Turkish citizenship through real estate investment
A clear guide to the official requirements and the steps of the application, without exaggerated promises.
How do you get Turkish citizenship by buying property?
A foreign investor can apply for Turkish citizenship after buying one or more properties with a total value of at least USD 400,000 according to an approved valuation report, paying the price through a bank and registering a commitment not to sell the property for 3 years in the land registry (tapu). A certificate of conformity (Uygunluk Belgesi) is then issued, followed by the residence permit application and the citizenship file.
The final decision rests with the Turkish authorities alone, and the requirements can change. Our role is to help you choose a property that meets the published requirements and to make sure your file is correct and complete.
Latest update: · No change to the USD 400,000 threshold or the 3-year no-sale commitment. Since 28 September, SPK-licensed valuation firms may prepare citizenship valuation reports (no longer limited to one firm). Details and source:Citizenship through property: no change in the rules, and valuation reports remain in focus
The foreign investor and their family
An adult foreign investor may apply for citizenship through property ownership, and the application can include the spouse and children under 18.
According to current official sources
The requirements and figures can change by decision of the authorities. We review them with you before any commitment. The company lawyer has reviewed these procedures and sits down with every client to discuss their situation and explain the steps.
- Buy one or more properties with a total value of at least USD 400,000, as determined by an approved valuation report.
- Pay the purchase price through a bank and keep the transfer receipt (dekont).
- Register a commitment not to sell the property for 3 years in the land registry.
- Some properties cannot be used for a citizenship file in certain cases, such as some properties previously owned by foreigners.
From the first consultation to the decision
- Initial consultation, setting the budget and shortlisting suitable properties.
- Viewings, in person or by video.
- Obtaining a tax number and opening a bank account.
- The valuation report, then the purchase contract.
- Registering the title deed at the land registry with the no-sale annotation.
- Obtaining the certificate of conformity (Uygunluk Belgesi).
- The residence permit application, then submitting the citizenship file.
- Following up the file until the decision is issued.
For the citizenship route through an investment fund: step-by-step guide to opening an investment account at Albaraka Türk, including the foreign exchange purchase certificate (Döviz Alım Belgesi).
What should you budget for in advance?
We give you a written cost sheet before any commitment.
| Item | Note |
|---|---|
| Timeline | Depends on the authorities |
| Title deed fees | Calculated on the sale value |
| Valuation report | Required for foreign ownership and for the citizenship file |
| Sworn translation and notarisation | For the passport, powers of attorney and documents |
| VAT | Depends on the property type and the case |
There is no “guaranteed” citizenship
There is no “guaranteed” citizenship, no “government guarantee” on the investment, and no way around the valuation report. The decision rests with the Turkish authorities alone. Our commitment is to help you choose a property that meets the published requirements and to make sure your file is correct and complete.
Frequently asked questions about Turkish citizenship through property
What is the minimum property value for Turkish citizenship?
At least USD 400,000 for one or more properties, with the value determined by an approved valuation report.
Do I have to keep the property for a certain period?
Yes. A commitment not to sell the property for 3 years is registered in the land registry.
How is the property paid for in a citizenship file?
By bank transfer, keeping the transfer receipt (dekont).
What are the steps to Turkish citizenship through property?
An initial consultation and choosing the property; viewings in person or by video; obtaining a tax number and opening a bank account; the valuation report and the purchase contract; registering the title deed at the land registry with the no-sale annotation; the certificate of conformity; the residence permit application; then submitting the citizenship file and following it up until the decision is issued.
Is citizenship guaranteed once I buy the property?
No. There is no “guaranteed” citizenship and no “government guarantee” on the investment; the decision rests with the Turkish authorities alone. Our commitment is to help you choose a property that meets the published requirements and to make sure your file is correct and complete.
Can the property be paid in instalments for a citizenship file?
That depends on the project and on the financial proof required.
Can I combine more than one property?
Yes, provided the total value reaches the minimum and the other requirements are met.
Do I need to come to Türkiye?
Most of the steps can be completed through a power of attorney issued by a notary.
Official sources
Disclaimer: the information on this page is general guidance, not legal advice, and the official requirements may change.
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