Fast application process and visa-free travel .
Turkey offers a fast and efficient citizenship-by-investment process, combined with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 110 countries through a Turkish passport. Its strategic position between Europe and Asia also provides investors with access to multiple regional markets.
The country is renowned for its diverse landscapes and
natural landmarks, including Cappadocia’s distinctive rock formations. Turkey
also has a rich cultural heritage and long history, making it one of the
world’s leading tourist destinations.
In addition, Turkey is home to 19 UNESCO World Heritage
Sites, including Göbekli Tepe — believed to be one of the oldest known human
settlements, dating back more than 11,000 years.
Launched in 2017, the Turkey Citizenship by Investment Programme was introduced to encourage foreign investment and support economic growth.
The programme offers multiple investment routes, with minimum investment thresholds starting from USD 400,000. Successful applicants are granted full Turkish citizenship and a passport, along with the benefits of access to both European and Asian markets.
Turkish citizens may also be eligible to apply for the U.S. E-2 Investor Visa, which can allow them to live and work in the United States.
Applicants may invest a minimum of USD 400,000 in Turkish property, either through a single purchase or multiple properties. Eligible assets include residential properties, commercial buildings, and land.
Properties must be held for at least three years before being sold and cannot be reused for future citizenship-by-investment applications. Fixed taxes and transaction fees apply, and a government fee of USD 574 is charged per family member.
Applicants can deposit at least USD 500,000 into a Turkish bank account. The funds must remain on deposit for a minimum of three years, after which they may be withdrawn.
A minimum investment of USD 500,000 may be made into real estate investment funds, venture capital funds, or Turkish government bonds. These investments must also be maintained for at least three years.
Investors may either invest USD 500,000 into an existing Turkish company or establish a new business that creates at least 50 jobs. Shares in the business may be sold after a three-year holding period.
To qualify for the programme, applicants must:
Not be a national of a blacklisted country
Yes, depending on the investment route chosen. Real estate may be sold after three years, bank deposits can be withdrawn after three years, and investments in funds or government bonds must be held for the same minimum period. Business investors may sell their company shares after three years.
No. The Turkey Citizenship by Investment Programme does not impose minimum stay requirements. Investors are free to travel in and out of Turkey without restrictions while maintaining their residence status.
Yes. The main applicant may include the following family members in their citizenship application:
Parents of the main applicant and children over 18 are not eligible for citizenship under the same application but may apply for Turkish residence permits for an additional fee of USD 5,000 per person.
