Citizenship by Investment

Program Overview

Türkiye's Citizenship by Investment Programme is one of the most strategically versatile second citizenship options in the global market, combining a well-established real estate investment route with a unique set of geopolitical advantages that no other CBI programme can replicate. Türkiye bridges Europe and Asia, is a member of NATO and the G20, and maintains an E-2 Treaty Investor agreement with the United States — meaning Turkish citizens can apply for a US E-2 investor visa to live and work in America through a qualifying business investment.

The programme grants full Turkish citizenship through a qualifying real estate investment of USD 400,000, with a processing timeline of approximately four months. The Turkish real estate market — particularly in Istanbul, Antalya, and the Aegean coast — has delivered strong capital appreciation and rental yields in recent years, making the investment component genuinely attractive beyond its immigration utility.

The Turkish passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 110 countries, and Turkish citizens benefit from the country's extensive network of bilateral agreements, including visa-free access to Japan, South Korea, and a range of Latin American and African nations. Türkiye imposes no inheritance tax and has a relatively low personal income tax rate, making it an attractive jurisdiction for wealth planning alongside the citizenship benefit.

Key Highlights

Suited For

Eligibility Requirements

• Any nationality — no nationality restrictions (subject to standard due diligence)
• Qualifying real estate investment of at least USD 400,000 in Turkish property
• Property must not be sold for a minimum of three years
• Clean criminal record
• Valid passport
• No residency requirement — application can be completed without living in Türkiye
• Application submitted through a licensed Turkish law firm or advisory firm

Investment Options

Key Benefits

• US E-2 Treaty Investor Visa access — live and work in the US through a qualifying business investment
• Full Turkish citizenship — granted for life and hereditary
• Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 110+ countries including Japan, South Korea, and Latin America
• Real estate investment with strong capital appreciation and rental yield potential
• Strategic location bridging Europe and Asia — NATO member, G20 economy
• No inheritance tax; relatively low personal income tax
• No residency requirement — application completed without living in Türkiye
• Spouse and dependent children under 18 included in the application