Türkiye
Turkish Citizenship by Investment Programme
Established 2017. Regulated by Directorate General of Population and Citizenship Affairs (Nüfus ve Vatandaşlık İşleri Genel Müdürlüğü) under Ministry of Interior.
- Min investment
- $400K
- Processing time
- 3-6 months
- Physical presence
- No
- Interview
- No
- Language test
- No
- Dual citizenship
- Yes
- Visa-free destinations
- ~116
- Henley rank (2025)
- #46
Investment options
Real Estate
$400KAcquisition of real estate worth at least USD 400,000 (raised from USD 250,000 in June 2022). Must be retained for minimum 3 years with annotation in title deed.
Business
$500KFixed capital investment of USD 500,000 confirmed by the Ministry of Industry and Technology.
Govt Bonds
$500KPurchase USD 500,000 of Turkish government bonds; 3-year hold.
Business
$500KBank deposit of USD 500,000 in a Turkish bank for 3 years.
Business
$500KInvestment in a real estate investment fund or venture capital fund (USD 500,000, 3-year hold).
Business
$500KPrivate pension fund contribution of USD 500,000 (3-year hold).
Business
—Job creation: employ 50+ Turkish citizens (confirmed by Ministry of Labour and Social Security).
Additional fees
- Agent/legal (est.): $15K
Turkey charges no formal CBI 'due diligence fee' equivalent to the Caribbean model. Real estate transactions incur ~4% title deed tax and notary/translation fees. Legal/agent fees typically USD 10-20k. VAT exemption available on first real estate purchase by foreigners.
Family inclusion
- Spouse: Yes
- Children under 18: Yes
- Siblings: No
Spouse, dependent children under 18, plus children of any age who are living with disabilities. Parents and siblings NOT included. Children aged 18+ must apply separately.
Tax implications
- Worldwide income taxed: Yes
- Tax residency required: No
Turkey taxes worldwide income of tax residents (those present 183+ days/year). CBI citizenship alone does not create tax residency; physical presence test still applies. Real estate transfer tax ~4%.
Eligibility requirements
- Minimum age 18
- Clean criminal record
- Health insurance valid in Turkey
- Valid passport / identity documents
- Documented legal source of funds
- Investment must be sourced from outside Turkey
Disqualifiers
- National security concerns identified by Turkish authorities
- Criminal record
- Investment not maintained for required 3-year period
- False or incomplete documentation
Recent changes
- 2022-06
Real estate minimum raised from USD 250,000 to USD 400,000 (effective 13 June 2022).
- 2024-2025
Stricter property valuation enforcement (CBRT-approved valuation reports required); informal market scrutiny of below-market deals; foreign currency must be wired into Turkey via designated channels.
Notes
After 3 years of domicile, Turkish citizens become eligible to apply for the US E-2 Investor Visa (renewable). Turkey does NOT have Schengen or UK visa-free access — primary mobility benefit is access to Latin America, much of Asia, Africa, and Russia. No physical residency or language test required. Largest CBI program by volume globally.
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