Turkish Citizenship by Investment
Turkey
Turkey's citizenship by investment program offers one of the most straightforward paths to citizenship among non-Caribbean programs. The primary route requires a real estate investment of at least $400,000, which must be retained for a minimum of three years. Capital investment, bank deposit, government bond, and job creation routes are also available. The entire family (spouse and children under 18) can be included at no additional investment threshold. Turkish citizenship confers visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to approximately 110 destinations. Turkish citizens may also apply for a US E-2 Investor Visa, and the passport is valued for its emerging-market business access.
Program Details
- Individual Cost
- $400,000
- Family of 4 Cost
- $400,000
- Processing Time
- 4 months
- Residency Required
- No residency required; temporary residence permit is obtained during process but does not require physical presence
- Due Diligence
- Standard
- Visa-Free Destinations
- 110
- Dual Citizenship
- Accepted
- Renunciation Required
- No
Cost Breakdown
| Item | Amount (USD) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate purchase (minimum value) | $400,000 | Must be held for 3 years; family included at no extra investment threshold |
| Title deed fees and taxes (approx.) | $15,000 | |
| Notary, translation, and legal fees | $5,000 | |
| Application and processing fees | $2,000 | |
| Agent/consultancy fees (estimate) | $8,000 |
Nationality Restrictions
This program does not accept applications from nationals of: Armenian, Greek Cypriot, and Syrian nationals face significant barriers; several nationalities restricted by ministerial discretion