Turkey Citizenship by Investment
Secure your family’s legacy and unlock visa-free travel from just $400,000 with Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program.
Minimum Investment
N/A
Donation
Minimum Investment
$400,000
Real-Estate
Time to Citizenship
4-6
Months
Visa-Free Access
110+
Countries & Territories
About Turkish Investment Program
In 2018, the Turkish government launched the Citizenship by Investment program, with a primary emphasis on real estate investments. This initiative boasts a simple and streamlined application procedure, allowing investors to capitalize on rental income and the option to resell their properties.
To qualify for this program, individuals must meet specific criteria, including being a minimum of 18 years old, maintaining good health, and having a clean criminal record. Moreover, participants are obliged to retain their real estate acquisitions for a duration of three years.
Benefits
Visa-Free Travel
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel to over 125 countries and territories including Russia, Hong Kong, Singapore and Brazil.
E-2 Investor Visa
Ranked as the 20th most powerful passport globally according to the Global Passport Index, Turkish citizenship grants you the opportunity to apply for the United States E-2 investor visa, affording you the flexibility to freely travel in and out of the United States.
Straightforward Process
Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process with a timeframe of 6 months to your new citizenship.
Tax Relief
Turkey does not impose taxes on worldwide income, capital gains, gift, wealth and inheritance.
Minimal Residency Requirements
There are no physical residency requirements, you are entitled to apply instantly.
Dual Citizenship
There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.
Visa-Free Travel for Turkish Passport
Holders of a Turkish passport can enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 110 countries, including the Singapore, Hong Kong and Brazil.
Below is a list of places to consider for your next journey as a citizen of Turkey:
Albania
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belize
Benin
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Cambodia
Cape Verde
Chile
Colombia
Comoros
Costa Rica
Côte d’Ivoire
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Fiji
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Guatemala
Guinea-Bissau
Haiti
Honduras
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malaysia
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nepal
Nicaragua
Oman
Palau
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Qatar
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
São Tomé and Príncipe
Senegal
Serbia
Singapore
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Zambia
Zimbabwe
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Requirements
Main applicant requirements
- 18+ years of age
- Good health
- No criminal record
- Successfully pass due diligence checks
- Receive approval by the Government
- Confirmed investment sources
- Reside for five days within 5 years from the naturalization
Eligible Dependents
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Adult children (biological or adopted) under 25 years of age
Process
At Bellevue Sovereign Partners, the typical duration for the application process spans approximately six months. The initial phase, involving document collection, varies in time based on the applicant’s efficiency in compiling the necessary documents. Our team facilitates this phase by offering guidance, examples, and expert advice.
The review stage is dependent on the Government’s timeline and may be influenced by external factors beyond our control as authorized agents. Bellevue Sovereign Partners works closely with the Government throughout the process, striving to ensure a rapid and seamless experience for the applicant
Step 1
Bellevue Sovereign Partners will conduct an initial review of your passport copy to seek government pre-approval. To initiate your application, you will need to make an initial payment towards professional fees. You can expect a response within 24-48 hours.
Step 2
Bellevue Sovereign Partners’ experienced team will guide you through the process of gathering the necessary documents following the Government’s checklist.
Step 3
Bellevue Sovereign Partners will assist you in identifying properties that align with your specific preferences, exclusively featuring top-notch options from trusted developers. Once you’ve made your selection, we’ll initiate the property purchase and transfer.
Step 4
Bellevue Sovereign Partners will assist you in selecting a licensed valuation expert approved by the Capital Markets Board of Turkey to evaluate your chosen property. The purchase process will entail registering the property in the applicant’s name and adding a commitment not to sell the property for a minimum of three years.
Step 5
Following a secure property purchase and valuation, and prior to finalizing your application, the Ministry of Environment and Urban Affairs will verify whether the combined value of your investment, both in the property registry and as assessed, surpasses $250,000. Subsequently, you will be required to obtain a specialized investor residence permit from the Directorate General of Immigration Authority
Step 6
We will meticulously assemble and review your application file, then forward it to Istanbul for official file verification through postal mail. Once your application files are deemed complete, the evaluation procedure will commence, conducted by the Directorate of the Civil Registry of the city where your residence permit is sought.
Step 7
The application file will be transmitted by the General Directorate of Civil Registry to the National Intelligence Agency of Turkey for a comprehensive security background check. Should the security background report from the National Intelligence Agency verify the applicant’s suitability in terms of security, the Ministry of Interior will approve the application and forward it to the Office of the Presidency of Turkey.
Step 8
Upon receiving official confirmation of the application from the Ministry of Interior, the Presidency of Turkey will confer Turkish citizenship upon the applicant. The formal grant of Turkish citizenship by the Presidency will be publicly announced in the Official Gazette and become effective.
Turkish Citizenship by Investment Costs
Presidential Decree No. 106, published in the Official Gazette on September 19, 2018, and effective on the same day, introduced an amendment to Article 20 of the Regulation on the Implementation of the Turkish Nationality Law. This amendment added a new requirement for acquiring Turkish citizenship. Specifically, if the Capital Markets Board confirms that a foreigner has acquired a share in a real estate investment fund or venture capital fund with a minimum specified value in foreign currency or its equivalent in Turkish Lira, provided that the foreigner holds the share for a minimum of three years, Turkish citizenship can be granted through a Presidential decree.
Investment – Purchase of Real Estate
Acquiring Turkish Citizenship by Investment is possible by investing in one or more properties in Turkey.
The citizenship program is comprised of three stages:
1) Purchase of real estate
2) Acquiring a residence permit
3) Receiving passports
Every foreign individual that fulfils the conditions set forth in the law can apply for the Turkish Citizenship by investing a minimum required sum in one or more properties in Turkey.
In addition, there are other costs that need to be covered.
Minimum Required Investment
USD 400,000
Land Registry Fee
2% of the Purchase Price
Official Transfer Fee (Paid to Land Registry)
USD 200
Property Value Report
Approx. USD 500
Residency Permit
Once the real estate transaction is completed the investor will obtain the title deed. The Land Registry Office will then prepare a “Certificate of Conformity” that proves that the investment was made in accordance with the law. You can apply for a residence permit and have the right to renew it until the competition of the citizenship process.
Visa Fee Per Person – Approx. USD 100
Residence Permit Fee per person – Approx. USD 20
Insurance per person (for adults only) – Approx. USD 100
After acquiring the residence permit, the investor and his family have the right to apply for a citizenship to the Civil Registration and Nationality office.
Application fee – USD 100
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