Enjoy a country that is an eclectic mix of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. A country that boasts a mild Mediterranean climate, beautiful scenery and a high standard of living. An ever-growing popular tourist destination, great for investment and for business with easier residency access to the US and UK.

• $400,000 plus fees and taxes
• Approval in 3-6 months

• Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 113 destinations including Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore.
• Full citizenship granted to the applicant their spouse and family members under the age of 18.
• Eligibility for an E-2 Investor Visa in the USA for a five-year renewable period and the Turkish Business Person visa to start the journey to British Citizenship.
• You are not required to declare your assets or income that you currently have in other countries.
• You do not have to have lived continuously in Turkey for a certain period to become eligible for citizenship. You can continue to live abroad and apply for citizenship as soon as you get the residence permit.
• You are free to work in Turkey without requiring a work permit, you are also entitled to low cost healthcare and insurance, can vote in national elections, have access to state pensions and apply for loans.
• The Visa Liberalization Dialogue, the aim of which is to grant Turkish citizens visa-free travel right to Schengen countries, between Turkey and the EU, was launched in 2013.
• The average time frame for an application is 30 – 60 days. Successful applicants receive full citizenship of the Republic of Turkey by decision of the Government of Turkey, and can apply for a passport immediately afterwards. Passports are issued within a few days.
• The grant of citizenship is not reported to any other country, as it falls within the Government provisions relating to privacy/official secrets.
• It grants residency, citizenship and a second passport to applicants investing either in real estate or a bank deposit. The bank deposit route is particularly attractive for investors as this investment can be in US Dollars. That eliminates the volatile currency risk of investing in Turkish real estate.
• There is no minimum residency requirement. You do not have to live in Turkey you can come and go as you wish.
• The grant of citizenship is not reported to any other country, as it falls within the Government provisions relating to privacy/official secrets.

It grants residency, citizenship and a second passport to applicants investing either in real estate or a bank deposit. The bank deposit route is particularly attractive for investors as this investment can be in US Dollars. That eliminates the volatile currency risk of investing in Turkish real estate.

To qualify for citizenship the applicant must submit the following documents:

• Original and photocopy of passport.
• Four passport-size photos.
• Medical Certificate.
• Original Police Clearance Certificate.
• Original or Certified copy of Birth Certificate (if applicable).
• Original or Certified copy of Marriage Certificate (if applicable).
• Title Deeds or Proof of Registration of Real Estate.
• Real estate sales and purchase agreement.
• Proof of Payment of Real Estate.
• Statement of Source of Funds.

To qualify for citizenship, the main applicant should fulfill one of the following investment requirements:

• Acquire at least $400,000 worth of a real estate.
• Invest a minimum of $500,000 fixed capital contribution.
• Deposit at least $500,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira into a Turkish bank account.
• Commit at least $500,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira into government bonds.
• Commit at least $500,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira into real estate investment fund share or venture capital investment fund share.
• Create jobs for at least 50 people, as attested by the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Services.

1. You must retain your investment for a period of three years.
2. You are allowed to buy several properties which have a total value or more than $400,000. You need to apply at the same time for all. Tapu office accepts citizenship applications if the declared values are above $400,000.
3. The ministry verifies if the value declared on Title Deed correct and above $400,000 with sworn appraisers. All the property value should be paid by bank transfer to the Property Sellers.