Turkey’s citizenship-by-investment programme is one of the more direct routes to a second citizenship available today — no residence requirement, no language test, and a defined investment amount. The mechanics matter, though, because a small mistake in the valuation or title process can hold up an otherwise straightforward file.
The threshold and what counts
The current minimum is US$400,000 in real estate, which can be spread across one or more properties rather than a single purchase. The properties must carry a title deed annotation blocking resale for three years — this is what ties the investment to the citizenship grant, and it has to be recorded correctly from the start.
Where files actually get delayed
Almost never because the buyer doesn’t have the funds. The common holdup is the valuation report: it has to come from an appraiser specifically licensed to produce reports for citizenship applications, and the figure has to match what the government expects for that property and location. A valuation done by the wrong type of appraiser, or one that undervalues the property relative to the purchase price, sends the file back for correction — which costs weeks, not days.
Who’s included in the application
Your spouse and any children under 18 are included in the same citizenship file. There’s no requirement for the family to have lived together in Turkey beforehand, and no interview or residence history is required for this route.
How we actually work the property side
Two options: our partners’ portfolio in Türkiye, or research tailored to you — Istanbul, İzmir, or the coast. Before any payment moves, we check the title is clean and the valuation will hold up for the citizenship file, rather than discovering a problem after the money has changed hands.
Combining citizenship with the tax exemption
Since 2026, Turkey also offers a 20-year exemption from Turkish income tax on foreign-sourced income for new tax residents, under Law No. 7582. Citizenship by investment doesn’t automatically make you a tax resident — that depends on where you actually live — but for clients who want both, we plan them together with our Turkish tax partners rather than treating them as separate projects.
Weighing Turkey against other options? Our free pre-assessment takes a few minutes and points you to the route — or combination — that fits your goals.
This page gives general orientation. The right route and the exact requirements are confirmed only after reviewing your file.