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By purchasing qualifying real estate in Türkiye worth at least $400,000 USD, eligible foreign investors can apply for Turkish Citizenship by Investment. A spouse and qualifying children can be included within the same family application.
A direct investment route to Turkish citizenship and a passport.
The real-estate route is the lowest-value investment option described in the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Programme. The investment must satisfy legal, valuation, banking, Title Deed, and eligibility requirements and remain subject to the required three-year restriction.
Minimum real-estate investment: $400,000 USD.
Holding period: the qualifying property must remain subject to a three-year restriction.
Family: spouse and qualifying children can be included in the same application.
Residency: there is no requirement to live permanently in Türkiye after approval.
Property choice: one or multiple qualifying properties can be used where current program rules are satisfied.
Dual nationality: Türkiye permits dual nationality, subject to the laws of the applicant’s other country.
Evidence: valuation, banking, Land Registry, payment, and foreign-exchange documentation must support the transaction.
U.S. opportunity: Turkish nationals may potentially qualify for E-2 if they independently satisfy current U.S. requirements.
Exceptional acquisition through qualifying investment.
The Turkish Citizenship by Investment Programme was launched in 2017 and allows qualifying foreign investors to apply for citizenship under Turkish citizenship law and related regulations.
Real estate has become the best-known route, with a $400,000 minimum property threshold, compared with $500,000 for most other investment options.
Successful applicants receive citizenship rather than a temporary or permanent residence card. That distinction is what separates this route from many programs commonly marketed internationally as “Golden Visas.”
What the transaction must satisfy.
Meet the Minimum Qualifying Value
The investment must satisfy the current $400,000 USD threshold or officially recognized equivalent.
Register the Three-Year Restriction
The required restriction preventing sale must be registered against the qualifying property at the Land Registry.
Satisfy Valuation Rules
The property must meet current official valuation and eligibility requirements.
Use the Recognised Banking Process
Payments must be documented through the formal banking system and supported by appropriate receipts.
Complete the Foreign Currency Procedure
The required foreign-currency conversion and Döviz Alım Belgesi must be completed correctly.
Check the Property and Seller
Ownership history, seller identity or structure, legal status, and citizenship eligibility must all be reviewed before completion.
Obtain the Certificate of Eligibility
After the qualifying Land Registry stage is complete, the investor proceeds to the eligibility, residence, and citizenship stages.
The property has to be eligible — not simply expensive enough.
Advertised price alone does not determine citizenship eligibility. A property must satisfy current legal and valuation requirements, and its ownership history and seller structure may also affect whether it can be used.
Multiple qualifying properties can be combined under the purchase route, while certain promise-of-sale transactions are subject to different rules.
Fractional or jointly owned property acquired after 1 February 2023 cannot be used for exceptional acquisition of citizenship through this route.
Bank transfers, foreign currency, and documentary consistency matter.
Foreign investors may fund their purchase using currencies such as USD, EUR, or GBP, but the transaction must follow Türkiye’s official foreign-currency and banking process.
The Döviz Alım Belgesi — or Foreign Currency Exchange Certificate — records the relevant currency conversion through the Turkish banking system and forms part of the property evidence supporting the citizenship file.
Payment descriptions, bank receipts, transaction values, Title Deed records, and valuation evidence all need to align. Missing or inconsistent documentation can create problems later in the application.
How to obtain Turkish citizenship by buying property.
Get a Turkish Tax Number
Foreign investors can obtain an initial tax identification number through Türkiye’s digital tax system.
Open a Turkish Bank Account
The bank account supports the purchase payment, foreign-currency procedure, and transaction records required later in the file.
Find a Qualifying Property
Property value, ownership history, seller, legal status, valuation suitability, and transaction structure should all be checked before commitment.
Complete Due Diligence & Valuation
Legal records and valuation documentation are reviewed to confirm that the property can support a citizenship application.
Complete Banking & Property Purchase
The investment follows the official banking and foreign-exchange process, with the required three-year restriction registered as part of the transaction.
Certificate of Eligibility & Residence Permit
After the qualifying Land Registry procedure is complete, the investor proceeds through the Certificate of Eligibility and investor residence-permit stage.
Apply for Turkish Citizenship
The final citizenship application is submitted with the required family, investment, residence, and supporting documents before government checks and decision.
A typical Turkish Citizenship by Investment file.
Exact requirements vary by nationality, family structure, and current government rules. The following are common documents required for the application.
Passport copies.
Birth certificates.
Marriage certificate where applicable.
Divorce or death certificates where relevant.
Documents relating to children included in the application.
Proof of address or residence documentation.
Criminal record documentation.
Biometric photographs.
Residence Permit documentation.
Health insurance documentation where required.
Notarised Turkish translations of foreign documents.
Power of Attorney where representatives are acting.
Citizenship application forms.
Certificate of Eligibility and supporting investment documents.
Title Deed information, valuation documents, DAB, and bank-approved payment records.
The $400,000 is not the total transaction cost.
The qualifying property investment is only one part of the budget. Transaction-specific costs vary depending on the property, family application, documentation, banking, and legal work involved.
Property purchase taxes and Land Registry charges.
Official valuation documentation.
Mandatory earthquake insurance where applicable.
Notary expenses.
Translation and document legalisation.
Power of Attorney costs.
Residence Permit and citizenship application fees.
Health insurance where required.
Banking and international currency-transfer costs.
Legal representation — included at no extra cost when purchasing through Sara Saltanat’s citizenship program.
Once the restriction expires, the property can become fully liquid again.
After the required three-year period expires, the investor can request removal of the restriction and is then free to sell the property.
Requesting removal too early can create serious problems for the citizenship file or status.
For that reason, resale strategy should be considered before purchase. Location, build quality, rental demand, developer reputation, and future marketability matter even when citizenship is the initial objective.
More than finding a property above $400,000.
Sara personally guides clients from property selection through transaction structure, Certificate of Eligibility, Residence Permit, and the citizenship application itself.
Her track record includes more than 500 Citizenship by Investment applications and 1,000+ property sales since 2019, alongside broader real-estate experience and a Turkish broker credential.
The aim is not simply to buy an expensive property. It is to identify a property that qualifies, structure the purchase correctly, and avoid problems that could appear later in the citizenship process.
Turkish Citizenship by Investment FAQs.
How much do I need to invest in property?
The minimum qualifying real-estate investment is $400,000 USD, subject to current valuation, payment, Land Registry, and holding requirements.
How long does Turkish Citizenship by Investment take?
The complete process commonly takes around 6 to 8 months for real-estate-route applicants, although timing varies by case and government processing.
Can my spouse and children be included?
Yes. A qualifying investor’s spouse and qualifying minor or dependent children can be included, subject to individual family circumstances and program rules.
Can children over 18 be included?
Adult children are not normally treated the same way as minor children. Dependent circumstances require individual assessment, and a separate qualifying investment may be necessary where the adult child does not qualify.
Do I need to live in Türkiye after obtaining citizenship?
No. The investment route does not require applicants to move permanently to Türkiye after citizenship is granted.
Do I need to give up my existing citizenship?
Türkiye permits dual nationality, but retention of another nationality depends on the laws of the other country involved.
Do I need to speak Turkish?
No language test is required for this investment route, although learning basic Turkish is recommended for people planning to live in Türkiye long term.
How strong is a Turkish passport?
Turkish nationals have access to 110+ destinations when visa-free, visa-on-arrival, and eTA destinations are combined.
Can I sell the property after three years?
Yes. Once the required three-year period has expired and the restriction is removed, the property can be sold.
Can I pay in USD, EUR, or GBP?
Foreign currency can fund the transaction, but payment must follow Türkiye’s official banking and foreign-currency procedure and be supported by the DAB and appropriate payment evidence.
Can Turkish citizenship help with a future move to the U.S.?
Potentially. Türkiye has E-2 treaty status, but Turkish citizenship does not automatically create an E-2 visa or U.S. residence right; applicants must independently satisfy current U.S. requirements.
Can I work in Türkiye after becoming a citizen?
Yes. Turkish citizens can work in Türkiye without the separate work permit generally required for foreign nationals.
Is every $400,000 property suitable?
No. A property must satisfy legal, ownership, valuation, payment, seller, and Land Registry requirements. Advertised price alone does not determine eligibility.
What does Sara Saltanat charge for legal support?
The attorney fee, valued at $5,000, is waived on qualifying purchases through Sara Saltanat’s Turkish Citizenship by Investment program.
Find a property that works for both citizenship and investment.
The goal is not simply to cross the $400,000 threshold. It is to find a legally qualifying property, structure the transaction correctly, protect the citizenship application, and choose an asset that still makes sense after the three-year holding period.
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