Turkey CBI Programme

Launched in 2017, Turkey’s Citizenship by Investment Programme is a relative newcomer in the citizenship by investment industry, but it has found significant success among Middle Eastern applicants, particularly from Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine, and Egypt.

Summary

MINIMUM INVESTMENT

US$400,000

DUAL CITIZENSHIP

ALLOWED

PROCESSING TIME

3-6 MONTHS

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

NONE

Citizenship of Turkey comes with a wide range of benefits, including:
check_circle Citizenship for life, with the right to live, work, and possess property in Turkey
check_circle Citizenship can be passed down to future generations
check_circle Right to hold dual citizenship
check_circle Opportunity to apply for an E-2 visa to the United States

01REAL ESTATE
Applicants can purchase property valued at US$400,000 and recognised by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanisation. Successful applicants most hold that property for a minimum of three years.

Investment US$125,000
Investment TypeProperty
Required Official Approval Ministry of Environment and Urbanisation
Hold Period
3 years
02DEPOSIT IN A TURKISH BANK
Applicants can make a US$500,000 deposit in a Turkish bank that is recognised by the Council of Bank Audit and Regulation. Successful applicants must hold the deposit for three years.

Investment US$500,000
Investment TypeDeposit in a Turkish bank
Required Official Approval Council of Bank Audit and Regulation
Hold Period
3 years
03GOVERNMENT BONDS
Applicants can purchase government bonds valued at US$500,000 and recognised by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance. Successful applicants must hold the bonds for three years.

Investment US$500,000
Investment TypeGovernment bonds
Required Official Approval Ministry of Treasury and Finance
Hold Period
3 years
03INVESTMENT IN FIXED CAPITAL
Applicants can invest US$500,000
Investment US$500,000
Investment TypeFixed capital
Required Official Approval Ministry of Industry and Technology
Hold Period
N/A
04INVESTMENT IN FIXED CAPITAL
Applicants can create 50 jobs in Turkey, which must be acknowledged by the Ministry of Family, Labour, and Social Security.

Investment N/A
Investment Type50 Jobs
Required Official Approval Ministry of Family, Labour, and Social Security
Hold Period
N/A

The application process in Turkey can be broken down into 8 steps:

  • Step 1: Select your investment option
  • Step 2: Make a residence permit application
  • Step 3: Open a bank account in Turkey
  • Step 4: Make the relevant investment
  • Step 5: Submit your application to the Government
  • Step 6: If successful, applications are approved within 3-6 months
  • Step 7: Documents evidencing citizenship issued
  • Step 8: Submit passport application

Who is eligible to apply?

Main applicants must be over the age of 18, possess sufficient funds to make an investment, and must be of good moral character. Main applicants may also include a number of dependants in an application.

Which family members can I include in my application?

Main applicants can include:

  • Spouse
  • Children of the main applicant or of the spouse if under the age of 18
  • Children of the main applicant or of the spouse aged 18 or over with a medical condition that renders them dependent

Are citizens from certain countries barred from applying?

Turkey does not implement bans based on an applicant’s country of citizenship. Turkey is therefore a popular option for persons who are unable to apply to other programmes, such as those in the Caribbean.

Is this programme for me?

The following persons may be a good fit for the programme:

  • Investors and entrepreneurs looking to expand their asset base
  • Nuclear families seeking better global mobility
Book a free first consultation with one of our citizenship experts and discuss your individual requirements. Book A Consultation *Citizenship by investment programme requires a financial investment into the country.

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