Citizenship by investment is an application route for people who meet one of the investment criteria set by law. The competent authority decides each application.
TYPES OF INVESTMENTS ELIGIBLE FOR CITIZENSHIP
REAL ESTATE OPTIONS
The purchase of one or more properties with a total value of at least US$400,000 (or the equivalent in another currency), provided that they are not sold within the following three years. A restriction preventing resale for at least three years must be recorded in the land register.
EMPLOYMENT OPTION
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security must confirm that the investment has created at least 50 jobs.
CASH DEPOSIT OPTION
A minimum of US$500,000 (or the equivalent in another currency) must be deposited in cash into a bank account in Türkiye, with the condition that the same amount remains in the bank account for the next 3 years.
GOVERNMENT BOND OPTION
Purchase at least US$500,000 (or the equivalent in another currency) worth of government bonds (government debt instruments), provided that you do not sell the instruments for the following 3 years.
CAPITAL INVESTMENT OPTION
The relevant ministry must confirm a fixed capital investment of at least USD 500,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency.
FUNDING/VENTURE CAPITAL OPTION
Purchasing shares in a real estate investment fund or a venture capital investment fund worth at least US$500,000 (or the equivalent in another currency), on the condition that the shares are held for a period of 3 years.
Private pension option
A contribution of at least USD 500,000 or its foreign currency equivalent must be invested in the private pension system, kept in the designated funds and remain in the system for at least three years. The Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency verifies compliance.
Official investment and citizenship guide
Applications and review
Processing time
Processing time depends on the circumstances of the case and the competent authorities’ review.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program?
Citizenship by investment is an application route for people who meet one of the investment criteria set by law. The competent authority decides each application.
2. What are the investment options for obtaining citizenship?
- REAL ESTATE OPTIONS
- EMPLOYMENT OPTION
- CASH DEPOSIT OPTION
- GOVERNMENT BOND OPTION
- CAPITAL INVESTMENT OPTION
- FUNDING/VENTURE CAPITAL OPTION
- Private pension option
3. How long does the Turkish citizenship process take?
Processing time depends on the circumstances of the case and the competent authorities’ review.