Turkish Citizenship

TURKISH CITIZENSHIP

TURKISH CITIZENSHIP
BY INVESTMENT PROGRAM

Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program was first announced on 12th January 2017 and amended significantly on 18th September 2018. With the amendment made to the regulations regarding the Implementation of Turkish Citizenship Law, Foreign investors who meet any of the following criteria may be eligible to obtain the Turkish citizenship as well as for family members: spouse (wife/husband) and children below 18 years old.

Turkish Citizenship<br>by Investment Program

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
at least $400,000

Acquired a property worth a minimum of $250,000 or equivalent in Turkish lira with a title deed restriction on its resale for at least three years.

DEPOSIT ACCOUNT IN TURKISH BANK
at least $500,000

Deposit at least $500,000 or equivalent in Turkish lira in banks operating in Turkey with the condition not to withdraw the same for at least three years.

FIXED CAPITAL INVESTMENT
minimum of $500,000

Made a minimum fixed capital investment (land, building, machinery and equipment for the production of goods and services, company shares) of $500,000 or equivalent in Turkish lira.

EMPLOYMENT
at least 50 Turkish Citizen

Creating jobs for at least 50 Turkish Citizen. Continuity of the employees working full time in the last 6 months will be taken into consideration.

ACQUIRE GOVERNMENT BONDS
at least $500,000

Purchasing of Turkish Government Bonds and Bills of $500,000 or equivalent in Turkish lira, with the condition that they cannot be sold for at least three years.

VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND
at least $500,000

Buying at least $500,000 or equivalent in Turkish lira worth of real estate investment fund share or venture capital investment fund share with the condition that they cannot be sold for at least three years.

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR TURKISH CITIZENSHIP BY REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

The easiest and fastest option to become a Turkish citizen is to buy a property or several properties with a value of at least 400,000 $
1
Getting a Tax Number
Getting a Tax Number
2
Opening a Bank Account in Turkey
Opening a Bank Account in Turkey
3
Identifying the Property
Identifying the Property
4
Depositing the Property Amount
Depositing the Property Amount
5
Issuance of the POA (Power of Attorney)
Issuance of the POA
(Power of Attorney)
6
Obtaining the Certificate of Conformity
Obtaining the Certificate of Conformity
7
Application for Turkish Residency Permit
Application for Turkish Residency Permit
8
Submitting Turkish Citizenship Application
Submitting Turkish Citizenship Application

TOP REASONS TO OBTAIN TURKISH CITIZENSHIP

  1. Fast citizenship application processing

    Turkish Passport granted within 4-6 months of application submission.

  2. No residency required in Turkey

    You don’t have to live in Turkey, the whole citizenship application can be obtained remotely by hiring a Lawyer.

  3. No donation requirements

    You only need to purchase one or several properties worth of minimum total value of $400,000.

  4. All family are eligible

    Applicant’s spouse and children under 18 years are eligible to obtain the Turkish Citizenship.

  5. Visa-free travel

    As of 5 January 2021, Turkish citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 110 countries.

  6. Fast relocation to USA

    Easy to obtain US Residency after obtaining Turkish Citizenship under the US-E2 visa.

  7. Fast relocation to UK

    Turkish Citizens can easily relocate inside the UK as well as EU countries under the businessperson visa.

  8. Free healthcare system

    Free medical assistance for life for all family members in Turkish State Hospitals.

  9. Dual Citizenship

    Turkey allows Dual & Multiple Citizenships.

  10. Valid for life

    Turkish passport has 10-year validity and is renewable for life.

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