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اروپا و آسیا · Exceptional citizenship route

Republic of Türkiye

A structured route to Turkish citizenship through qualifying real estate or other prescribed investments, supported directly by Baytii’s property and operational team in Türkiye.

Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 115+ destinationsMobility accessPassport ranking changes over timeGlobal mobilityUsually 6–9 months; timing may varyTypical timingFamily eligibleSubject to programme rules

Programme overview

A route designed around
your family and future.

Türkiye offers exceptional acquisition of citizenship to foreign investors who complete one of the investments prescribed by the Regulation on the Implementation of the Turkish Citizenship Law. The most widely used route is qualifying real estate worth at least US$400,000.

Alternative routes generally start at US$500,000 and include fixed capital, a Turkish bank deposit, government debt instruments, qualifying investment fund shares, a private pension contribution, or creating at least 50 jobs. Each route is confirmed by its designated government authority.

Baytii’s Türkiye team supports the property and operational journey directly—from asset screening and valuation planning to title-deed coordination, residence formalities and citizenship-file preparation with the relevant licensed professionals.

Full Turkish citizenship and passportReal estate route from US$400,000Six alternative routes from US$500,000Applicant, spouse and children under 18 may applyNo proof of funds or medical test required for the citizenship applicationNo general language examination for the investment routeDirect Baytii property and operational support in Türkiye

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ساختار پرونده
مسیر پیشنهادی اولیه

خرید ملک واجد شرایط

حد نصاب اعلام‌شده
US$400,000
ساختار پرونده
متقاضی اصلی

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Key benefits

Why consider
Türkiye?

Türkiye citizenship programme destination
Global mobilityTürkiye
Benefit 01

Full Turkish citizenship and passport

Eligibility and benefits are confirmed against the regulations in force at the time of application.

Benefit 02

Real estate route from US$400,000

Eligibility and benefits are confirmed against the regulations in force at the time of application.

Benefit 03

Six alternative routes from US$500,000

Eligibility and benefits are confirmed against the regulations in force at the time of application.

Benefit 04

Applicant, spouse and children under 18 may apply

Eligibility and benefits are confirmed against the regulations in force at the time of application.

Benefit 05

No proof of funds or medical test required for the citizenship application

Eligibility and benefits are confirmed against the regulations in force at the time of application.

Benefit 06

No general language examination for the investment route

Eligibility and benefits are confirmed against the regulations in force at the time of application.

Benefit 07

Direct Baytii property and operational support in Türkiye

Eligibility and benefits are confirmed against the regulations in force at the time of application.

Eligibility

Programme requirements.

Every applicant is assessed individually before documents are prepared or commitments are made.

Citizenship application documents under professional review
01Main applicant must be an adult and legally competent02The applicant must make and document one qualifying investment under the current exceptional citizenship rules03Real estate must reach at least US$400,000 or its qualifying foreign-currency equivalent04The investment must satisfy the applicable three-year restriction or retention condition05Property value, payment trail, seller eligibility, title status and official valuation must satisfy the competent authorities06Investment payments must be transferred through the prescribed traceable banking channels07The applicant and included family members must satisfy security, public-order and immigration checks08All names, civil records, translations, powers of attorney and application forms must be consistent and legally valid

Qualifying pathways

Investment routes.

Final costs depend on the selected route, family composition, due diligence and government fees.

01Investment route

Real estate acquisition

From US$400,000

Acquire qualifying real estate or use a qualifying notarised preliminary sale contract, subject to official valuation, payment evidence and land-registry requirements.

  • A three-year no-sale or no-transfer annotation is required
  • The seller, title history, valuation, payment trail and foreign-ownership eligibility must be screened
  • One or more assets may be considered only when structured under the current rules
02Investment route

Fixed capital investment

From US$500,000

Make a qualifying fixed capital investment confirmed by the Ministry of Industry and Technology.

  • Corporate and financial evidence of the completed qualifying investment is required
  • The investment must remain compliant with the applicable retention conditions
03Investment route

Turkish bank deposit

From US$500,000

Deposit the qualifying foreign-currency equivalent with a bank operating in Türkiye and maintain it under the prescribed restriction.

  • The deposit must generally remain for at least three years
  • Confirmation is issued through the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency framework
04Investment route

Government debt instruments

From US$500,000

Purchase qualifying government debt instruments and retain them for the prescribed period.

  • The instruments must generally not be sold for at least three years
  • Confirmation falls under the Ministry of Treasury and Finance
05Investment route

Investment fund shares

From US$500,000

Purchase qualifying real estate investment fund or venture capital investment fund participation shares.

  • The shares must generally be retained for at least three years
  • The Capital Markets Board confirms route compliance
06Investment route

Private pension contribution

From US$500,000

Contribute the qualifying foreign-currency equivalent to funds determined under the private pension framework.

  • The contribution must generally remain in the system for at least three years
  • The competent insurance and private-pension authority confirms compliance
07Investment route

Job creation

At least 50 jobs

Create employment for at least 50 people in Türkiye and obtain confirmation from the competent labour authority.

  • Payroll, social-security, corporate and operational evidence is required
  • Employment must remain genuine and compliant throughout the assessed period

Passport & global mobility

International access,
explained clearly.

Travel access is time-sensitive and never overrides the destination country’s entry decision.

View Türkiye passport destinations on Passport Index
Global reach115+

Visa-free or visa-on-arrival destinations; access changes over time

Passport typeFull national passport

Issued after citizenship and civil-registration procedures are completed

ValidityUp to 10 years

Validity depends on the applicant’s age and current passport rules

Residence rightsTürkiye

Citizenship includes the right to live and work in Türkiye under national law

Family inclusion

One application.
A shared future.

Dependent eligibility varies by age, financial dependency and current programme regulations.

Family planning a shared international future
Built around the people who matter most.
01Main applicant02همسر03Children under 18

Application journey

From assessment
to passport.

  1. 01

    Strategy and eligibility review

    Baytii reviews nationality, family structure, investment objective, timing and any legal, property or documentation risks before a commitment is made.

  2. 02

    Route and asset selection

    The seven statutory routes are compared. For property, Baytii screens the asset, developer or seller, title status, valuation feasibility and payment structure.

  3. 03

    Tax number, banking and legal preparation

    The required Turkish tax, banking, translation, notarisation and power-of-attorney steps are coordinated with the relevant professionals.

  4. 04

    Valuation, payment and investment completion

    The official valuation and banking trail are completed, followed by the qualifying purchase, deposit, fund, bond, pension, capital or employment transaction.

  5. 05

    Certificate of conformity and title restriction

    The competent authority verifies the investment. For real estate, the required three-year no-sale annotation or qualifying preliminary-sale annotation is registered.

  6. 06

    Investor residence permit

    The special short-term residence permit stage is prepared for the main applicant under the exceptional investment framework.

  7. 07

    Citizenship submission and security review

    The citizenship file is submitted to the competent authorities and proceeds through administrative and security checks.

  8. 08

    Decision, identity and passport

    After approval, Turkish civil registration, identity card and passport procedures are coordinated for the successful applicant and included family members.

Document checklist

A complete,
well-prepared file.

The exact checklist varies by nationality, residence history, family structure and investment route.

Carefully prepared citizenship application file
01Valid passports, national identity documents and biometric photographs02Birth certificates and complete civil-registry records03Marriage certificate and divorce, custody or consent records where applicable04Police or background records when requested by the authorities05Turkish tax number and transaction-specific banking documents06Official property valuation report or investment-route confirmation documents07Title deed, annotated preliminary sale contract or other qualifying investment evidence08Bank receipts proving buyer-to-seller payment through traceable channels09Residence permit and citizenship application forms, translations, notarisation and apostille or legalisation records10Power of attorney drafted specifically for the authorised Turkish procedures, when representation is used

Due diligence

Government scrutiny.

  • Property and seller screening must precede any binding commitment or irreversible payment
  • Official valuation alone does not replace title, zoning, encumbrance, litigation and transaction-history checks
  • Buyer-to-seller payments must follow the prescribed banking and foreign-currency documentation rules
  • No separate proof-of-funds file or medical test is required for the citizenship application
  • Security, public-order, sanctions and immigration checks apply to the citizenship file
  • False documents, sham transactions, circular payments or artificial valuations can result in refusal, cancellation and legal exposure

Costs & government fees

Plan beyond the minimum.

  • The investment threshold is not the total transaction or application cost
  • Property routes may include title-deed charges, valuation, earthquake insurance, translation, notarisation, legal, tax and professional costs
  • Currency conversion and official valuation can affect the qualifying calculation
  • Residence permit, identity and passport charges are separate
  • Fund, banking, capital, pension and business routes carry route-specific institutional costs
  • A transaction-specific cost schedule should be prepared before reservation or payment

Passport information

Rights and limits.

  • Turkish citizenship is full citizenship under national law, not a limited investor status
  • Successful applicants may obtain a Turkish identity card and passport after civil registration
  • Dual citizenship is permitted by Türkiye, but applicants must verify the law of every other nationality they hold
  • Visa-free access does not create a right to work, live or study in another country
  • Military-service, tax, inheritance and family-law consequences depend on personal facts and require specialist advice
  • Passport rankings and destination entry policies can change without notice

Frequently asked questions

Türkiye citizenship FAQ.

How much property must I buy for Turkish citizenship?+

The current official threshold is at least US$400,000 or its qualifying foreign-currency equivalent. The property, valuation, payment route, seller and title-deed records must all meet the rules; spending the threshold alone does not guarantee eligibility.

Can an instalment property qualify for Turkish citizenship?+

Potentially, but only amounts actually paid and supported by the required banking and contractual evidence can be assessed. A notarised preliminary sale contract may qualify when the statutory conditions, minimum amount and three-year land-registry annotation are satisfied. The payment plan must be reviewed before reservation or transfer.

Can I buy more than one property?+

Multiple properties may potentially be combined when the current land-registry and citizenship rules are satisfied, the transactions are structured correctly and the total qualifying value reaches the threshold. Every asset and seller must be checked before commitment.

Can I sell the property after citizenship is granted?+

The qualifying real estate must carry the required restriction against sale for at least three years. Selling, transferring or removing the restriction prematurely can jeopardise the citizenship basis and requires legal review.

Who can be included in a Turkish citizenship by investment application?+

The application may include the main applicant, the applicant’s spouse and children under 18. Parents, siblings and adult children are not included in the same citizenship-by-investment application.

Is proof of funds required for Turkish citizenship by investment?+

The citizenship application does not require a separate proof-of-funds document. However, the qualifying investment and payments must be documented through the prescribed banking and official transaction records.

Is a medical examination required for Turkish citizenship?+

No medical examination or medical test is required for the Turkish citizenship by investment application.

Must I live in Türkiye or speak Turkish?+

The exceptional investment route does not generally impose a long-term physical residence or language-exam condition. A residence-permit stage and all procedural requirements still apply.

Does buying any US$400,000 property qualify?+

No. The official valuation, title status, seller and prior-transaction history, payment trail, foreign ownership rules, restrictions and land-registry declarations must all comply. Eligibility should be checked before signing or paying.

Can I finance the property or use a mortgage?+

Financing and encumbrances can affect the qualifying value and evidence. The net qualifying amount and banking trail must satisfy the current rules, so any mortgage or developer finance should be reviewed before the transaction.

How long does Turkish citizenship by investment take?+

The process commonly takes approximately 6–9 months, but it may be shorter or longer. Property selection, valuation, title procedures, the certificate of conformity, residence permit, citizenship review and security checks all affect timing.

Can I rent out the property during the three-year holding period?+

The three-year restriction generally prevents sale or transfer of the qualifying property; it does not automatically prevent rental. The title annotation, project terms and any lease arrangement should still be reviewed.

Can I live and work in Türkiye after obtaining citizenship?+

Yes. Successful applicants receive full Turkish citizenship and may live, work, establish a business and study in Türkiye subject to the same national laws applicable to Turkish citizens.

Does Turkish citizenship expire?+

Turkish citizenship is not a temporary residence permit and does not expire merely because the investment holding period ends. It remains subject to Turkish law, including provisions concerning fraud, false documents or unlawful acquisition.

Can I keep my current citizenship?+

Türkiye permits dual citizenship. Applicants must separately confirm whether their current country of nationality also allows them to retain or acquire another citizenship.

Can I apply without travelling to Türkiye?+

Many stages can be completed through a properly drafted power of attorney. Depending on the case, the applicant may still need to complete specific residence, biometric, identity or passport procedures in person.

When can I apply for a Turkish passport?+

After the citizenship decision and civil-registration procedures are completed, the successful applicant can proceed with Turkish identity card and passport applications.

Can a property purchased from another foreigner qualify?+

Seller eligibility and the property’s ownership and transaction history are critical. A property purchased from a foreign person may not satisfy the current citizenship rules in many cases, so the seller and title history must be checked before payment.

Can I buy commercial property or land for Turkish citizenship?+

Different property types may potentially qualify when foreign-ownership rules, valuation, payment, title and citizenship conditions are met. Land and undeveloped property can carry additional development and zoning obligations and require specific review.

Are there nationality restrictions on buying property in Türkiye?+

Foreign ownership is subject to nationality, location, military-security, district-quota and property-area restrictions. Eligibility must be checked against the rules in force for the applicant and selected asset.

Is Turkish citizenship guaranteed after the investment?+

No. Meeting the investment threshold creates a basis to apply through the exceptional procedure. Final approval remains a sovereign decision subject to complete documentation, security review and compliance with the law.

Last reviewed: August 2026. Requirements, mobility access, processing times and government fees may change.

BAYTII TÜRKİYE

Plan a compliant Turkish investment before you commit.

Our local team will review your route, property or investment structure, family file and transaction sequence before payment.

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