Turkish passport and citizenship
There are several ways to obtain a Turkish passport, but the most popular at the moment is to obtain citizenship by buying a property or opening a bank account. According to a new law in Turkey, it is possible to obtain Turkish citizenship by purchasing real estate worth US$250,000, or you can also invest in a Turkish bank with a deposit of US$500,000.
As of April 13, 2022, Turkey’s citizenship law officially changed from $250,000 to $400,000.
What are the new rules for buying property in Turkey?
As of October 16, 2023, the new requirement for the valuation of real estate in all cities in Turkey is a market value of USD 200,000. This applies to applications for residence permits (IKAMET) based on investment. Meanwhile, a market value of USD 400,000 is required to be granted citizenship through real estate investment.
Either of these options will then guarantee you a Turkish passport and citizenship within 60 days. If you decide to buy a property in Turkey through our company, we will ensure that the process is as smooth as possible, and it will be as part of our free after-sales service.
Whether it’s starting your second life or investing in new business opportunities, we will guide you through the entire process to obtaining Turkish citizenship and a Turkish passport.
* Will my family get Turkish citizenship?
Yeah. Spouses and children under 18 can get citizenship.
* How long does it take to obtain Turkish citizenship?
The government has opened a special citizenship office to reduce the time taken to process citizenship to about 2 months.
* I already have a title deed in Turkey, can I get Turkish citizenship?
The date of purchase of the property (acquisition of the title deed) must be after 19 September 2018.
* Which nationalities can apply for a Turkish passport?
All nationalities can apply for Turkish citizenship to buy property or invest in Turkey.
* Does Turkish law allow dual or multiple citizenship?
Yes, Turkish law allows you to have dual or multiple citizenship when you become a Turkish citizen.
Documents needed to apply for Turkish citizenship:
-application – valid passport – 4 passport size photographs of each member of your family – birth certificate – residence permit or valid tourist visa in passport – marriage certificate, children’s birth certificate if necessary – copy of Turkish ID and address of applicant’s relatives in Turkey if necessary – receipt of payment of application tax – valuation report and assessment of the property to be purchased – title deed (TAPU)
It is important to check current requirements and processes, as requirements can change and vary depending on the specific situation and laws in force at the time. Please contact us for all the latest information.
