Turkey
Citizenship By Investment
(House Purchase Mode)
Turkey Citizenship By Investment
(House Purchase Mode)
Turkey’s Citizenship by Investment Program, established in 2017, stimulates foreign investment and real estate growth by providing a simple pathway for eligible investors and their families to obtain Turkish citizenship. Turkey with it’s excellent location which bridging Europe and Asia has positioned itself as a competitive player in the global citizenship by offering investors opportunities for business, travel, and access to an emerging market economy through various investment routes such as real estate, capital investments, and government bonds. An investment in a residential property valued at a minimum of $400,000 USD and must be held for 3 years are required for the right to a Turkish citizenship and passport. If you prefer not to get tied up in real estate, you can make a capital investment of $500,000 as a deposit in a Turkish bank and held for 3 years to obtain citizenship in Turkey. By holding a Turkish passport, you can visit over 100 countries without a visa, including Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong.
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Time to residency
10-11 months
Residency requirement
No requirement
Visa-free travel
over100 countries and regions
Passport rank
52nd in the world
Taxation
At Purchase:
•1% VAT
•2–4% transfer fee
While Holding:
•0.2% annual property tax
When Selling:
•After 5 years: Only 4% transfer fee
•Within 5 years: 4% transfer fee + personal income tax on profit
Established time
Program launched in 2017
Application Requirements
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Over 18 years old
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Invest a real estate worth more than US$400,000 and hold it for 3 years.
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For dependents , the main applicant can bring along spouse and children who under 18 years old.
Program Benefits
The Only Major Nation with EU Prospects
As a G20 member and major global economy, Turkey uniquely spans both Europe and Asia—offering geographic and cultural advantages. With official EU candidate status, Turkish citizenship represents a low-cost, forward-looking option for those planning to secure a European identity.
The Only Citizenship Program with No Donation and Real Financial Returns
Unlike other CBI programs, Turkey requires no donation. Investors can either benefit from high-interest fixed deposits or invest in income-generating real estate. It’s the only program that combines full citizenship with real, tangible financial gains.（For the deposit option, applicants can earn around 39% annual interest in lira, depending on the bank. For the property option, they can earn rental income and benefit from property appreciation over time.）
Discreet Identity and Broad Visa Access
No source of funds verification is required, and the Turkish passport allows name changes to enhance privacy（Applicants can change their names to Turkish names, and the old name won’t appear on the new passport.）
Additionally, holders are eligible to apply for the U.S. E-2 visa. Among all E-2 treaty countries, Turkey offers the most accessible path to citizenship, with strong international recognition and exceptional livability.