Turkey Citizenship FAQs
Turkey Citizenship by Investment program dates back to 2017 and attracts investors seeking
easy access to European and Asian markets. With recent Caribbean CBI price hikes, strict
Golden Visa rules and launching of Uzbekistan Golden Visa for $250,000, Turkey citizenship
has emerged as a strong contender with the advantage of its location. Here are key FAQs for
Turkey CBI program:
The Turkey Citizenship by Investment Program is a pathway to get Turkey
citizenship by contributing towards the economy. You must retain the investment
for a specific time, i.e., real estate investment must be retained for 3 years
and then you can sell the property if you want. As a Turkey citizen, you get the
right to live, work and do business in Turkey.
Turkey citizenship investment options include $400,000 in real estate, $500,000
bank deposit, $500,000 to purchase the government bonds, or by 50 job creation
to meet the investment criteria.
The Turkey citizenship process typically takes 3 to 6 months from the date of
application submission along with supporting documents.
The good thing is that there is no residency requirement for Turkey citizenship
by investment program, however you have to visit Turkey for biometrics.
Turkey citizenship by investment program allows inclusion of family members
including spouse, dependent children under 18. Dependent children of any age
with disabilities can also be a part of citizenship application.
Yes, Turkey allows dual and multiple citizenships to investors, however, you
should also check with your home country to ensure it permits dual nationality.
Turkey passport is good for travel mobility and offers visa-free,
visa-on-arrival and eTA to around 115 destinations. Turkey passport visa free
countries include Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and others. As of 2025,
Turkey passport holders need a visa to visit any of the Schengen states.
Turkey taxes are based on residency, not citizenship. If you don’t reside in
Turkey for more than 183 days a year, you're generally not subject to Turkish
income tax on your worldwide income. Further, businesses operating in Tax Free
Zones in Turkey are exempted from taxes and can avail other available
facilities. Turkey has also signed tax avoidance treaties with 82 countries
including India, Pakistan, China, Canada, Japan, Korea and others.
Yes, you can sell your real estate investment after 3 years at market rate.
Key Turkey citizenship documents are:
- Valid passport
- Proof of investment
- Property valuation report (if applicable)
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificate (if applicable)
- Criminal background check
- Biometrics and photographs
(Note: Requirements may vary slightly depending on your case and investment route.)