Turkiye, a strategically positioned transcontinental country, is bordered by three seas and offers excellent transport links, facilitating connectivity with key markets. Launched in 2018, the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Programme focuses on attracting real estate investments into the country.
Turkiye sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, covering approximately 783,000 square kilometres. It is one of the largest and most populous countries in the region, bordered by three seas.
The country has a rich cultural heritage that reflects its diverse history, with influences from Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Turkiye's modern culture is also vibrant and dynamic, with a thriving contemporary art scene, culinary traditions, and a bustling nightlife.
Turkiye is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the historic city of Istanbul, the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, and the ancient ruins of Ephesus. The country also offers a range of cultural festivals and events throughout the year.
Turkiye has a stable political climate, with a parliamentary democracy that operates within the framework of a republic. The country's constitution provides freedom of speech, assembly, and the press, and the country has a strong tradition of civil society participation in decision-making processes.
The economy of Turkiye is diverse, with sectors including textiles, automotive manufacturing, electronics, and agriculture. The country is also a popular destination for tourists, with over 50 million visitors annually.
Investing in a second citizenship provides greater global mobility, financial freedom, tax advantages and access to a secure, high-quality lifestyle, while ensuring long-term security for you and your family.
Visa-on-arrival and visa-free travel to 111 countries and territories worldwide, including Brazil, Singapore and Hong Kong.
The applicant's spouse, parents and children up to 18 years old can be included as dependants in the application.
A Turkish passport holder can apply for an E-2 Investor visa in the United States of America, a renewable non-immigrant visa for treaty investors.
Four conditions apply to every applicant. They are assessed together, not in sequence, so there is no order of priority among them.
A minimum investment of USD 400,000 in real estate, either commercial or residential. The property cannot be sold for three years.
A minimum fixed capital investment of USD 500,000 or equivalent, attested by the Ministry of Industry and Technology. Alternatively, a deposit of at least USD 500,000 in banks operating in Turkiye, held without withdrawal for at least three years.
Creation of at least 50 jobs, attested by the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services.
The application process is straightforward, and it takes around 6 months from starting the process to receiving your citizenship documents.
Article 20 of the Regulation on the Implementation of the Turkish Nationality Law stipulates the exceptional cases under which Turkish nationality is obtained. It underwent extensive amendment by Presidential Decree No. 106, published in the Official Gazette dated 19 September 2018 and entering into force on the same date.
A further eligibility route has since been added to Article 20. Where the Capital Markets Board determines that a foreign national has acquired a share in a real estate investment fund or venture capital fund at a stated minimum value, on the condition that the share is held for at least three years, Turkish citizenship may be granted by presidential decree.
Turkish passport holders have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 110 countries, including Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong. Holders are also eligible to apply for an E-2 Investor Visa in the United States, a renewable non-immigrant visa for treaty investors. Turkiye has one of the faster-growing economies in its region, and investors can benefit from access to those markets and the business opportunities within them.
Yes. Turkish citizenship carries the same rights as those held by any other citizen, including the right to work and to establish a business, with no separate work permit required.
After purchasing and receiving the title deed in your name, you acquire the same rights as any other Turkish property owner. Under the citizenship by investment programme, the property cannot be sold for three years. After that period, you are free to hold or sell it without restriction.
Citizens of any country may apply for Turkish citizenship by investment, provided they meet the minimum investment threshold of USD 400,000 and satisfy the eligibility requirements above.
A thirty-minute consultation with our advisory team will tell you whether Turkiye is the right programme for you, and if it is not, which of our other programmes is.