The Turkey Citizenship by Investment program allows individuals to obtain Turkish citizenship by investing in the country. Notably, the Investment can take the form of a real estate purchase, or deposit to a Turkish bank account, or investment into authorized funds.
Fundamentally, in return for the investment, applicants and their families get citizenship, allowing them to live, and work in Turkey and visa-free travel to over 110 countries worldwide.
Essentially, Turkey, being a stable economic, financial, and political hub between Europe, Western Asia, and the Middle East, gives its citizens possibility to benefit from its geostrategic location.
- Key Benefits of Turkey Citizenship by Investment Program
- Mobility
- Main Requirements for Turkey Citizenship by Investment Program
- Investment Options
- Timeframe
Key benefits of Turkey Citizenship by Investment Program
- Global mobility with visa-free travel to over 110 countries, incl. South Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand, Brazil, Japan (without Schengen countries, UK).
- Spouses, children under 18.
- Right to work and live in Turkey.
- The ability to apply for the US E-2 visa, subject to conditions.
- No residency/language requirement.
- Can serve as an interim solution before obtaining a residence permit or citizenship in EU or another country).
Mobility
Visa-free travel to over 110 countries (without Schengen or the UK).
Main requirements for Turkey Citizenship by Investment Program
- Firstly, the main applicant must be at least 18 years of age
- Furthermore, make an investment in Turkey (options include real estate purchase, deposit in local bank, investment in authorised fund)
- In addition, hold a health insurance
- Finally, meet any additional requirements as specified by the government of Turkey
Investment options
Purchase of real estate (can be rented out) with a minimum value of US$400,000.
OR
Min US$500,000:
- Alternatively, deposit to a Turkish bank account for at least three years OR
- Otherwise, invest into an authorized fund for a period of at least three years.
Timeframe
Choose an immigration firm to assist with the application process.
Selection of real estate or another allowed investment option.
Complete the investment: Purchase a property or fulfil obligations under other allowed options.
Preparation of documents.
Submission of residence permit application, approval within three weeks and a physical card after three more weeks.
Submission of citizenship application, followed by approval and passport.
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