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
53rd 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 Options
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 Travel Countries
118 Countries
* Visa on arrival
**eTA
Europe
Georgia
Kosovo
Moldova
Montenegro
Albania
Armenia
Belarus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
North Macedonia
Serbia
Ukraine
Asia
Lebanon
Macao (SAR China)
Malaysia
Maldives
Mongolia
Nepal
Pakistan
Philippines
Qatar
Singapore
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Brunei
Cambodia
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Indonesia
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Uzbekistan
Americas
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bolivia
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico
Nicaragua
Paraguay
Panama
Peru
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
Uruguay
Venezuela
Africa
Angola
Botswana
Burundi
Cape Verde Islands
Comoro Islands
Djibouti
eSwatini
Ethiopia
Gabon
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Madagascar
Mauritania
Mauritius
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Rwanda
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
Sudan
Tanzania
The Gambia
Togo
Tunisia
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Oceania
Niue
Palau Islands
Samoa
Tonga
Cook Islands
Fiji
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Tuvalu
Vanuatu
Middle East
Bahrain
Egypt
Jordan
Kuwait
Iran
Oman
Saudi Arabia
*The list of countries is subject to variations depending on each government's policy and so is access to these 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