Application for Turkish Citizenship​

Requirements for Real Estate Investment

This Guide has been prepared in accordance with the authority given by the provision “The procedures and principles to be applied in determining whether the investment conditions in the scope and amount specified in the second paragraph are met are determined by the institution making the determination.” included in paragraph 9 of Article 20 of the Regulation on the Implementation of the Turkish Citizenship Law.

Within the scope of subparagraph (b) of the second paragraph of article 20 of the Regulation on the Implementation of the Turkish Citizenship Law; “foreign persons may acquire Turkish citizenship by the decision of the President if it is “determined by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, to whom the sale of the immovable is promised with a contract drawn up at the notary public on the condition that at least 400,000 US Dollars or equivalent foreign currency is purchased, provided that an annotation is placed in the land registry records that it will not be sold for three years, or condominium or floor servitude has been established or provided that at least 400,000 USD or its equivalent in foreign currency is deposited in advance, and a commitment not to be transferred or cancelled for a period of three years is annotated in the land registry”.

Amendments have been made in the regulation that entered into force on 12.01.2017, 19.09.2018, 07.12.2018, 06.01.2022 and 13.06.2022, respectively.

Turkish Citizenship

You can buy either just one property or several properties that have a total value of more than $250,000 but remember that you need to apply for your citizenship at the same time for all. The Tapu office accepts citizenship applications only if the combined declared values are above $400,000.

Turkey allows dual citizenship. If your other nationality allows dual citizenship too, you can keep your other citizenship while applying for Turkish citizenship by investment.

Only the spouse of investor and their children, who are under 18 years old are eligible to acquire Turkish Citizenship on basis of the programme. This rights do not apply to investor’s parents.

You can be a Turkish Citizen by purchasing a property in Turkey that is worth a minimum of $400,000. The Spouse and children who are less than 18 years old will also be granted Turkish Citizenship. You can keep multiple citizenships along with your Turkish Citizenship.

As of 2 July 2019, Turkish citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 110 countries and territories, ranking the Turkish passport 53rd in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.

Your child must be under the age of 18 to be eligible for Turkish citizenship. However, if your child has a disability, he/she can become a Turkish citizen with documents showing that he/she needs care and other documents to be requested by the authorities.

If you have a child under the age of 18 during the move, he must complete his military service when the time comes. Besides, if you have completed compulsory military service in the country where you are a citizen, you must document this.

It is possible to get dual citizenship at the same time as a matter of legal doctrine. However, you also need to have full knowledge of the laws and procedures in your country. Some countries do not allow double or more citizenship. You should check the equivalence in your country.

You must have purchased real estate after the date of 9/18/2018 to receive citizenship with $ 400,000 in real estate investments in Turkey.

It can carry out the Turkish citizenship process and all your investment transactions by proxy. In this context, Realista professionals provide process consultancy to applicants.

If the applicant doesn’t pose any threat to Turkey’s national security and if all requirements are met and all documents are correct and complete manner, it is possible to acquire Turkish citizenship.

Anyone who requests Turkish citizenship can apply for Turkish citizenship provided that they meet the investment conditions.

Although more than one real estate affiliated to different land registry offices can be purchased with a total value of at least $ 250,000, applications must be made for all of them at the same time. General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre accepts citizenship applications if the specified values ​​are over $ 250,000.

Yes, your family has the right to have all the citizenship opportunities that you can use within the scope of your application. In this context; your spouse and all children under the age of 18 can be Turkish citizens.

You can start the process if you buy at least 250,000 dollars of real estate. In case of application to the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre during the transfer, your application will be processed. After the title deed, you can follow all the transactions in Istanbul and Ankara Citizenship Offices. The applications; It is envisaged to be completed within 2 to 4 months from the provision of the necessary documents.

Everyone who wants to acquire a Turkish citizen arriving from abroad can apply to Turkey. A foreigner who wishes to acquire Turkish citizenship can become a Turkish citizen upon the decision of the competent authorities if he/she meets the conditions specified in the law.

Financial and investment costs were significantly reduced during the transition to Turkish citizenship with the amendment made in the Turkish Citizenship Law on 19.09.2018. By law, at least 250,000 US dollars’ worth of real estate investments in Turkey to foreigners and their first degree relatives who may be entitled to Turkish nationality. Turkey offers quick and guaranteed solutions and is one of the countries most suitable for those who wish to acquire citizenship at a low cost.

The stages of the real estate sales process

Our process from the beginning to the end

CALL CENTER

Analyzing your needs, providing brief information about Istanbul and the process.

TRANSFER SERVICE

When your plane lands, our driver will be waiting for yout at the airport

MEETING OUR SALES ADVISOR AT THE OFFICE

Comprehending your needs, making a presentation on Istanbul and the best projects.

TOURS

Visiting the projects of your choice checking the project's location and quality

LEGAL SERVICES

Introducing our lawyer, Applying for a residence permit, Applying for the citizenship.

COMPLIMENTRAY SERVICES

Obtaining a tax number, Opening a bank account, Organizing money transfers.

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