Turkish citizenship by investment
The Turkish citizenship program offers eligible individuals and their families the opportunity to obtain full citizenship and passports upon making a qualifying investment in Türkiye of at least USD 400,000. The Turkish program is one of the most popular in the world and requires the investment to be held for at least 3 years.
Turkish Citizenship Benefits
Residency and Family Inclusion
- Dual citizenship is permitted.
- Citizenship for life, applicable for future generations.
- Right to reside indefinitely in Türkiye.
Dependents included:
- Spouse.
- Dependent children under 18-years old.
Travel and Quality of Life
- High standard of education and healthcare system.
- Visa-free travel/entry to over 110 countries.
- Ease of acquiring travel visas into the EU, US, Canada & Australia.
- Enables investors to apply for a USA E-2 Visa.
Ease of Access
- Fast processing.
- No physical residency requirement.
- No language requirement.
- No education or management experience required.
Turkish Citizenship Requirements
- Make a qualifying investment in Türkiye.
- Hold the investment for a minimum of 3 years.
- Obtain a Currency Purchase Certificate.
- Have a clean criminal record.
- Not have entered or stayed illegally in Türkiye.
- Obtain health insurance coverage.
Turkish Citizenship Investment Options
The Real Estate Option
A minimum of USD 400,000 (or Turkish Lira equivalent) in real estate property:
- Can be one or multiple properties.
- Must be free of charges and encumbrances.
- Must be held for at least 3 years.
- Requirement of a valuation report which needs to be accepted by the Capital Market Board.
- Land Registry Certificate showing the complete ownership of the property or properties.
- Valid Sales & Purchase Contract from the developer.
Turkish citizenship Program Process
Processing time : 3 - 6 Months
Due Diligence And Application
- Apply for a Tax Registration Number in Türkiye.
- Select property in Türkiye.
Approval And Investment
- Complete qualifying investment.
- Meet all application documentation requirements.
- Apply for Turkish residency.
Citizenship
- Upon approval, apply for Turkish citizenship.
- Processing time between 3-6 months.
Contact us
With over 30 years of immigration experience, each of Harvey Law Group’s lawyers carefully studies each client’s needs, resources and determines the immigration solution that best aligns with our client’s vision and values.
Turkish Citizenship by Investment – Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Programme?
The Turkish Citizenship by Investment Programme grants full legal citizenship and passports to eligible applicants and their families through a qualifying investment of at least USD 400,000 in Türkiye. It is one of the most popular citizenship by investment programmes in the world. The investment must be held for a minimum of 3 years. There are no residency, language, education, or management experience requirements, and dual citizenship is permitted.
Who is eligible to apply for Turkish citizenship by investment?
Applicants must make a qualifying investment in Türkiye of at least USD 400,000, hold the investment for a minimum of 3 years, obtain a Currency Purchase Certificate, have a clean criminal record, not have entered or stayed illegally in Türkiye, and obtain valid health insurance coverage. The programme is open to most nationalities with no age restriction for the main applicant.
What is the minimum investment required for Turkish citizenship?
The minimum qualifying investment is USD 400,000, or the equivalent in Turkish Lira. For the real estate route, this can be achieved through the purchase of one or multiple properties, provided the total value meets or exceeds the threshold. The investment must be held for at least 3 years and must be accompanied by a valuation report accepted by the Capital Market Board.
What are the investment options for Turkish citizenship by investment?
The primary qualifying route is real estate investment. Applicants must invest a minimum of USD 400,000 (or Turkish Lira equivalent) in one or more properties in Türkiye. The properties must be free of charges and encumbrances, held for at least 3 years, supported by a valuation report accepted by the Capital Market Board, and accompanied by a Land Registry Certificate confirming full ownership and a valid Sales and Purchase Contract from the developer.
What are the key benefits of Turkish citizenship?
Turkish citizens enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 110 countries. The citizenship is granted for life and applicable to future generations. Dual citizenship is permitted and there is no requirement to reside in Türkiye. Additional benefits include ease of acquiring travel visas for the EU, USA, Canada, and Australia, and — notably — eligibility to apply for a US E-2 Investor Visa, which is not available to nationals of many other countries. Turkish citizens also benefit from a high standard of education and healthcare.
What is the US E-2 Visa advantage of Turkish citizenship?
Türkiye has a bilateral investment treaty with the United States, which means Turkish citizens are eligible to apply for the US E-2 Investor Visa. This is a significant benefit for investors from countries that do not have E-2 treaty status with the US. By obtaining Turkish citizenship through investment, applicants from non-treaty countries can gain a pathway to long-term US residency through the E-2 route.
Who qualifies as a dependant under the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Programme?
Eligible dependants include the spouse of the main applicant and dependent children under 18 years old. All dependants are included on the same application and receive Turkish citizenship and passports upon approval.
Is there a residency requirement for Turkish citizenship by investment?
No. The Turkish Citizenship by Investment Programme has no physical residency requirement. Applicants do not need to live in or spend a minimum number of days in Türkiye before or after obtaining citizenship. However, applicants must apply for Turkish residency as part of the citizenship application process before the citizenship itself is granted.
How long does the Turkish citizenship by investment process take?
The processing time for Turkish citizenship by investment is typically 3 to 6 months from the point of completing the qualifying investment and submitting all required documentation. The process includes obtaining a Tax Registration Number, selecting and purchasing the qualifying property, applying for Turkish residency, and then applying for citizenship upon approval.
What is a Currency Purchase Certificate and why is it required?
A Currency Purchase Certificate is an official document issued by the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye confirming that the investment funds were converted from a foreign currency into Turkish Lira through a registered bank. It is a mandatory requirement for all Turkish citizenship by investment applications and serves as proof that the qualifying investment was funded from abroad in accordance with programme regulations.
Why use Harvey Law Group to apply for Turkish citizenship by investment?
Harvey Law Group is a multinational immigration law firm with over 30 years of international immigration experience. The firm manages the full Turkish citizenship application process — from Tax Registration Number, property selection guidance, and valuation coordination, through to residency application and citizenship approval — ensuring a compliant and efficiently managed process for the main applicant and all family members.