Turkey
European Citizenship by Investment Program
Program Overview
The Turkey citizenship by investment program was launched in 2017 to attract foreign direct investment and promote the growth of the country’s real estate industry. The program allows foreign investors to obtain citizenship without the need to relocate. By making a real estate investment the investor and his family will obtain citizenship within 3 months.
Program Details
Time To Citizenship
3-4 months
Visa Free Travel
118 countries
Passport Rank
52nd In the world
Minimum Investment
$400,000 USD
No Residency Requirements
Citizenship Program Established in 2017
Country Overview
Turkey carries the cultures of Asia and Europe due to its unique geographical location. It has managed to keep its historic traditions and customs preserved.
Turkey’s natural beauty is breathtaking and offers several eye-catching locations. There’s plenty to satisfy adventure-seekers with hot air balloon rides in Göreme and scuba diving trips in Kaş. Warm colors, sun-kissed beaches, pine-covered woods, and old Roman treasures all contribute to Turkey’s attractiveness has 16 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Capital
Ankara
Population
83,734,434
Language
Turkish
Currency
Turkish Lira (TRY)
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 6.7 TRY
Government Type
Republican Parliamentary Democracy
Investment Requirements
To obtain citizenship in Turkey, you can take one of the three paths
Option 1:
Make a real estate purchase of $400,000 USD minimum
Option 2:
Make a bank deposit of $500,000 USD with a holding period of 3 years.
Option 3:
Open a business with a minimum investment of $500,000 USD in the Industry of Technology and hire at least 50 employees.
Visa Free Countries
118 Countries
* Visa on arrival
**eTA
Americas
Argentina
Belize
Bolivia *
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
Europe
Albania
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Georgia
Kosovo
Moldova
North Macedonia
Montenegro
Serbia
Ukraine
Asia
Bangladesh *
Brunei
Cambodia *
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Indonesia *
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Laos *
Macao (SAR China) *
Malaysia
Maldives *
Mongolia
Nepal *
Philippines
Singapore
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
Tajikistan*
Thailand
Timor-Leste *
Uzbekistan
Oceania
Cook Islands
Fiji
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Niue
Palau Islands *
Samoa *
Tonga*
Tuvalu *
Vanuatu
Africa
Angola
Botswana
Burundi *
Cape Verde Islands *
Comoro Islands *
Djibouti *
Egypt *
eSwatini
Guinea-Bissau *
Kenya
Lesotho
Madagascar *
Malawi
Mauritania *
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mozambique *
Reunion
Rwanda
Seychelles *
Sierra Leone *
Somalia *
South Africa
St. Helena *
Tanzania
The Gambia
Togo *
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Caribbean
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
British Virgin Islands
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Haiti
Jamaica
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
Trinidad and Tobago
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Turks and Caicos Islands
Middle East
Armenia *
Bahrain*
Iran *
Jordan *
Kuwait*
Lebanon *
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia *
E-visa
Mexico**
Pakistan**
Sri Lanka**
*The list of countries is subject to variations depending on each government’s policy and so is access to this countries.
Organizations
Member of the Organization of American States since 2006
Member of the United Nations since 1981
Member of World Trade Organization since 1995
Member of the British Commonwealth since 1978
Member of Caricom since 1974