Turkish Citizenship by Investment in Turkey

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Foreigners can apply to Turkish Citizenship if they make an investment in Turkey. Gordion Partners offers advisory services for Turkish citizenship application. We give end-to-end service for all our client’s Turkish Citizenship by Investment procedures starting from opening a bank account until getting their Turkish passport. We have had more than 250 successful Turkish Citizenship by Investment clients. Our company’s partner lawyers are registered lawyers at the Istanbul Bar Association and they give exceptional service to all our clients. 

We offer all types of investment options to our clients in order to acquire the Turkish citizenship by investment: $400,000 Property Investment, $500,000 Bank Deposit, $500,000 Private Pension Fund. Get in touch with us to learn more about the application steps and eligibility for the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program.

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Turkish Citizenship Program Overview in 2026

With the new regulations as of 2026, Republic of Turkey grants citizenship to foreigners who complete the following:

  • $400,000 property investment
  • $500,000 bank deposit
  • $500,000 private pension fund investment
  • deposit $500,000 in State investment instruments or state banks operating in Turkey provided that they do not withdraw such amount for three years
  • employ 50 employees in Turkey.

It usually takes around 8-12 Months to obtain Turkish Citizenship and Turkish Passport for both the Main Applicant (Investor) and other family members provided that all the documentation is ready and duly compiled.

Advantages of Turkish Citizenship

  • Turkish passport will allow you to visit many countries with visa-free agreements, such as Japan and Singapore.
  • Turkey has an extensive diplomatic network with more than 130 embassies worldwide. 
  • Turkish citizenship provides you and your children free education rights at public universities in Turkey.
  • When you have a Turkish citizenship, you can benefit from pension programs like a Turkish citizen provided that you are employed.
  • You have the rights of voting for all types of elections in Turkey for municipality and central government elections.
  • You benefit from all the medical rights and public hospitals in Turkey.
  • You can obtain dual citizenship when you have a Turkish passport.
  • Turkish passports are given for 10 years and they can be renewed by getting a new passport.
  • Turkish citizenship is granted for life and your children can be citizen of Turkey by blood.
  • No military service for foreigners who get Turkish citizenship by investment.

Investment Options for the Turkish Citizenship by Investment

The main investment routes for the Turkish citizenship by investment are $400,000 real estate investment, $500,000 bank deposit and $500,000 private pension fund.

Turkish Citizenship by $400,000 Real Estate Investment

You can invest in multiple real estate as long as the total amount is more than $400,000. It can be a commercial or residential property, but it can’t be a land investment. All the values on appraisal report, title deed transaction and bank transfer should be above $400,000. You can’t sell the property for 3 years.

Turkish Citizenship by $500,000 Bank Deposit

You can invest $500,000 to a Turkish bank account. Your money will be converted to Turkish Lira. You can earn Turkish Lira interest rate during the 3 year period. In the end of 3 years, you can withdraw the bank amount.

Turkish Citizenship by $500,000 Private Pension Fund

You can invest $500,000 in a Turkish private pension fund. You can choose different assets that the private pension fund offers. You can withdraw your full amount after 3 years.

Who can apply for the Turkish Citizenship by Investment

Every foreigner is eligible to apply for the Turkish citizenship as long as they meet the investment criteria. Each citizenship by investment application is reviewed carefully and your application might get rejected if you have a criminal record in the past. Also, your citizenship will be cancelled if you sell your property before 3 years period is over. Finally, there are also some reports that the citizenship of foreigners are cancelled if they make false declarations in property purchase, such as showing the transaction value more than the actual property purchase.

The family members of the investor are also eligible for the Turkish Citizenship by Investment from the same investment. The eligible family members are spouse of the investor and children that are younger than 18 years old. The father, mother, brother, sister of the investor are not eligible for the Turkish Citizenship by Investment. They need to make their own investment in order to apply for Turkish citizenship.

Application Steps of the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program in 2026

Application steps for the Turkish Citizenship by $400,000 Property Investment:

  1. Getting Turkish potential tax id number
  2. Opening bank account in Turkey
  3. Choosing property for purchase
  4. Making appraisal report for the property
  5. Making currency exchange document at the bank
  6. Getting title deed appointment
  7. Putting 3 years unsellable annotation at title deed office
  8. Getting investment conformity paper
  9. Applying for Turkish investor residence permit
  10. Applying for Turkish citizenship
  11. Apply for ID card and passport after the approval of Turkish citizenship

Application steps for the Turkish Citizenship by $500,000 Bank Deposit

  1. Getting Turkish potential tax id number
  2. Opening bank account in Turkey. Client can choose normal bank or an Islamic bank.
  3. Making currency exchange document at the bank
  4. Getting investment conformity paper from Banking Regulatory Authority
  5. Applying for Turkish investor residence permit
  6. Applying for Turkish citizenship
  7. Apply for ID card and passport after the approval of Turkish citizenship

Application steps for the Turkish Citizenship by $500,000 Private Pension Fund Investment

  1. Getting Turkish potential tax id number
  2. Opening bank account in Turkey. 
  3. Choosing a private pension fund
  4. Making currency exchange document at the bank
  5. Transferring amount to the private pension fund
  6. Getting investment conformity paper from Banking Regulatory Authority
  7. Applying for Turkish investor residence permit
  8. Applying for Turkish citizenship
  9. Apply for ID card and passport after the approval of Turkish citizenship

Required Documents for the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program in 2026

Investor should submit his birth certificate, criminal record and marital status document in order to complete the application for the Turkish citizenship by application.

For the Turkish citizenship application of the spouse of the investor, her birth certificate, criminal record and marriage certificate are required.

For the Turkish citizenship application of the children of the investor, their birth certificates are required. 

All foreigner documents to be submitted in Turkey for the Turkish citizenship by investment program should be in one of the following format to be accepted:

  1. Apostilled, translated to Turkish and notarized.
  2. Stamped by investor’s country’s consulate in Turkey, stamped by Turkish governor office, translated to Turkish and notarized.
  3. Stamped by Turkish consulate in investor’s country, translated to Turkish and notarized.

Expenses for the Turkish Citizenship Investment with $400,000 Real Estate Option

The costs of buying a property in Turkey depend on if you are buying a new property or if you are buying a resale property. This section explains the possible expenses for an investor who wants to get Turkish Citizenship by Real Estate Investment.

Costs of Buying a New Property in Turkey

The main costs of buying a new property in Turkey are Value-Added-Tax (VAT), Title Deed Tax and Appraisal Report. New properties in Turkey are subject to VAT when they are sold by the developer to the first owner. The VAT for residential properties with less than 150sqm area is 10% and VAT for properties with more than 150sqm is 20%. If the property is constructed with urban reconstruction project, the VAT might be as low as 1%. For all commercial properties, the VAT is 20%.

The title deed tax is 4% and it is paid by buyer and seller with equal amount. The investor pays 2% title deed tax as the buyer of property. There are also other costs such as appraisal report, which is apprx $1,400 and title deed processing fee, which is apprx $500. Additional costs are translator fee and power-of-attorney fee if  you use a translator or give authority to someone else to buy the property in your name. 

Costs of Buying a Resale Property in Turkey

If you buy a second-hand property, there is no VAT tax. There is 4% title deed tax, which is split equally between buyer and seller. There is $1,400 appraisal report fee. Also, if you are buying property from a real estate broker listing, the real estate brokerage fee is 2% for the buyer. Additional costs are translator fee and power-of-attorney fee if  you use a translator or give authority to someone else to buy the property in your name. 

Why you should choose Gordion Partners as your Turkish Citizenship by Investment Advisor?

Gordion Partners is an experienced advisory company focused on Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program since 2019. We have in-house registered real estate brokers and lawyers and that enables us to give end-to-end services to our clients. We offer professional and transparent service at affordable fees.

Finally, we have had more than 250 Turkish citizenship by investment cases and all of them were completed successfully. Our Turkish citizenship by investment procedures knowledge is up-to-date. We give transparent and honest services to all our clients. We only give service with registered real estate brokers and professional Turkish lawyers. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program?

The Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program allows foreign nationals to obtain Turkish citizenship by making a qualifying investment in the country. Launched in 2017, the program is designed to attract foreign capital and stimulate economic growth. It offers investors and their immediate families the right to live, work, and study in Turkey, as well as access to visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 110 countries.

2. What are the main investment options to qualify for Turkish citizenship?

The most popular route is purchasing real estate worth at least $400,000 USD, with a commitment to keep the property for at least three years. Other options include depositing a minimum of $500,000 USD in a Turkish bank, investing $500,000 USD in government bonds or venture capital funds, or creating at least 50 jobs for Turkish citizens as verified by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.

3. How long does the Turkish Citizenship by Investment process take?

The entire process typically takes between 8 to 12 months from the submission of a complete application. This includes the time required for property purchase, obtaining a short-term residence permit, and the processing of the citizenship application by the relevant government authorities.

4. Can investors include their family members in the application?

Yes, the main applicant can include their spouse and children under the age of 18 in the citizenship application. All eligible family members receive Turkish citizenship at the same time as the primary investor. Children over 18 and other dependents must apply separately and may not be eligible under the main investment route.

5. Is it necessary to live in Turkey or know Turkish to get citizenship

No, there is no requirement to reside in Turkey before, during, or after the citizenship application. Additionally, applicants are not required to speak Turkish or pass any language proficiency tests. This makes the program especially attractive for international investors seeking flexibility. However, before getting the citizenship, foreigners need to apply for the investor residence permit first.

6. Does Turkey allow dual citizenship?

Yes, Turkey permits dual citizenship, allowing investors to retain their original nationality while becoming Turkish citizens. However, it is important to check whether the applicant’s home country allows dual citizenship, as laws vary by country.

7. What are the benefits of obtaining Turkish citizenship through investment?

Turkish citizenship grants full rights to live, work, and study in Turkey. Citizens gain access to Turkey’s healthcare and education systems and enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to many countries, including Japan, South Korea, and much of Latin America. Additionally, Turkey’s strategic location offers unique business and travel advantages between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

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