# Türkiye Source: https://www.savoryandpartners.com/programs/citizenship-by-investment/turkey · Updated: 2026-10-09 Obtain a Turkey Citizenship. Contact Savory & Partners Expert now to learn more about Turkey citizenship by investment program. ## TURKISH CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS Türkiye’s exceptional citizenship route allows eligible foreign investors to apply after meeting one of the investment criteria prescribed by law. The lowest monetary threshold is US$400,000 for qualifying real estate. Other financial and capital-investment routes generally require US$500,000, while the employment route requires the creation of at least 50 jobs. Real-estate and qualifying financial investments are subject to the applicable three-year holding restriction. ## Main Applicant Requirements - Complete one prescribed investment/qualification and obtain confirmation from the competent authority - Have no condition constituting an obstacle with respect to national security or public order - Hold a valid passport or equivalent identity document - Provide the required birth, civil-status and family documents - Provide the required criminal-record certificate - Maintain the qualifying real-estate or financial investment for at least 3 years where the selected route requires it ## Eligible Dependents - Spouse of the main applicant - Minor children of the applicant or spouse - Dependent children of the applicant or spouse ## TURKISH CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT BENEFITS ## Passport Travel Access Turkish passport holders have visa-free, visa-on-arrival and eVisa access across 130+ destinations based on the current S&P travel database. ## E-2 Investor Visa Turkish nationals are eligible to apply for U.S. E-2 treaty-investor classification. Applicants must separately meet the E-2 investment and visa requirements; Turkish citizenship does not guarantee E-2 approval. ## Case-Dependent Processing Investment verification, the investor residence-permit stage, citizenship review and the final decision are separate steps. No fixed total processing period is published by the competent authorities. ## Tax Residency Is Separate Citizenship itself does not create a tax exemption. Türkiye has no net wealth tax, although a Valuable Housing Tax can apply to certain high-value residences. Tax treatment depends on residence status and the source and type of income. ## No Minimum Citizenship Residence Period The exceptional citizenship route does not require the five-year residence period used for ordinary naturalisation. An investor-specific short-term residence permit forms part of the investment route. ## Multiple Citizenship Recognised Turkish law recognises multiple citizenship. Applicants should separately confirm whether their existing nationality permits them to retain their current citizenship. ## Legal Basis in Turkey Turkish citizenship by investment is based on Article 12 of Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901 and Article 20 of the Regulation on the Implementation of the Turkish Citizenship Law. Eligible foreign investors who satisfy one of the investment criteria prescribed by the President may acquire citizenship by Presidential decision, provided there is no obstacle concerning national security or public order. Current thresholds include at least US$400,000 for qualifying real estate, US$500,000 for specified financial and capital-investment routes, or the creation of at least 50 jobs. ## COSTS OF TURKISH CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT Acquiring Turkish Citizenship by Investment is possible by investing in one or more properties in Türkiye. The citizenship program has three stages: ## 1) Investment - Purchase of Real Estate For the real-estate route, the qualifying property value must be at least US$400,000. The property must be registered with the required three-year restriction on transfer. Türkiye also offers other qualifying investment routes. Please note that for citizenship-purpose property acquisitions, the appraisal/Price Determination Certificate process is handled through WebTapu and the current GEDAŞ/TTB framework. | Item | Amount | | --- | --- | | Minimum required investment | $400,000 | | REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX | 4% total | | CITIZENSHIP REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL / TTB | Required; fee varies | ## 2) Acquiring a residence permit Once you complete the real estate transaction, you will obtain the title deed. The Land Registry Office will then prepare a Certificate of Conformity that proves that the investment was made in accordance with the law. You can apply for a residence permit and have the right to renew this until you qualify for citizenship. | Item | Amount | | --- | --- | | Residence Permit Card Fee | $20 (2026) | | Residence Permit Fee | Variable by nationality and permit duration | | Health Insurance | varies | ## 3) Receiving passports After acquiring residence permits, you and your family can apply for citizenship to the Directorate General of Civil Registration and Nationality Affairs. | Item | Amount | | --- | --- | | EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION SERVICE FEE | $3 per applicant | ## TURKISH CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT APPLICATION PROCESS Official government sources do not publish a fixed end-to-end processing period for investment-based exceptional citizenship. Timing depends on completion and verification of the qualifying investment, the investor residence-permit stage, document completeness, national-security/public-order review and the final Presidential decision. 1. Select the qualifying investment route. For the real-estate route, identify one or more eligible properties with a total qualifying value of at least US$400,000. 2. For a citizenship-purpose property acquisition, obtain the required real-estate appraisal / Price Determination Certificate (TTB) through the WebTapu/GEDAŞ process and prepare the Foreign Exchange Purchase Certificate and payment evidence where applicable. 3. Submit the land-registry transaction. The Land Registry Office verifies the deed or qualifying preliminary sale contract, payment evidence, foreign-exchange documentation and the appraisal/TTB values against the statutory threshold. 4. Complete the title-deed registration or qualifying sale-promise annotation and register the required three-year restriction on transfer. The competent authority confirms the qualifying investment. 5. Apply for the investor short-term residence permit under Article 31(1)(j) of Law No. 6458, as applicable to the exceptional citizenship route. 6. Prepare and submit the VAT-4 exceptional citizenship application with the required passport, civil-status, family, criminal-record, residence/investment confirmation and service-fee documentation. 7. NVI evaluates the application and the national-security/public-order review is completed. Where the requirements are met, the file proceeds for the Presidential decision. 8. If citizenship is granted, civil registration is completed and the new citizen may apply for a Turkish identity card and passport. ## Application Process Case-dependent ## Visa-free Countries for Turkey Citizenship by Investment Visa-free destinations: With a Turkish passport, you will be able to travel visa-free, a visa on arrival, or eVisa to over 130 countries and territories in the world, including Brazil, Japan, and Singapore. Turkish citizenship also enables you to apply for the United States E-2 investor visa, which allows you to enter and exit the US. ### Visa-free access (70 countries and territories) - Albania - Angola - Antigua and Barbuda - Argentina - Azerbaijan - Bahamas - Barbados - Belarus - Belize - Bolivia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Botswana - Brazil - British Virgin Islands - Brunei - Chile - Colombia - Costa Rica - Dominica - Dominican Republic - Ecuador - El Salvador - Equatorial Guinea - Eswatini - Fiji - Gambia - Georgia - Guatemala - Haiti - Honduras - Hong Kong - Iran - Jamaica - Japan - Jordan - Kazakhstan - Kosovo - Kyrgyzstan - Macao - Malaysia - Mauritius - Micronesia - Moldova - Mongolia - Montenegro - Morocco - Nicaragua - North Macedonia - Panama - Paraguay - Peru - Philippines - Saint Kitts and Nevis - Saint Lucia - Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - São Tomé and Príncipe - Serbia - Singapore - South Africa - Suriname - Syria - Thailand - Trinidad and Tobago - Tunisia - Turks and Caicos Islands - Ukraine - Uruguay - Uzbekistan - Vanuatu - Venezuela - Zambia ### Visa on arrival (37 countries and territories) - Armenia - Bangladesh - Burundi - Cambodia - Cape Verde - Comoros - Djibouti - Egypt - Ethiopia - Guinea-Bissau - Indonesia - Kuwait - Laos - Lebanon - Madagascar - Maldives - Marshall Islands - Mozambique - Namibia - Nepal - Oman - Palau - Qatar - Rwanda - Samoa - Saudi Arabia - Senegal - Sierra Leone - Somaliland - Sri Lanka - Sudan - Taiwan - Tanzania - Timor-Leste - Tonga - Tuvalu - Zimbabwe ### eVisa access (30 countries and territories) - Australia - Bahrain - Benin - Bhutan - Burkina Faso - Cameroon - Côte d'Ivoire - Cuba - DR Congo - Gabon - Guinea - Iraq - Kenya - Lesotho - Liberia - Libya - Malawi - Mauritania - Mexico - Myanmar - Nigeria - Pakistan - Papua New Guinea - Russia - South Korea - South Sudan - Togo - Uganda - United Arab Emirates - Vietnam ### Visa required (73 countries and territories) - Abkhazia - Afghanistan - Algeria - Andorra - Anguilla - Aruba - Austria - Belgum - Bermuda - Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba - Bulgaria - Canada - Cayman Islands - Central African Republic - Chad - China - Congo - Croatia - Curaçao - Cyprus - Czech Republic - Denmark - Eritrea - Estonia - Finland - France - Germany - Ghana - Greece - Greenland - Grenada - Guyana - Hungary - Iceland - India - Ireland - Israel - Italy - Kiribati - Latvia - Liechtenstein - Lithuania - Mali - Malta - Monaco - Montserrat - Nauru - Netherlands - New Zealand - Niger - North Korea - Norway - Poland - Portugal - Puerto Rico - Romania - Saint Pierre and Miquelon - San Marino - Sint Maarten - Slovakia - Slovenia - Solomon Islands - Somalia - Spain - Sweden - Switzerland - Tajikistan - Turkmenistan - United Kingdom - United States - U.S Virgin Islands - Vatican City - Yemen ## Client Success Stories ### Global Mobility For Career Growth **The Challenge** A senior VP in petroleum engineering from Syria faced a growing crisis. His job demands frequent travel to the EU, but as a Syrian passport holder, he and his wife were constantly dealing with delays, visa issues, and travel restrictions. Every trip felt like a hurdle, and these travel setbacks were starting to threaten his career and time with family. **Our Solution** Considering the frustrating visa application process, unpredictability of approvals, unavailable appointments, visa validity and his need for frequent travel, we knew he needed a quick and efficient solution—one that would give him the freedom to travel and secure his family’s future. Here’s how we made it happen: **Second Citizenship for Enhanced Freedom** We helped him and his wife secure second citizenship from the Commonwealth of Dominica. This meant visa-free access to 140 countries, including the Schengen zone. Suddenly, the hassle of visas and delays was gone. **The Result** Our client is now fully mobile, traveling freely across Europe for work and personal ventures. With a second passport in hand, he’s secured a bright future—not just for himself, but for his family too. No more travel restrictions, no more stress—just endless possibilities. _Why Choose Dominica Citizenship?_ The Commonwealth of Dominica offers a straightforward route to enhancing global mobility, especially for professionals facing travel barriers. Here’s what it offers: - Visa-free access to 140 countries - Fast processing with options to include family members - Ideal for professionals needing unrestricted travel for work and personal growth ## Download brochure - Length: 4 pages - Language: English & Arabic - size: 1 mb **Content** - Turkey Country profile - Benefits of the program - Investment requirements - Investment process ## About Türkiye - CAPITAL: Ankara - TOTAL AREA: 769,604 km² - POPULATION: 86.80 million - LANGUAGE(S): Turkish - CURRENCY: Turkish lira (TRY) - EXCHANGE RATE: $1 = ₺38.93 - GDP – PER CAPITA (2025): $16,710 - GDP – TOTAL (2025): $1,440 billion ### About Türkiye Dominated by Greeks, Persians, and Romans in turn throughout the classical era, what is now Türkiye was once the seat of the Byzantine Empire. After the replacement Ottoman Empire fell in 1918, modern Türkiye was born. It enjoys a strategic position that straddles Europe and Asia. - The Republic of Türkiye is a parliamentary democracy. - Ankara is its capital but Istanbul its largest city. - The head of state is the president and the prime minister is the head of government. Since 2007, presidents of Turkey are directly elected, and the president appoints the prime minister. - As of 2025, Turkey has an estimated 86.8 million citizens. - The official language of Türkiye is Turkish, which is the most widely-spoken of the languages in the Turkic family, part of the larger Altaic linguistic group. It is related to Central Asian languages such as Kazakh, Uzbek, Turkmen, etc. - Türkiye has a total area of 769,604 square kilometers (297,144 square miles). - The narrow Turkish Straits seaway between the two continents, including the Dardanelles and the Bosporus Strait, is one of the world’s key maritime passages; it is the only access-point between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. This fact gives Turkey enormous geopolitical importance. - Türkiye is among the top 20 economies in the world. Although agriculture is still a key industry, the economy relies on industrial and service sector output for its growth. - The country has oil and natural gas reserves. It is also a key distribution point for Middle Eastern and Central Asia oil and natural gas moving to Europe and to ports for export overseas. - Türkiye’s coasts have a mild Mediterranean climate, with warm, dry summers and rainy winters. The weather becomes more extreme in the eastern, mountainous region. ### Where is Türkiye? Türkiye lies at the crossroads between Europe and Asia; it stretches from the northeast end of the Mediterranean Sea in southeast Europe and southwest Asia. To the north is the Black Sea and to the west is the Aegean Sea. Its neighbours are Greece and Bulgaria to the west, Russia, Ukraine, and Romania to the north and northwest (through the Black Sea), Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran to the east, and Syria and Iraq to the south. The Dardanelles, the Sea of Marmara, and the Bosporus divide the country.