Citizenship and a tax-efficient base in Türkiye
Turkish citizenship through a real estate investment, and a new 20-year income tax exemption on foreign income for people who settle in Türkiye.
Türkiye offers two things few countries combine. One is citizenship by investment: buy qualifying real estate worth at least US$400,000 and your family can apply for Turkish citizenship, with no residence or language requirement. The other is a new tax regime. People who become tax resident in Türkiye from 2026 onwards can pay no Turkish income tax on their foreign income for 20 years, under Law No. 7582.
We plan the two together when that suits you. We choose the property, handle the citizenship file and, where your profile fits, set up your tax residence and exemption certificate with our Turkish tax and legal partners.
How we work on the property side
Independent advice, broad market access. LAVCOM Partners is not a real estate agency: we are an independent advisory firm that acts on the investor’s side. In every country where we operate, we provide access to a current, verified property portfolio through carefully selected, licensed partner firms, and we complement it with market research tailored to each investor’s budget, objectives and timeline. Our recommendations are guided by the investor’s interest, not by a sales target, and every property undergoes legal and technical review before any purchase decision. In Türkiye, the citizenship application only works if the official valuation and the deed annotation are right from day one; our Türkiye lead runs the process end to end and reports back to you at each step.
Who this suits
- Families who want a second citizenship for mobility or security, without relocating.
- People already earning abroad who want to move their tax residence somewhere with a lower burden on foreign income, for a defined 20-year period.
- Investors who want a Turkish real estate position alongside either route, or on its own.
What we do not promise
We do not guarantee approval timelines set by the Turkish government, and we do not give personal tax advice outside a formal review with our tax partners — every case depends on your income sources, prior residence and the year you apply. What we do is check the file before it is filed, so avoidable problems don’t cause delays.
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Citizenship through Real Estate Investment
Turkish citizenship for you, your spouse and your children under 18, granted for a real estate investment of at least US$400,000.
Who it fits: Investors who want a second citizenship backed by property, with no residence or language requirement.
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Tax Residency with a 20-Year Exemption on Foreign Income
New residents of Türkiye pay no Turkish income tax on their foreign income for 20 years, and inheritance tax is set at 1% during that period.
Who it fits: Entrepreneurs, investors and families with income from abroad (dividends, interest, business profits, capital gains) who are planning a move to Türkiye.
This page gives general orientation. The right route and the exact requirements are confirmed only after reviewing your file.
Who will manage your file
The people who run your process in this country — and what each of them does for you.
Can Lav
Founder & Lead Consultant
Founded LAVCOM Partners in Barcelona in October 2023, with a background in real estate, international trade and a vehicle-rental venture in the United States. The first point of contact for every client, from the first question to the residence card.
Vecihe Lav
Türkiye Lead · Real Estate Consultant
Real estate consultant and experienced investor in Türkiye and the United States. Leads LAVCOM's consulting processes in Türkiye and runs the property side, from market research to the title deed.
Frequently asked questions
How much real estate do I need to buy for Turkish citizenship?
At least US$400,000, in one or more properties, held with a title deed annotation that blocks resale for three years. The valuation must come from a licensed appraiser approved for citizenship files — this is where most delays happen, so we check it before any payment is made.
Do I need to live in Türkiye to become a citizen this way?
No. The citizenship-by-investment route has no residence or language requirement. Your spouse and children under 18 are included in the same application.
What is the 20-year foreign income tax exemption?
Under Law No. 7582, people who become Turkish tax residents from 2026 onwards can be exempt from Turkish income tax on income earned abroad for 20 years. It targets people relocating their tax base to Türkiye without moving their income-producing activity there. Eligibility depends on your specific income sources and prior tax residence, which we review with our Turkish tax partners before you commit.
Can I combine citizenship and the tax exemption?
Yes, and we plan them together when both suit your situation. Citizenship by investment does not by itself make you a tax resident — that depends on where you actually live and your ties to Türkiye, which we assess separately.
How long does the citizenship application take?
Once the property purchase and valuation are complete, the government file typically moves in a few months, though timelines vary with the current caseload. We track your file until the decision and the deed annotation.
Do you have properties available, or do you search for me?
Both: our partners' portfolio in Türkiye, or research tailored to you — Istanbul, İzmir or the coast. In every case we check title and valuation independently before you pay.
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