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Turkish citizenship

There are several ways to obtain a Turkish passport, but the most popular is currently through the purchase of real estate (so-called investment property). Under the new Turkish law, effective April 13, 2022, the Turkish Citizenship Law has been officially amended to USD 400,000 (market value).

If you decide to purchase real estate in Turkey through our company, we will organize the entire process.

Whether it’s to start a new life or invest in a new business opportunity, we will accompany you throughout the entire process until you obtain Turkish citizenship and a Turkish passport.

Key requirements:

  • You must purchase real estate (or properties) with a total value of at least USD 400,000 (or the equivalent in Turkish lira at the exchange rate on the day of the transaction).
  • On the day of signing the title deed (“Tapu”), a note must be included stating that the property will not be sold or transferred by at least 3 years old.
  • The entire transaction must be made by bank transfer – cash or partial cash payments will usually disqualify the application.
  • An official property valuation report prepared by a company licensed by a Turkish supervisory institution (e.g., SPK / Capital Markets Board) must be attached to the price. The report cannot be older than 90 days prior to the transaction.

Who can apply and who can obtain citizenship:

  • An adult (18+) with full legal capacity.
  • The spouse and children under 18 can also apply for citizenship along with the main investor.
  • The applicant must have a clean criminal record – no criminal or security threats, as well as legal sources of funds.

Procedure steps: from purchase to citizenship:

  1. Selecting and purchasing a property

You select a property (may There must be more than one) whose total value reaches the required amount. The transaction proceeds normally – inspection of the property’s condition, checking for encumbrances, etc.

  1. Property Valuation

Before concluding the title deed, you must order a valuation from a licensed company. The value must be ≥ USD 400,000 and documented.

  1. Bank Transfer + Proof of Currency Exchange

The money must be transferred from your account (usually a foreign one) to the seller’s account in a Turkish bank. The funds must then be exchanged into Turkish lira and transferred by the bank to the Turkish Central Bank; you must receive a document confirming the exchange (so-called Foreign Exchange Purchase Certificate) – this is a requirement when submitting the application.

  1. 3-Year Prohibition of Sale Notation on the Title Deed (Tapu Şerhi). The title deed must state that the property will not be sold/transferred for at least 3 years – this is a necessary condition for the investment to be accepted under the program. Citizenship.
  2. Obtaining a residence permit (optional / required for citizenship). After purchasing real estate, it is common to apply for a residence permit (short-term), which stabilizes the foreigner’s status in Turkey and facilitates the subsequent citizenship procedure.
  3. Applying for citizenship

After meeting all requirements (value, valuation, sale ban, legal financing, clean record), you submit an application to the appropriate Turkish institution (usually the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs).

  1. Decision and granting of citizenship

The application is reviewed by the relevant authorities; if the decision is positive, the investor (and their family) receives Turkish citizenship. The procedure usually takes several months from the moment the application is submitted.

WARNING!! What to watch out for / typical pitfalls:

  • The property must be free of any mortgages, liens, or liabilities.
  • The entire payment must be made by bank transfer, and the appropriate confirmation – cash or part-cash payments are not allowed.
  • The valuation report must be recent (usually older than 90 days – rejected).
  • 3-year sales ban – if you sell early, you may lose your chance at citizenship.

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