YES. Acquiring citizenship in Turkey through a real estate investment is a viable option, provided the total value of the properties is at least $400,000. Investors can acquire residential or commercial buildings and land; however, shares are not eligible. The property can be sold after a three-year holding period, but the new owner will not be able to use the same property for their own citizenship application.

The process for obtaining Turkish citizenship by investment typically requires a minimum of eight months. The most time-consuming phase is often the Due Diligence check, which is a thorough review to confirm that all applicants meet the program’s criteria. This stage alone can last between three and four months.

No company can offer a 100% guarantee that an applicant will receive citizenship by investment. Be wary of any company that makes such a claim, as this may be a sign of a scam. Our firm, for example, has a dedicated Compliance Department that conducts a preliminary review of all applicants. This helps us identify and mitigate potential rejection risks, which in turn leads to a high success rate for our clients.

The most common method for recovering the investment is through the real estate option. You can sell the property after three years, which returns your capital. In the meantime, you can earn passive income by renting out the property. Some developers estimate an annual rental yield of around 8% in U.S. dollars. Keep in mind that rental income is subject to a progressive capital gains tax.

The applicants must be in Turkey to submit their citizenship application at a migration service office.

According to Turkish law, only a licensed program agent is permitted to file the application on behalf of an investor.

Yes, your spouse and any unmarried children under the age of 18 can be included in your application. In some cases, it may also be possible for your parents and adult children to obtain a residence permit. The fee for a residence permit under this program is $5,000 per person. This application can be submitted alongside your own citizenship application or after you have received your Turkish passport.

Turkey recognizes dual citizenship, allowing you to maintain all your existing nationalities as long as your home country also permits it. There is no requirement to renounce your current citizenship.

The main investor is exempt from military service. Male children become eligible for conscription at age 18, but they have the option to pay a fee of approximately $6,000 to opt out of full-term military duty in favor of a shortened "paid military service.

No. The qualifying property must be free of any mortgage, lien, or other financial encumbrance. Purchases funded by a loan secured on the same property are not accepted for the citizenship application.

Yes. Any child born to at least one Turkish parent automatically receives Turkish citizenship at birth, regardless of where the birth takes place.

For individuals, residential rental income is tax-exempt up to a certain annual threshold. Above that, a progressive tax rate applies, ranging from 15% to 40%. Companies are subject to a flat 23% tax on rental income.