Turkish Citizenship by Investment allows foreign investors who meet certain investment requirements in Türkiye to obtain Turkish citizenship together with their families. The main applicant, spouse, and children under the age of 18 may all qualify under the same application.
Applications for Turkish citizenship by investment are generally completed within 3 to 7 months, depending on the evaluation process of the relevant authorities.
Turkish Citizenship by Investment Requirements
Foreign investors may apply for Turkish citizenship by meeting at least one of the following investment conditions:
- Purchase real estate worth USD 400,000 or more, with a commitment not to sell it for at least 3 years.
- Deposit USD 500,000 or more in a Turkish bank and keep the funds for at least 3 years.
- Make a fixed capital investment of USD 500,000 or more.
- Invest USD 500,000 or more in Turkish government bonds.
- Employ at least 50 Turkish citizens, based on the official records of the previous six months.
Turkish Citizenship by Real Estate Investment Process
1. Selecting the Right Property
We provide professional consultancy in selecting residential, commercial, office, warehouse, land, or agricultural properties that are suitable for a Turkish citizenship application.
Even if the investor finds the property independently, our lawyers carefully examine whether it meets the legal requirements for Turkish citizenship. Multiple properties may be purchased to reach the required investment amount.
Important: The purchase process should not begin before obtaining professional advice regarding whether the selected property qualifies for Turkish citizenship.
2. Legal Consultancy and Lawyer Support
Our experienced lawyers provide legal support throughout every stage of the citizenship application process.
We protect the investor’s legal rights throughout the process. If the investor already has a lawyer, we are happy to work in coordination with them.
3. Obtaining a Potential Tax Number
A potential Turkish tax number is obtained from the Tax Office or through the online system on behalf of the investor.
4. Opening a Bank Account
Opening a Turkish bank account is not mandatory for a citizenship application.
However, if the investment funds will be transferred to Türkiye, we strongly recommend opening a Turkish bank account.
5. Preparing a Notarised Power of Attorney
To complete the application process, the investor must grant a notarised Power of Attorney to RL Consultancy and the lawyer handling the application.
The Power of Attorney may be issued:
- At a Turkish Notary Public in Türkiye, or
- At a Turkish Consulate in the investor’s country of residence.
A draft Power of Attorney will be prepared by our office. We recommend not preparing any document before consulting us.
6. Signing the Sale Agreement
After receiving the investor’s approval, the sale agreement is signed either by the investor or by the authorised lawyer.
7. Title Deed Transfer
The title deed transfer is completed at the Land Registry Office.
If requested, our lawyers may complete the transaction under a Power of Attorney or accompany the investor during the process.
8. Property Valuation Report
Before the property purchase, an official valuation report prepared by an authorised valuation company is mandatory.
The report examines:
- The market value of the property
- Title deed records
- Whether there are any restrictions or annotations preventing the sale
- The legal status and characteristics of the property
9. Three-Year Sale Restriction
A restriction preventing the sale of the property for three years is registered with the Land Registry.
This process is handled by our legal team.
10. Certificate of Conformity
The Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change issues the Certificate of Conformity after reviewing:
- The property valuation report
- The sale price shown on the title deed
- Payment receipts
Important Note
Before purchasing the property, the foreign currency corresponding to the investment amount must be sold to a bank operating in Türkiye at the exchange rate of the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye. The relevant bank receipts must be retained.
11. Preparation of Citizenship Application Documents
All required documents are prepared for the main applicant, spouse, and children under the age of 18.
12. Obtaining the Investor Residence Permit
Before submitting the citizenship application, an Investor Residence Permit must be obtained.
This process is completed by our lawyers under the Power of Attorney. The applicant must personally attend the Immigration Office with our lawyer to provide biometric fingerprints.
13. Submission of the Turkish Citizenship Application
The completed application file is submitted to the General Directorate of Civil Registration and Nationality.
Applicants may also choose a Turkish first name and surname if they wish.
14. Application Assessment
The application is reviewed by the relevant public authorities for security and administrative compliance.
After all required checks have been completed, the citizenship application is finalised.
15. Turkish Passport and National ID Card
Once the application has been approved, biometric procedures for the investor and eligible family members are completed.
The following documents are then issued:
- Turkish National Identity Card
- Turkish Passport
These documents may be collected either in Türkiye or through Turkish Consulates abroad.
Why RL Consultancy?
Our specialists have been providing professional services in Turkish citizenship, citizenship by investment, residence permits, and work permits since 2010.
We closely monitor the latest legislation and administrative practices and provide professional guidance throughout every stage of the investment and citizenship application process.
