Official name: Acquisition of Turkish citizenship through investment (Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901, Art. 12)
Turkish citizenship may be granted by Presidential decision to foreigners who buy real estate worth at least USD 400,000 (with a three-year no-sale annotation) or make other qualifying investments of USD 500,000.
Under the Turkish Citizenship Law, foreigners who make an investment attested by the relevant authority may be granted citizenship by decision of the President of the Republic. Approval is discretionary and subject to security checks — buying property does not grant a passport automatically.
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B
Real estate: USD 400,000 or the equivalent in foreign currency. Other routes: USD 500,000. Valuation, notary and title costs are separate and not verified here.
Property
$400,000
Attested by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change.
Business
$500,000
Attested by the Ministry of Industry and Technology.
Business
No fixed minimum
Attested by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security.
Investment funds & financial assets
$500,000
Attested by the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency.
Investment funds & financial assets
$500,000
Attested by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance.
Investment funds & financial assets
$500,000
Attested by the Capital Markets Board.
Investment funds & financial assets
$500,000
Attested by the Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency.
Maintaining the investment: Keep the investment for the stated holding period (three years for property, deposits, bonds, fund shares and pension contributions).
C
Detailed eligibility criteria were not verified. Ask an advisor before relying on this program.
Individual assessment required
Investors' spouses and children may be granted the related five-year residence permit (Invest in Türkiye). Inclusion in the citizenship grant was not confirmed on the sources checked.
D
Valid passport or travel document
Proves identity and nationality.
Certificate of conformity from the attesting authority
Confirms the investment meets the legal conditions.
Title deed with three-year no-sale annotation
Property route.
Translation, certification, legalisation or apostille may be required. The responsible authority can always request additional evidence.
E
For property, the title deed records the citizenship purpose and a three-year no-sale commitment.
From the competent ministry or agency for your route.
Investors meeting the criteria may obtain a five-year short-term residence permit with spouse and children.
Security and background checks.
Citizenship is granted only by decision of the President.
Processing time: Not verified
F
Last verified 6 October 2026
Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Investment Office · checked 6 Oct 2026
Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Investment Office · checked 6 Oct 2026
General guidance only
Program rules, eligibility, investment thresholds and immigration requirements may change. Information is for general guidance and does not constitute legal, immigration, tax or investment advice.Türkiye
A renewable short-term residence permit for foreigners who own a home in Türkiye worth at least USD 200,000 and use it as their own residence.
St Kitts and Nevis
Citizenship for applicants who make a Sustainable Island State Contribution (from US$250,000), invest in approved real estate (from US$325,000) or private real estate (from US$600,000), or contribute to an approved public benefit project (from US$250,000).
Antigua and Barbuda
Citizenship for applicants who contribute at least US$230,000 to the National Development Fund (one payment per application). Spouse, dependent children and dependent parents over 55 can be included.
