Turkish Citizenship by Property Investment
Acquire Turkish citizenship for you and your family by investing at least USD 400,000 in Turkish real estate. We handle the legal side end-to-end — from property due diligence to your citizenship application.
Citizenship through real estate — explained.
Turkish law allows foreign nationals who make a qualifying real estate investment to apply for Turkish citizenship on an exceptional basis, under Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901 Art. 12 and its implementing regulation.
What the route offers
A qualifying property purchase can lead to Turkish citizenship without a prior residence period.
- ✓No minimum residence period in Turkey required
- ✓Spouse and children under 18 can be included
- ✓Turkey permits dual citizenship
- ✓A residence permit can be held while the application is processed
What the law requires
The investment must meet the thresholds and conditions set by the current regulation — which we verify before you commit.
- →Property value of at least USD 400,000
- →Official valuation report by a licensed appraiser
- →Title deed annotation not to sell for 3 years
- →Payment in foreign currency through a Turkish bank
Minimum investment: USD 400,000. The minimum investment amount and eligible property rules are set by Presidential decision and can be updated from time to time. We confirm the requirements in force before you sign anything.
Legal protection for a major investment.
A citizenship application is only as sound as the property transaction behind it. We make sure both are right.
Property Due Diligence
We check title, encumbrances and eligibility before purchase — so the property qualifies for citizenship.
Compliant Transaction
Valuation, foreign-currency payment and title deed annotation handled to the regulation's requirements.
Coordinated Timeline
Conformity certificate, residence permit and citizenship filing sequenced to avoid delays.
Bilingual Support
Advice and document preparation in both Turkish and English at every stage.
Whole-Family Application
Your spouse and children under 18 included in one coordinated process.
Full Transparency
Clear explanations of every step, document and fee — before it happens.
The citizenship application process.
We manage the legal process from your first consultation to the citizenship decision.
Consultation & Eligibility
We review your situation, the current investment requirements, and which family members will be included.
Property Due Diligence
Before you commit, we check the property's title, encumbrances and suitability for a citizenship application.
Valuation & Purchase
A licensed appraiser values the property; payment is made in foreign currency through a Turkish bank and the title deed is transferred.
Conformity Certificate
The title deed is annotated with the 3-year no-sale commitment and a certificate of conformity for citizenship is obtained.
Residence Permit & Application
A residence permit is obtained on the investment basis and the citizenship application is filed with the authorities.
Review & Decision
The file is reviewed by the competent authorities. We follow up throughout and keep you informed until the decision.
What you'll need to provide.
We prepare and file the transaction and application documents on your behalf. From you, we typically need:
Passport
Valid passport for the investor and each family member, with certified Turkish translation.
Birth Certificates
Apostilled birth certificates for the investor and children, with certified translation.
Marriage Certificate
Apostilled marriage certificate with certified translation, if your spouse is included.
Biometric Photos
Recent biometric photographs for each applicant.
Proof of Payment
Bank records showing the purchase price was paid through a Turkish bank in foreign currency.
Title Deed Documents
Title deed, valuation report and certificate of conformity — obtained and prepared by us.
Considering Turkish citizenship?
Tell us about your plans and we'll walk you through the current requirements and a clear timeline.
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