Turkish Citizenship By Investment Program

A: Turkish Citizenship is granted for a lifetime and gives you the same rights that apply to native Turkish Citizens.

A: If all the required documentation is present, the process takes around 3-4 months.

A: Turkish citizens can apply to both countries as each has its own advantages. ​

Since the USA has an annual quota for every country, Turkish citizens can apply to the USA via the EB-1 and EB-2 visa programs.  

There is a special international treaty between the United Kingdom and Turkey called the Ankara Agreement and it makes it easy for Turkish citizens to immigrate and even work in the UK.

A: No.

A: There is no minimum residency period required. 

A: As soon as you receive the Title Deed for your purchased property and submit your completed application, the evaluation process takes anywhere from 45 days to 4 months.

A: After purchasing a property and securing the title deed, you have the same rights as Turkish property owners. You can’t sell the property for 3 years per the requirements of the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program, but after that time has elapsed you can keep or sell it.

A: You can include your spouse and any children under 18 on your Turkish Citizenship by Investment application. 

A: Children over 18 years old are not eligible to be included on the application even if they are financially dependent on their parents.

A: Only one person can be the owner of a property in order to be eligible for the Turkish Citizenship by Investment application.

A: No, only your spouse and children under 18. 

A: No.

A: You are not required to live in Turkey for any duration as part of the citizenship process. You can rent the property after purchasing. 

A: No. It must be in US dollars and after 3 years it can only be withdrawn in US dollars. 

A: You can withdraw the interest only after 3 years when you withdraw the deposited amount. The rate of interest depends on the bank in which you make your deposit.

A: Dual Citizenship is allowed in Turkey and you don’t need to renounce your current citizenship.

A: Yes. Citizens of any country are allowed to apply for Turkish Citizenship by Investment.

A: Yes, they can apply for Turkish citizenship. However, they cannot apply via the real estate investment pathway since Syrians are not allowed to purchase property in Turkey. All other investment pathways are eligible. 

A: Yes. While we can handle almost everything by power of attorney, the main applicant needs to visit Turkey once as part of the application process. 

A: Yes, you can vote and exercise all other rights. 

A: Yes, if you meet the requirements of the program, you can apply again.

A: No, there is no escrow system in Turkish law. The title deed transfer will be completed before one can apply for citizenship.

A: Your country of citizenship.

A: Yes, you can apply for the Turkish Citizenship by Investment using your travel document for all pathways except the Real Estate Investment.