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Turkey

Citizenship by investment with real estate flexibility.

Residency by Investment Real estate purchase, capital investment, or job creation

Program Overview

Why Turkey?

Turkey's citizenship by investment program in 2026 offers a direct passport route through qualifying real estate or capital investments. Applicants can include their spouse and dependents. New compliance rules require biometric submissions, expanded due diligence checks, and online application tracking.

Real Estate Investment
Direct Citizenship & Passport
Visa-Free Travel to 110+ Countries
No Minimum Stay Required
Mandatory Biometrics (fingerprinting) since 2026
Online Application Portal Tracking

Eligibility Requirements

  • Valid passport and clean criminal record.
  • Evidence of lawful funds and source of wealth.
  • Complete investment and meet holding period requirements.
  • Mandatory biometric submission (fingerprinting).
  • Interpol & FATF compliance screening.

Investment Options

Choose the route that matches your portfolio and residency goals.

Real estate purchase

From $400,000

Buy qualifying property and hold for 3 years.

Bank deposit / capital route

From $500,000

Place funds in approved instruments for 3 years.

Government bonds / REIT

From $500,000

Invest in licensed funds or bonds.

Business / job creation

Varies

Create at least 50 jobs in Turkey.

Program Benefits

Designed for families, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking global access.

Direct passport pathway through qualifying investment.

Family inclusion for spouse and dependents.

Strong connectivity between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

No long minimum stay requirement.

Enhanced transparency via online application portal.

Application Process

We manage each step with legal partners and local support.

01

Eligibility & Planning

Confirm the investment route and family inclusion strategy.

02

Property / Investment Execution

Complete the qualifying investment and gather supporting documents.

03

Document Preparation

Prepare notarized translations, property valuation, and compliance forms.

04

Application Filing

Submit via the new online portal.

05

Biometrics & Approval

Fingerprinting and expanded due diligence checks.

06

Citizenship Issuance

Receive approval and passport issuance.

Associated Costs

Placeholder costs shown below. These will be updated with official fees.

Minimum qualifying investment From $400,000
Government fees Varies
Legal / due diligence Higher due to expanded compliance checks
Translation & notarization Varies

Frequently Asked Questions

Example answers until program-specific data is finalized.

Is there a residency requirement?

Minimal; no long-term stay required.

Can I include my family?

Yes, spouse and dependents are eligible.

Which investment is most popular?

Real estate purchase remains the dominant route.

What changed in 2026?

Mandatory biometrics, expanded compliance checks, and online portal tracking.

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