Turkey

CBI in
8-12 months

Turkish passport via Istanbul real estate with a TAPU cadastral value of $400K+ (held 3 years). Citizenship in 8-12 months for the whole family. Visa-free to 110+.

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Main Applicant (Real Estate Investor)

8 documents required
Passport valid for 6+ months
Birth certificate (apostilled)
Criminal record certificate (apostilled)
Marriage certificate or single-status document
Title deed (TAPU) — cadastral value $400K+
Certificate of Conformity (Uygunluk Belgesi)
Bank transfer receipts + documented source of funds
2 biometric photos
Investment routes

Investment Options for Turkey

The qualifying paths to the Turkey CBI — choose the one that fits your goals.

Option 1

Property Purchase

$400,000Minimum investment
What's required
  • Acquisition of one or more residential or commercial properties
  • Real estate may be leased to generate stable rental income — typically around 5% per year
  • Potential return on investment — the ability to sell the property after 3 years while keeping citizenship
  • Guaranteed alignment of the appraised and market value of the property with the program's requirements
  • Associated taxes and fees typically amount to approximately 5% of the property value
  • No strict requirements for source-of-funds disclosure
Option 2

Cash Investment

$500,000Minimum investment
What's required
  • Fixed-asset investment confirmed by the Ministry of Industry and Technology
  • Deposit into a Turkish bank for a minimum of 3 years
  • 3-year investment, with confirmation from the Ministry of Treasury and Finance
Option 3

Company Set Up

Investment amount varies by scale
What's required
  • Option to set up a business for at least 3 years
  • Create jobs for at least 50 Turkish employees
  • Confirmed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security
02

Whole Family Included

The investor, spouse, and all children under 18 receive Turkish citizenship in a single application.

03

Istanbul — A Liquid, Reliable Market

Istanbul offers properties whose official TAPU cadastral value reliably meets the program threshold, plus strong liquidity and resale demand.

04

Visa-Free Travel

Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 110+ countries, including Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

05

US E-2 Visa Eligibility

Turkey holds an E-2 treaty with the USA, opening a path to live and run a business in America.

06

Lifetime & Dual Citizenship

Citizenship is for life, dual nationality is permitted, and there is no residency requirement to keep it.

Family

Family Inclusion

Spouse

Included — also files for investment residence

Children under 18

Automatically included

Parents & adult relatives

Eligible for long-term residence (not citizenship)

Spouse and children under 18 are included at no additional investment. If only one parent applies for children, the other parent's notarised consent is required.
Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

Everything you need to qualify, laid out clearly from start to finish.

Required

Qualifying Investment

Residential or commercial real estate with a TAPU cadastral value of USD 400,000+. The official cadastral value counts — not the market price.

Required

Hold for 3 Years

The property cannot be sold for 3 years. After that it can be freely resold and citizenship remains for life.

Required

Documented Source of Funds

Payment must be made by official bank transfer from the buyer's account, with documented legitimate source of funds.

Required

Clean Criminal Record

Police clearance certificates for all adult applicants.

Required

Valid Passports & Documents

Valid passports for all applicants; spouse must also file for an investment residence permit during the process.

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01

How long does the whole process take?

Most applicants receive Turkish citizenship within 4-6 months of submitting a complete application, making it one of the fastest citizenship-by-investment programs in the world.

02

Can I sell the property after getting citizenship?

Yes. The property must be held for a minimum of 3 years, after which it can be freely resold while you keep your Turkish citizenship for life.

03

Do I need to live in Turkey?

No. There is no minimum stay requirement to obtain or keep Turkish citizenship — most investors only visit briefly for the application and biometrics.

04

Is dual citizenship allowed?

Yes, Turkey permits dual nationality, so you are not required to give up your current citizenship.

05

What is the E-2 visa benefit?

Turkey has an E-2 investor treaty with the USA. Once you hold Turkish citizenship, you become eligible to apply for a US E-2 visa to live and run a business in America.

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