Turkey Citizenship by Investment

Turkey grants citizenship to foreign investors under regulations in force since September 2018. It is the largest economy among the programmes we advise on, with citizenship extended to the investor’s spouse and children under 18, and no requirement to live in Turkey.

Investment options

• Real estate: US$400,000 or more, with a title-deed restriction preventing resale for three years.
• Fixed capital investment: US$500,000 or more.
• Bank deposit: US$500,000 or more in a Turkish bank, held for three years.
• Government bonds: US$500,000 or more, held for three years.
• Real estate or venture capital fund units: US$500,000 or more, held for three years.
• Private pension contribution: US$500,000 or more, retained in the system for three years.
• Job creation: employment of at least 50 people.

Who can apply

Adult investors of good character with a lawful source of funds. Real-estate purchases are subject to official valuation and title-deed rules, and eligibility can depend on nationality under Turkish property law; we confirm your position before any commitment.

Read how we assess and prepare an application before anything is submitted.

Process and timeline

The investment is made and certified first, followed by a residence permit application and then the citizenship application, which is decided by the Turkish authorities. No official processing time is published; we give a realistic estimate based on recent cases.

Points to know before you commit

• Investment thresholds are set in US dollars and have changed before (the real-estate minimum rose from US$250,000 to US$400,000 in 2022). We confirm the current threshold on the day you invest.
• Turkey is a candidate for EU membership but is not a member; Turkish citizenship does not confer EU rights.
• Real estate is the most common route and requires a three-year no-sale commitment registered on the title deed.

Figures verified on 14 September 2026 against the Republic of Türkiye Investment Office (invest.gov.tr).