Turkey offers Citizenship by Investment program allowing individuals to obtain Turkish citizenship by investing in the country. The Investment can take the form of a real estate purchase, or deposit to a Turkish bank account, or investment into authorized funds.
In return for the investment, applicants and their families get citizenship, allowing them to live, and work in Turkey and visa-free travel to over 110 countries worldwide.
Turkey, being a stable economic, financial, and political hub between Europe, Western Asia, and the Middle East, gives its citizens possibility to benefit from its geostrategic location.
Key benefits
- Global mobility with visa-free travel to over 110 countries, incl. Hong Kong, Thailand, Brazil, Japan (without Schengen countries, UK).
- Spouses, children under 18, and children of any age if with disabilities may be included in one citizenship application (subject to additional eligibility requirements).
- Right to work and live in Turkey.
- The ability to apply for the US E-2 visa, subject to conditions.
- No residency/language requirement.
- Can serve as an interim solution before obtaining a residence permit or citizenship in EU or another country).
Mobility
Visa-free travel to over 110 countries (without Schengen).
Main requirements
- Main applicant be at least 18 years of age
- Make an investment in Turkey (options include real estate purchase, deposit in local bank, investment in authorised fund)
- Hold a health insurance
- Meet any additional requirements as specified by the government of Turkey
Investment options
Purchase of real estate (can be rented out) with a minimum value of US$400,000.
OR
Min US$500,000:
- Deposit to a Turkish bank account OR
- Invest into an authorized fund for a period of at least 3 years.
Timeframe
Citizenship approx. 6-8 months after submitting the application.
