Türkiye Exceptional Citizenship by Investment
Also known as: Turkey citizenship by investment · Turkish real estate citizenship
What it grants
Eligibility to request exceptional Turkish citizenship through a qualifying investment certified by the responsible authority, subject to a presidential decision.
Competent authority: Government of the Republic of Türkiye
Research cutoff 2026-09-21 · 2 source references. Recheck material facts with the listed primary publishers before acting.
Quick answers
Answer-first summary from the source-dated record. Each answer is a research reference, not a personal eligibility decision.
- What does this route grant?
- Eligibility to request exceptional Turkish citizenship through a qualifying investment certified by the responsible authority, subject to a presidential decision.
- What is the published entry point?
- 400,000 USD through Real estate. This is not the total family or professional cost.
- Is physical presence required?
- No universal day count is stated in this record. Renewal, permanent residence, tax and citizenship can use different presence tests.
- Can family be included?
- Spouse and minor or dependent children may be assessed with the principal applicant under current rules; exact scope requires current review.
- Does it lead to citizenship?
- This is an exceptional citizenship application based on a certified qualifying investment.
This route fits if…
- Applicants considering a property-backed citizenship route
- Investors comparing capital, deposit, fund and employment options
Needs professional review
- Current investment amount
- Asset valuation and title restriction
- Responsible ministry certificate
- Nationality and sanctions restrictions
- Family scope
01Summary
The official investment guide lists qualifying routes including property, fixed capital, bank deposits, government bonds, investment funds, private pensions and job creation.
Property currently requires at least USD 400,000 with a three-year resale restriction. Most financial routes use USD 500,000 and a three-year holding condition.
Meeting an investment threshold creates eligibility to apply; it does not remove security, documentation or discretionary approval requirements.
02Investment options
Real estate
400,000 USD min · At least 3 yearsProperty worth at least USD 400,000 with a title restriction preventing resale for at least three years.
Capital or financial investment
500,000 USD min · Typically at least 3 yearsDefined USD 500,000 capital, deposit, bond, fund or pension routes, certified by the relevant authority.
Job creation
Creation of at least 50 jobs as certified by the responsible ministry.
03Eligibility
- Qualifying certified investment or employment creation
- Required residence/citizenship filings
- Security and background approval
- Lawful source of funds
04Family & dependents
Spouse and minor or dependent children may be assessed with the principal applicant under current rules; exact scope requires current review.
- Spouse
- Eligible children
06Timeline & duration
Certification, residence processing and the citizenship decision are separate stages.
Typical: Varies by investment and authority review · Duration: Citizenship is not time-limited, subject to law and the investment holding condition.
07Costs
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Government charges, investment capital, professional fees and other costs are separate. Figures are research references, not quotes; verify them with the responsible authority and qualified professional before acting.
Currency conversions use a reference EUR→USD rate of 1.08 as of 2026-09-19. All program amounts are stated in official currencies; verify current rates before budgeting.
08Documentation
Passport, civil and background records
primary
Investment, valuation, transfer and source-of-funds evidence
primary
Certificate from the responsible authority
primary
09Path to PR & citizenship
Permanent residence
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Citizenship
This is an exceptional citizenship application based on a certified qualifying investment.
10Risks & refusals
- Property valuation or title defect
- Breaking the holding condition
- Uncertified investment
- Security refusal
- Exchange-control or banking issue
11Rule versions tracked
Law changes create cohorts — the version in force when you first acquired your permit or filed may govern your case. Both open and closed versions stay on record.
tr-cbi-current2022-06-13 – presentactiveCurrent property threshold and alternative investment framework.
- Verify all amounts and certification procedures at filing
12Sources of record
Draft next-review date: 2026-10-21. A listed link and checked date do not certify that a rule is current. Recheck material facts with the responsible authority and a qualified professional before acting.