Turkey

Invest in Turkish Citizenship and Transform Your Future

Invest in Turkish citizenship to unlock a world of business opportunities, access world-class education and healthcare in Turkey.

Cultural richness
Lifetime citizenship for generations
Strategic location
Dual Citizenship

About Turkey

Turkey introduced its own Citizenship by Investment Program in 2018. The Turkish Government grants investors the Turkish Citizenship in exchange for a capital investment or the acquisition of immovable property.

Turkey is one of the most culturally rich countries in Eastern Europe and West Asia. It offers exceptional landmarks, historical sites, and magnificent natural sceneries. The country’s central location, cultural proximity to the Arab culture, and one-of-a-kind experience, are all key factors that drive tourists as well as investors to Turkey.

Having said that, many families seek to obtain the Turkish Citizenship through Investment in order to enjoy the countless benefits it has to offer them. Benefits of the Turkish Citizenship include free education, full medical assistance, and visa-free travel. Moreover, if investors choose to invest in a Turkish real estate property, they will be able to collect rental returns.

Turkish Passport

Turkey Citizenship by Investment program grants you the Turkish Passport within 6 to 8 months. Afterwards, you will be able to use your Turkish Passport to travel visa free to over 118 countries.

Your Turkish passport and citizenship are yours for life. You can pass them down to future generations by descent, allowing all family members to enjoy all the mentioned benefits.

Location Anatolian Peninsula

Capital Ankara

Time Zone UTC +3

Total Area 783,562 Km2

Population 79.81 million

Language Turkish

Government Type Parliamentary Representative Democratic Republic

Currency Turkish lira (₺)

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Benefits of Turkey Citizenship

Quick & Easy Process

Unlock a world of possibilities with a seamless application process, granting you a second passport.

Lifetime Citizenship

It is a lifetime citizenship that can be passed onto generations.

New Business Opportunities

A solid investment with rental returns.

Dual Citizenship

No need to renounce current citizenship.

World-class Healthcare

Access top-notch healthcare services and ensure the well-being of you and your family by receiving exceptional medical care.

Best Educational System

Free education and university reimbursement plans.

Turkey Citizenship by Investment Scheme

To be eligible for Turkish citizenship through investment, the primary applicant must meet one of the specified investment criteria, which include acquiring a minimum of USD 400,000 worth of real estate, investing at least USD 500,000 in fixed capital contributions, depositing a minimum of USD 500,000 into a Turkish bank account, committing at least USD 500,000 into government bonds, investing a minimum of USD 500,000 in either real estate investment fund shares or venture capital investment fund shares, dedicating at least USD 500,000 into a private pension system with a minimum holding period of three years, and creating jobs for a minimum of 50 people, as verified by the Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Services. The main applicant is allowed to include their spouse, dependent children below the age of 18, and children of any age with disabilities in the citizenship application.

The listed prices above and investment options may undergo revisions, and it is essential to include additional charges such as processing and due diligence fees.

Requirements of Turkey citizenship by investment

Turkey’s Citizenship by Investment program allows eligible individuals to acquire citizenship and a Turkish passport through investment, subject to meeting specific criteria. To qualify and to name some of the requirements applicants must have:

  • Copy of valid passport
  • Copy of Birth certificate
  • Marriage certificate if applicable
  • Police clearance
  • Completed medical examination
  • Investment in one of the approved options
  • Bank reference letter
  • Proof of residential address
  • Table of information filled
  • Curriculum vitae for above 18 applicants

Turkish Passport Visa Free Countries

* Visa upon Arrival / ** E-visa / *** Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)

  • North America

    Antigua and Barbuda

    Bahamas

    Barbados

    Belize

    British Virgin Islands

    Canada

    Costa Rica

    Dominica

    Dominican Republic

    El Salvador

    Honduras

    Jamaica

    Mexico *

    Nicaragua

    Panama

    St. Kitts and Nevis

    St. Lucia

    St. Maarten

    St. Vincent and the Grenadines

    Trinidad and Tobago

    Turks and Caicos Islands

    United States


    South America

    Argentina

    Bolivia

    Brazil

    Chile

    Colombia

    Ecuador

    Paraguay

    Peru

    Guatemala

    Suriname

    Uruguay

    Venezuela


    Europe

    Albania

    Armenia *

    Azerbaijan

    Georgia

    Belarus

    Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Kosovo

    Montenegro

    North Macedonia

    Moldova

    Ukraine

    Serbia


    Africa

    Angola

    Botswana

    Burundi *

    Cape Verde Islands *

    Comoro Islands *

    Djibouti *

    Egypt *

    eSwatini

    Ethiopia *

    Gabon

    Guinea-Bissau *

    Haiti

    Kenya ***

    Madagascar

    Morocco

    Mozambique *

    Namibia *

    Nigeria

    Rwanda *

    Sao Tome and Principe

    Senegal

    Seychelles *

    Mauritania *

    Mauritius

    Sierra Leone *

    Somalia *

    South Africa

    Sudan *

    Tanzania *

    The Gambia

    Togo *

    Tunisia

    Zambia *

    Zimbabwe *


    Asia

    Bahrain *

    Bangladesh *

    Brunei

    Cambodia

    Hong Kong (SAR China)

    Indonesia *

    Iran

    Japan

    Jordan

    Kazakhstan

    Kuwait *

    Kyrgyzstan

    Mongolia

    Laos *

    Lebanon *

    Macao (SAR China)

    Malaysia

    Maldives *

    Oman

    Pakistan ***

    Palau Islands *

    Philippines

    Qatar *

    Saudi Arabia *

    Singapore

    South Korea ***

    Sri Lanka ***

    Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) *

    Tajikistan *

    Thailand

    Timor-Leste *

    Turkey

    Turkmenistan

    United Arab Emirates

    Uzbekistan

    Nepal *


    Oceania

    Cook Islands

    Fiji

    Micronesia

    Marshall Islands *

    Niue

    Palau Islands

    Samoa *

    Tonga *

    Tuvalu *

    Vanuatu