Turkey Citizenship by Investment
Obtain Turkish citizenship through real estate investment — one of the most popular second citizenship programs globally. Turkey offers a large, strategically located economy at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, with a passport granting visa-free access to 110+ countries.
Investment Options
Real Estate Purchase
USD $400,000Purchase one or more properties in Turkey with a combined value of at least $400,000. Property must not be sold for 3 years.
- Most popular route (85%+ of applicants)
- 3-year no-sell restriction
- Rental income allowed
- Full ownership rights
Bank Deposit
USD $500,000Deposit funds in a Turkish bank for a minimum of 3 years.
- Interest earned on deposit
- 3-year minimum hold
- Held in regulated Turkish bank
Government Bonds
USD $500,000Purchase Turkish government bonds to be held for at least 3 years.
- Low risk
- Government-backed
- 3-year minimum hold
Business / Job Creation
No minimumCreate at least 50 jobs for Turkish nationals as confirmed by the Ministry of Family and Social Services.
- No capital minimum
- 50 jobs required
- Ministry of Labour confirmation needed
Who Is This For?
- Individuals 18+ with clean criminal and financial background
- Purchase of qualifying real estate worth at least USD $400,000 (held 3 years)
- Or fixed capital investment of USD $500,000+, or bank deposit of USD $500,000+ held 3 years
- No language requirement or prior connection to Turkey needed
- Can include spouse and dependent children under 18 at no extra investment
- Property must not have been previously used for citizenship application
How It Works
- 1
Property Selection
ITC iLand connects you with vetted Turkish real estate advisors. Property must be valued at USD $400,000+ by official appraisal and purchased from a Turkish citizen or company.
- 2
Title Deed (Tapu) & Annotation
Purchase complete and title deed obtained. An annotation is placed on the title deed to prevent sale within 3 years, satisfying citizenship program requirements.
- 3
Residency Permit Application
Apply for a short-term residence permit — a procedural step required before citizenship application.
- 4
Citizenship Application
Submit citizenship application to the Directorate General of Population and Citizenship Affairs with all supporting documents.
- 5
Turkish Passport Issued
Upon approval (typically 3–6 months), Turkish passport issued. Full citizenship rights granted — no restrictions.
Country Location
Why ITC iLand for This Program?
ITC iLand has guided over 100 families through global citizenship and residency by investment programs — from Caribbean second passports to European Golden Visas. We work with government-authorized agents in each jurisdiction and bring 25+ years of international immigration expertise to ensure your application is compliant, complete, and processed without delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
The property must be officially appraised at USD $400,000+ and must be purchased from a Turkish national or Turkish-registered company. The deed is annotated to prevent resale for 3 years. New construction or existing property both qualify.
Besides real estate: fixed capital investment of USD $500,000+; bank deposit of USD $500,000+ held 3 years; government bond purchase of USD $500,000+ held 3 years; real estate investment fund of USD $500,000+.
Yes. Turkey allows its citizens to hold multiple nationalities. You are not required to renounce your existing citizenship.
Turkish passport holders currently require a Schengen visa for most EU countries. However, the passport is strong in many other regions including South America, Africa, and parts of Asia.
Obtaining Turkish citizenship does not automatically make you a Turkish tax resident. Tax residency requires spending more than 6 months per year in Turkey. Consult a Turkish tax advisor for your specific situation.
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