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Citizenship for life
Türkiye citizenship gives you the right to live and work in the country for life, plus civic entitlements like voting, free healthcare and the right to hold a Turkish passport.
Citizenship by Investment
Türkiye Citizenship by Investment Programme
Launched in 2017, Türkiye’s Citizenship by Investment Programme* is a relative newcomer in the citizenship by investment industry, but it has found significant success among Middle Eastern applicants, particularly from Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine, and Egypt.
- Minimum investment
- US$400,000
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Processing time
- 3–6 months
- Residency requirement
- None
What Makes a Strong Citizenship by Investment Programme
Benefits of Türkiye Citizenship
The Türkiye Citizenship by Investment Programme offers many benefits, including:
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Entitlement to dual citizenship
Unlike other countries, Türkiye has no restrictions on dual citizenship. Consequently, you don’t need to relinquish your original nationality in order to become a Turkish citizen.
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Ability to pass on citizenship
As a Turkish citizen, you’ll also be able to pass on your citizenship rights to your descendants. This allows them to enjoy all the same benefits and in turn safeguards your family’s future.
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Ability to apply for the US E-2 visa
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Enhanced global mobility
Investment Options
Citizenship by Investment in Türkiye is available through one of five options:
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REAL ESTATE
Applicants can purchase property valued at US$400,000 recognised by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanisation. Successful applicants most hold that property for a minimum of three years.
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BANK DEPOSIT IN TÜRKİYE
Applicants can make a US$500,000 deposit in a Turkish bank that is recognised by the Council of Bank Audit and Regulation. Successful applicants must hold the deposit for three years.
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GOVERNMENT BONDS
Applicants can purchase government bonds valued at US$500,000 recognised by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance. Successful applicants must hold the bonds for three years.
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FIXED CAPITAL INVESTMENT
Applicants can invest US$500,000 in fixed capital, acknowledged by the Ministry of Industry and Technology.
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JOB CREATION
Applicants can create 50 jobs in Türkiye, which must be acknowledged by the Ministry of Family, Labour, and Social Security.
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THE FOLLOWING BASIC FEES APPLY:
• Applications fees
• Passport fees
Turkish Passport
Application Process
What is the Türkiye passport application process?
The passport application process is separate from the Citizenship by Investment process and requires the applicant to present several documents. These documents vary according to whether the application is a first-time application, a first-time renewal, or a later renewal.
In all cases, a certified copy of the applicant’s Certificate of Registration – the document that is issued to an economic citizen at the end of the Citizenship by Investment process – must be provided.
The process of issuing and renewing passports in Türkiye falls under the jurisdiction of the General Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship, a division of the Ministry of Interior. Services related to these tasks are carried out at local Population Directorate offices situated in various districts or cities.
Application Process
Türkiye Citizenship by Investment application process consists of seven steps:
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Step 1:
Select your investment option
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Step 2:
Make a residence permit application
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Step 3:
Open a bank account in Türkiye
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Step 4:
Make the relevant investment
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Step 5:
Submit your application to the Government
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Step 6:
If successful, applications are approved within three to six months
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Step 7:
Documents evidencing citizenship issued
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Step 8:
Submit passport application
Frequently Asked Questions
Government Advisory
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