Real estate
US$400,000
Property held for at least 3 years.
Overview
Turkey grants citizenship to investors who buy property worth at least US$400,000 and hold it for three years, or who make qualifying financial or business investments from US$500,000. Many investors combine citizenship with rental income from property in Istanbul and the coast.
Investment options
Choose your route
Bank deposit
US$500,000
Held in a Turkish bank for 3 years.
Government bonds or funds
US$500,000
Government bonds, real-estate or venture-capital fund shares, or private pension contributions, held for 3 years.
Fixed capital investment
US$500,000
Fixed capital invested in a business in Turkey.
Job creation
50 jobs
A business creating at least 50 full-time jobs. No minimum amount is set.
Costs
What to budget for
Also budget for
- Government and application feesSet by the government; they rise with each family member included.
- Due diligenceBackground checks, charged for each adult applicant.
- Professional and legal feesFor preparing and filing your application.
- Ongoing costsSuch as health insurance, property upkeep or renewals.
Costs depend on who is included. We give you the exact figure for your family in writing after a free consultation.
Benefits
What you gain
Real asset that can earn rental income
Citizenship for spouse and children
No residence requirement
Dual citizenship allowed
Large, dynamic economy
US E-2 eligibility (after 3 years' domicile in Turkey)
Travel reach
Where this takes you
About 110–118 destinations without a visa in advance
Visa required for the Schengen Area
Family
Who can come with you
Main applicantEligible
Spouse or partnerEligible
ChildrenEligible
ParentsNot included
GrandparentsNot included
SiblingsNot included
Spouse and children under 18
Process
How the application works
Week 1
Free consultation
We review routes and property options.
Weeks 2–8
Investment and valuation
Property purchase with a valuation report from a licensed valuation firm.
Months 2–4
Residence permit and citizenship application
A visit to Turkey for biometrics.
About 3–12 months
Citizenship and passport
Citizenship approved and passports issued.
Requirements
What you need to apply
Clean criminal record
Qualifying investment held for 3 years
Valuation report from a licensed valuation firm
Funds brought in as foreign currency and converted through a Turkish bank
Things to know before you apply
- —Turkish citizens need a visa for the Schengen Area.
- —For a US E-2 visa, citizens by investment must first have been domiciled in Turkey for a continuous 3 years.
- —In August 2026 Turkey cancelled more than 6,000 citizenships granted through this programme, mainly over sham sales and inflated valuations. The purchase must be genuine and correctly valued.
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A free 30-minute call to confirm the route, costs and timeline for your family.
Book a consultationLast reviewed 5 Oct 2026. Figures are indicative and exclude fees unless stated. Programme rules change; we confirm current terms in writing before you commit.