Citizenship of Türkiye.
Türkiye operates one of the largest and most actively processed citizenship-by-investment programs in the world. A qualifying applicant becomes a full Turkish citizen, with the same political and civil rights as a citizen by birth, while retaining their original nationality.
The most popular route remains the acquisition of real estate valued at USD 400,000 or more, held for a minimum of three years. Alternative routes include a USD 500,000 fixed-capital deposit, a USD 500,000 bank deposit, or the creation of at least fifty jobs for Turkish nationals.
Residence-based taxation with broad treaty coverage.
Citizenship alone does not make you tax-resident in Türkiye. Worldwide income tax applies only to individuals who become tax residents — generally those present in the country for more than 183 days in a calendar year, or who maintain their permanent home there.
Non-resident Turkish citizens are taxed only on Turkish-source income. The country maintains an extensive network of double tax treaties, which can be used to allocate taxing rights when an individual relocates to or from Türkiye.
Who qualifies and which family members are included.
- ◆Aged 18 or above, of sound mind
- ◆Clean criminal record, no UN / Interpol / sanction listing
- ◆Verifiable source of funds for the qualifying investment
- ◆Valid passport from any nationality
- ◆Spouse (legally married)
- ◆Children under 18, regardless of marital status
- ◆Children aged 18+ with certified physical or mental disability
- ◆Minimum USD 400,000 real estate held for 3 years (or alternative qualifying route)
- ◆No residency, language or visitation requirement
- ◆Original nationality may be retained
From engagement to Turkish passport in hand.
- Day 0
Engagement & due diligence
KYC, source-of-funds review and engagement letter signed. Property shortlisted with our local team.
- Week 2 – 6
Investment & title transfer
Property purchase completed; title deed (TAPU) issued with a 3-year non-sale annotation.
- Month 2 – 3
Residence permit
Short-term residence permit issued on the basis of the qualifying investment.
- Month 3 – 6
Citizenship file submission
Citizenship application filed and reviewed by the General Directorate of Civil Registration.
- Month 6 – 8
Approval & passport
Presidential approval, oath, ID (Kimlik) and Turkish passport issued for the principal and family.
Request a confidential briefing on Türkiye.
Our advisors will assess your eligibility, your existing residency footprint and your reporting exposure before recommending a structure.