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Türkiye is a popular destination for leisure and business. Moreover, there is no minimum residency. They process applications in as little as 4 months.
This is why Turkish Citizenship by Investment appeals. It offers you the opportunity to travel visa-free to 137 countries.
Additionally, this means you explore new horizons and expand your global opportunities. Step on a fast track to international mobility.
Read moreTürkiye citizenship also benefits you if you’re applying for what’s colloquially known as “Turkey citizenship” as a family. Include children under 18 as dependents.
As a result, the whole family can access free education and healthcare.
To apply for the Türkiye Citizenship by Investment Programme, applicants must fulfil ONE of the following investment options AND meet other requirements:
The first Citizenship by Investment option requires you to invest a minimum $400,000 real estate purchase in Türkiye. Moreover, you pay 1-8% VAT on a new property, while there is no VAT for resale.
Stamp duty is 4%, divided between you, the buyer, and the seller (although in the resale market, you will bear the cost of the entire 4%). Additionally, you pay 2% of the 4% real estate commission, while the seller covers the remaining 2%.
Furthermore, there is no Turkish government contribution amount. Additionally, you won’t need to worry about due diligence fees or administrative fees, except for minor negligible charges.
Deposit in a Turkish bank account at least $500,000 or other foreign currency’s worth of Turkish lira.
The Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Investment Option sets out the conditions. These are by “buying real estate investment fund shares or venture capital investment fund shares worth a minimum of USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency with the condition that they are not sold for at least three years, as attested by the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye”.
Your fixed capital investment needs to be at least $500,000 for this “Turkey Citizenship-by-Investment Program” option.
Your investment needs to be at least $500,000 for this “Turkish Citizenship-by-Investment Program” option.
Another way of qualifying for Türkiye Citizenship by Investment is by starting a new company. Create jobs for at least 50 people to satisfy Ministry of Labor and Social Security quotas.
To be eligible for the Türkiye Citizenship by Investment Programme, first, you must hold onto your investment for at least 3 years. Additionally, you don’t have to live in Türkiye to qualify for citizenship there.
The RIF Trust team has global experts in over 20 countries. We can advise in 14 languages. Let us help you find the perfect investment migration solution.
The RIF Trust team has global experts in over 20 countries. We can advise in 14 languages. Let us help you find the perfect investment migration solution.
We commence our Turkish Citizenship by Investment application process with Form 1, the initial RIF Trust due diligence. Subsequently, following this screening, we provide you with a Client Agreement (CA). You must review and sign this.
Upon completing the CA, you issue a Power of Attorney to our Turkish lawyers. Consequently, they open a bank account, purchase property, and proceed with the Turkish citizenship application. In the next steps, the lawyers will request a government conformity letter. Then, they will apply for short-term residence permits.
Before submitting your documents, we review your application. This ensures your file complies with the Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye's requirements.
Additionally, the Investment Office undertakes its own due diligence and reviews all the paperwork. Throughout this process, we will continue to work closely with them.
The Investment Office will assess your application. Upon approval, make all necessary contributions. This includes paying any applicable government fees. These contributions and payments, in turn, complete your Türkiye Citizenship by Investment application.
Citizens of Türkiye can have dual citizenship. However, you will need to check whether your country of origin allows dual citizenship with Türkiye.
With citizenship in Türkiye, benefit from the delightful temperatures, stunning landmarks, and a friendly culture. In addition, as a Türkiye Passport holder, travel visa-free to 137 countries around the world, including Hong Kong, and qualify to apply for a US E-2 Investor Visa. This allows you to enter the United States and work there.
Moreover, many investors opt for the Türkiye citizenship route as a result of its family inclusivity. This, also, affords your family members the same fantastic benefits that you would receive, including free healthcare and education.
Expect to receive your citizenship in 4 to 6 months. Once you have this, you can apply for a Turkish passport.
To be eligible for Türkiye citizenship, there are key requirements you must meet. Firstly, you must be over the age of 18. Secondly, you should have a clean criminal record. Thirdly, you must maintain excellent health.
No. You do not need to live in Türkiye for the authorities to process your Turkish citizenship application.
Our expert team helps you apply for Turkey citizenship.
Visa-free travel to 137 countries
4-6 months application processing time
$400,000 minimum requirement