Turkey CBI offers visa-free access to 114 countries with no minimum residence requirement. If your plan B is to be closer to the sun and the sea, Turkey may be the right place to invest in citizenship.
114
Visa Free Countries
$400,000
Minimum Requirement
4-5
Application Period Lasting Months
Turkey is a popular destination for holidays and business. Turkish citizenship by investment, which has no minimum residence requirement and applications for which are finalized in as little as four months, offers investors the opportunity to travel to 114 countries without a visa.
Benefits of Turkey
Take Advantage of the Short Application Process
Successful applicants can expect to receive their Turkish passports within four to five months.
Gain Global Mobility
Turkish citizens can travel to 114 countries of the world without a visa and form a bridge between East and West.
Involve Your Family
You can include children under the age of 18 as dependents in your application.
Take Advantage of No Minimum Stay Period
There is no minimum physical stay requirement for your Turkish citizenship application to be processed.
Who Can Get Turkish Citizenship?
Investor
Spouse
children
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Program Requirements
To apply for the Turkish citizenship by investment program, applicants must meet ONE of the following investment options AND other requirements:
OPTION 1. PURCHASING PROPERTY
The citizenship by initial investment option is the purchase of real estate worth at least $400,000. For a new property you pay 1-8% VAT. There is no VAT for resale. Stamp duty is 4% (2% paid by the buyer and 2% by the seller, but in the resale market you bear the cost). You pay 2% of the 4% real estate commission. The seller pays the other 2%.
There is no state contribution amount. You won't have to worry about due diligence fees or administrative fees, other than negligible minor expenses.
OPTION 2. DEPOSITING MONEY TO THE BANK
Deposit at least $500,000 worth of Turkish lira in a Turkish bank.
OPTION 3. INVEST IN A TURKISH REAL ESTATE FUND
Make an investment of at least $500,000.
OPTION 4. INVEST IN FIXED CAPITAL
Your fixed capital investment will need to be at least $500,000.
OPTION 5. BUY GOVERNMENT BONDS
Your investment must be at least 500,000 USD.
OPTION 6. CREATE EMPLOYMENT WITH A NEW BUSINESS
Establish a new company and hire 50 Turkish citizens.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND BENEFITS
To qualify for the Türkiye Citizenship by Investment Program, you must:
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Application Process
Customer acceptance process
We start our process with Form 1. After a successful screening, we provide you with a Customer Agreement (CA) for you to review and sign.
You give a power of attorney to our Turkish lawyers. They open a bank account, buy property and complete the citizenship application. Lawyers request a letter of compliance from the government. They apply for a short-term residence permit.
Application review and submission
Before submitting your documents, we thoroughly review your application to ensure that your file complies with the requirements of the Investment Office of the President of the Republic of Turkey. Our legal team will complete final checks before sending the relevant forms.
The Investment Office will conduct its own due diligence and review all documents. We will continue to work closely with them throughout the process to ensure your application is processed in a timely and effective manner.
The Investment Office will conduct its own due diligence and review all documents. We will continue to work closely with them throughout the process to ensure your application is processed in a timely and effective manner.
issued passport
The Investment Office will evaluate your application and once approved you will be required to make all required contributions and pay any applicable government fees. We will then arrange for all relevant passports to be sent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Türkiye Accept Dual Citizenship?
Turkish citizens can have dual citizenship. However, you will need to check whether your country of origin allows dual citizenship with Turkey.
What Can I Expect from Turkish Citizenship?
If you are successful in your citizenship application in Turkey, you will benefit from pleasant temperatures, striking landmarks and friendly culture. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to travel visa-free to 114 countries around the world.
Many investors choose the path to Turkish citizenship as a result of family inclusion, which allows your children to enjoy the same great benefits as you, including free healthcare and education.
How Long Does the Turkish Passport Process Take?
If your application is successful, you can expect to receive your passport within four to five months.
Who Can Apply for the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program?
To qualify for Turkish citizenship, you must be over 18 years of age, have a clean criminal record, and be in excellent health.
In addition, you must also be able to make the necessary investment in the form of bank deposits, capital investment or property purchase.
Will I Need to Reside in Turkey?
No. You do not need to live in Turkey for the authorities to process your citizenship application.
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