About Türkiye
Türkiye is a culturally rich country and popular vacation destination for tourists wanting to explore the exceptional landmarks, historical sites, and magnificent natural sceneries. The vibrant culture, mesmerising landscapes and mouth-watering delicacies attract tourists and investors from all over the world.
As a democratic, constitutional republic, Türkiye holds membership of organisations such as the Council of Europe, NATO, the OECD, and the G20 major economies.
Locations
Türkiye is a country in the Middle East, located mainly on the Anatolian Peninsula in West Asia, with a small portion on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe, linking both the European and Asian markets. Bordered by three seas, Türkiye connects key markets via excellent transport links.
Citizenship by Investment
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.
General Requirements:
To qualify, the following requirements must be fulfilled:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be of good moral character
- Sufficient funds to make an investment
- Travel requirement to supply biometrics
- No interview requirement
- No language requirement
- No residence requirement, although a residence permit must be obtained
- Main applicants may also include a number of dependants in an application.
Which family members can I include in my application?
Main applicants can include:
- Spouse
- Children of the main applicant or of the spouse if under the age of 18
- Children of the main applicant or of the spouse aged 18 or over with a medical condition that renders them dependent
There are no banned nationalities under the Türkiye Citizenship by Investment Programme, however citizens of Armenia and Syria are unable to purchase property in Türkiye.
Benefits:
Citizenship of Türkiye comes with a wide range of benefits, including:
- Citizenship for life, with the right to live, work, and possess property in Türkiye.
- Citizenship can be passed down to future generations
- Right to hold dual citizenship
- Opportunity to apply for an E-2 visa to the United States
- Global Mobility
Investment Options
Investment Options
There are seven investment options an applicant can choose from to apply for citizenship under the Türkiye Citizenship by Investment Programme:
- Property Investment
- Bank Deposit
- Government Bonds
- Fund Share
- Fixed Capital Investment
- Private Pension
- Job Creation
REAL ESTATE
Applicants can invest US$400,000 in an approved real estate project recognised by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanisation. Successful applicants most hold that real estate for a minimum of three years.
| Investment | Investment Type | Required Official Approval | Hold Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| US$400,000 | Property | Ministry of Environment and Urbanisation | 3 years |
DEPOSIT IN A TURKISH BANK
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.
| Investment | Investment Type | Required Official Approval | Hold Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| US$500,000 | Deposit in a Turkish bank | Council of Bank Audit and Regulation | 3 years |
GOVERNMENT BONDS
Applicants can purchase government bonds valued at US$500,000 and recognised by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance. Successful applicants must hold the bonds for three years.
| Investment | Investment Type | Required Official Approval | Hold Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| US$500,000 | Government bonds | Ministry of Treasury and Finance | 3 years |
FUND SHARES
Applicants can invest US$500,000 in shares in a real estate or venture capital investment. Successful applicants must hold those shares for three years.
| Investment | Investment Type | Required Official Approval | Hold Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| US$500,000 | Fund Shares | Capital Markets Board of Türkiye | 3 years |
INVESTMENT IN FIXED CAPITAL
Applicants can invest US$500,000 in fixed capital, acknowledged by the Ministry of Industry and Technology.
| Investment | Investment Type | Required Official Approval |
|---|---|---|
| US$500,000 | Fixed capital | Ministry of Industry and Technology |
PRIVATE PENSION
Applicants can deposit minimum contribution of USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency in funds determined by the Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency with the condition that it remains in the private pension system for at least three years.
| Investment | Investment Type | Required Official Approval |
|---|---|---|
| US$500,000 | Pension funds | Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency |
JOB CREATION
Applicants can create 50 jobs in Türkiye, which must be acknowledged by the Ministry of Family, Labour, and Social Security.
| Investment Type | Required Official Approval |
|---|---|
| 50 Jobs | Ministry of Family, Labour, and Social Security |
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