oct 2026. Entry rules change often; confirm before you travel. Compare every programme's passport

Who this program may not suit

Taken from the facts recorded on this page. It may not suit you if:

Your budget is below USD 400,000, the minimum recorded investment, before fees and costs.
You may need the money back before the holding period ends: Real estate carries a three-year no-sale annotation in the land registry.
Your current country does not allow dual citizenship, or takes yours away when you gain another. Check this before you apply.
Your nationality is excluded by the program's rules. Check your nationality

Investment pathways

Investment pathway: Real estate; fixed capital investment; bank deposit; government bonds; real estate or venture capital fund shares; or private pension. Non-real-estate routes from USD 500,000; investments are generally made in Turkish lira and subject to holding periods.
Minimum investment: USD 400,000 (real estate)

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Family inclusion

Spouse
Named in the rule
Children
Named in the rule
Parents
Not named in the rule
Siblings
Not named in the rule

Ages, dependency and other conditions are in the rule below; confirm them for each family member.

Eligible dependents: Spouse, children under 18, and children of any age living with disabilities.

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Application process

1Make a qualifying investment, such as real estate worth at least USD 400,000 with a three-year no-sale annotation on the title deed, or a USD 500,000 deposit, bond, fund or capital investment.
2Obtain a certificate of eligibility from the authority responsible for that investment type, for example the Land Registry and Cadastre for property or the banking regulator for deposits.
3Apply for a residence permit under Article 31(1)(j) of Law No. 6458 at the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management.
4Apply for citizenship at the Provincial Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs, which prepares the file and forwards it to the General Directorate in Ankara.
5An archive and security investigation checks for any national security or public order obstacle; citizenship is granted only if none is found.
6The file passes through the Ministry of Interior to the Presidency, and citizenship is granted by Presidential decision.

Steps and timings can change; your advisor confirms the current process before you apply.

Indicative timelines

Indicative processing timeframe: About 3 to 6 months from submission.

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Investment and fees

Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.

Estimate for your family

Spouse

Children0

Parents0

Investment for your family: USD 400,000; Real estate (from)
Known total so far: USD 400,000; 6 cost items not yet included

Children are counted as 10 and parents as 60 unless you enter ages in the calculator. Full breakdown and ages

Qualifying investment

Real estate (from): USD 400,000
Deposit, bonds or funds (from): USD 500,000

Investment holding period: Real estate carries a three-year no-sale annotation in the land registry.
To be confirmed: Government fees · Due diligence fees · Estimated additional costs

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Residence requirements

Investment holding period

At least 3 years, as recorded: Real estate carries a three-year no-sale annotation in the land registry.

Residence requirements: One visit to give biometrics; a Turkish bank account is also required.
Renewal requirements: Not applicable — citizenship.
Potential route to citizenship: Not applicable — citizenship is granted directly.

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Due diligence and documentation

Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.

Recent changes

29 Sept 2026
Türkiye updates its citizenship valuation circular
The Land Registry (TKGM) updated Circular 2024/4, which sets how real estate is valued for citizenship through investment.

All programme changes

Considerations, limitations and risks

Important restrictions

Real estate must be worth at least USD 400,000, confirmed by an official valuation document; foreign currency must be sold to a bank. Undeveloped/agricultural land no longer qualifies (since Dec 2023). The USD 400,000 minimum has applied since 13 June 2022 (previously USD 250,000). Other routes: USD 500,000 in fixed capital, a bank deposit, government bonds, fund shares or private pension, each held three years, or creating 50 jobs.

Applications are decided by the relevant government authority; approval is never automatic.
Enhanced due diligence on the applicant, dependants and source of funds applies.
Program terms, thresholds and fees are subject to change by legislation.
Second citizenship may have tax, reporting or dual-nationality implications in your home country.

Status and authority

Operational status: Operational
Official government authority: Ministry of Interior (citizenship) with the Land Registry and Cadastre (real estate route), Türkiye
Legal basis: Regulation on the Implementation of the Turkish Citizenship Law, Article 20(2)(b). TKGM updated Circular 2024/4 on 29 Sep 2026.
Nationality restrictions: No published list: the government decides which nationalities may buy property, and nationals of countries not permitted cannot use the real estate route.

Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.