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Türkiye Citizenship by Investment

Türkiye provides investment-linked citizenship routes for eligible applicants, including qualifying property acquisition and capital-placement options described by the public reference page.

Estimated processing time10–11 months
Visa-free reach100+ destinations
Minimum reference amountUSD 400,000

Investment-linked citizenship connected to a transcontinental market

The programme was launched in 2017. Its detailed reference pages describe a qualifying property purchase from USD 400,000 or a USD 500,000 Turkish-bank deposit, with a three-year holding period for either route.

The reference material highlights family inclusion for a spouse and children under 18, access to more than 100 destinations and a route linked to a major market spanning Europe and Asia.

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Property Acquisition or a Bank Deposit

Qualifying property purchase

From USD 400,000
  • Purchase property meeting the current programme valuation threshold.
  • Title registration and the applicable holding restriction must be completed.

Qualifying bank deposit

From USD 500,000
  • Place the equivalent of USD 500,000 in a Turkish bank.
  • The detailed reference page specifies a three-year holding period.

Eligibility Requirements and Programme Features

Eligibility Requirements

  • Main applicant aged over 18.
  • Purchase qualifying property worth at least USD 400,000 and hold it for three years, or place USD 500,000 in a Turkish bank for three years.
  • Complete the required local valuation, title or banking procedures for the selected route.
  • A spouse and children under 18 may be included as dependants.

Programme Features

  • An investment route linked to a major transcontinental market.
  • Property and deposit options support different asset-planning preferences.
  • The reference page highlights access to more than 100 destinations.
  • Turkish citizens may separately assess eligibility for the U.S. E-2 visa route.
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