Turkish Citizenship by Investment

  • Processing time
    60 days
  • Minimum Investment From
    $250,000
  • Visa-free Travel to
    115 Countries
  • Investment to be Kept
    for 3 Years
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Turkish Citizenship by Investment — your second passport through real estate investment starting from $250,000.

Fast-track citizenship with an entire application process of just 60 days, bringing you a second passport from the comfort of your own country with no need to travel or live in Turkey and no wealth declaration required. Investments start from $250,000 and can be released after 3 years from citizenship acquisition.

Program Benefits

Turkey offers a straightforward and fast-track route to acquiring a second passport. This perfectly situated country straddles many different areas, including the cultural hub of the Middle East, Central Asia, the Mediterranean, and the Balkans. This a straightforward route to acquiring citizenship with low entry investment options of just $250,000 for the entire family, featuring a fast-tracked and straightforward application process with no obligations to declare your assets or income generated in other countries, and with no physical presence required. Turkey boasts a wonderful year round climate with benefits of seaside living, stunning sandy beaches for sunbathing, warm blue waters for swimming, scenic landscapes, diverse Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine and local markets full of organic products. Your alternative home on the seafront, offering a comfortable yet affordable high-quality lifestyle.

  • Fast-tracked citizenship

    Passport granted in 180 days.

  • Affordable investment

    Minimum investment of only $250,000 with an investment period of just 3 years.

  • Visa-free travel

    115 countries worldwide, including Singapore, Japan, Qatar and South Korea.

  • Entire family are eligible

    including spouses, children under 18 years old, and disabled children of any age.

  • No residency requirements

    Prior to or after citizenship has been granted, the whole process can be obtained remotely.

  • No wealth declaration required

    Foreign assets and income don’t have to be declared.

  • High standard of living

    Free medical services, education & university reimbursement plans, pension programs.

  • Democratic & safe environment

    Over 700,000 expats & 60,000 international companies.

  • Dual citizenship

    Turkey allows for dual citizenship.

  • Potential return on investment

    Rental income from acquired property/Interest income from government shares.

  • A short route to UK

    As a Turkish citizen, relocate to the UK and establish your business as a Turkish business person.

  • Valid for life

    Transferable to descendants.
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Visa-free travel to 115 countries worldwide

Travel the world with a Turkish passport — get visa-free or visa on arrival access to 115 countries and territories, including Singapore, Japan, Qatar and South Korea. Turkish Citizenship grants additional freedom of movement, with many countries that require a visa easily granting it to those with Turkish nationality.

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Investment Options

Turkey is one of the most favorable and cost-effective countries among our clients due to the low entry fee of $250,000 and the option for the property to be let for rental income, or sold after 3 years from acquiring citizenship. Qualify for the Turkish citizenship program by choosing one of the following Investment options:

  • OPTION 1

    $250,000 — Real Estate Investment

    • Acquire residential or commercial property with a deed restriction not to sell for 3 years from the date of purchase.
    • The property can be let for rental income, or sold after 3 years from acquiring citizenship, without affecting your citizenship.
    • Investors are not limited to investing into only a single property and have the right to acquire several properties, as long as the total amount complies with the requirements.

  • OPTION 2

    $500,000 — Cash Investment

    • Make a fixed-asset investment confirmed by the Ministry of Industry and Technology.
    • or
    • Deposit $500.000 cash in a Turkish bank for a minimum of 3 years.

      or
    • Buy government bonds with the potential to receive interest as income. Investments to be kept for 3 years.

  • OPTION 3

    A Company Set-up

    Set up your own business and create jobs for at least 50 Turkish employees, confirmed by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.

Turkish Citizenship Acquisition Process

Astons’ focus is to provide a hassle-free and seamless service assisting you with the citizenship application. We will guide you through every step of the second citizenship acquisition process with due diligence and care, ensuring that your application is submitted correctly and followed up to application approval.

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3–4 days
Preparation
1
Talk to Astons’ Immigration Advisors

Astons’ immigration advisors will evaluate your personal circumstances and help you select the most suitable investment option. The main applicant may also add dependents to a residency application, including his/her spouse, children under 18 years old, and disabled children of any age.

30 — 60 days
Processing time
2
Prepare documents

A detailed checklist will be provided and you will be guided through the documents collection stage. Experienced immigration advisers will check all documents for compliance to ensure all requirements.

Documents Required:

— valid passport;
— 4 passport size photos of each member of your family;
— birth certificates;
— residence permit or valid tourist visa on your passport;
— marriage certificate, birth certificates for children, if applicable;
— Turkish id copy and addresses of applicant relatives in Turkey, if applicable;
— application tax payment receipt;
— the document, showing completion of investment.

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3
Complete investment

Before proceeding with the citizenship application, you will be required to open a Turkish bank account and complete the investment (i.e. real estate title deed transfers, cash deposit, government bond/share purchase etc.).

60 days
Processing time
4
Submit citizenship application

The investor can immediately apply for citizenship once the residence permit is granted. No physical presence or interview is required during the application process.

5
Apply for residence permit

Applicants are required to hold a valid residence permit at the time of citizenship application, they can continue to live abroad as long as they wish. A residence permit will be issued on the day of application.

6
Receive a Turkish Passport

Become a citizen of Turkey within just 60 days and enjoy all the benefits that come with Turkish citizenship.

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