With the economic, cultural, and historic central city of Istanbul embracing Europe and Asia on the Bosphorus Strait, Türkiye is a transcontinental country that benefits significantly from its geostrategic location. The Türkiye Citizenship by Investment Program allows investors to access both the European and Asian markets, as well as gain lifelong citizenship to a country that has strong economic and industrial relations with the Middle East and is predicted to become one of the world’s top 10 economies by 2050.
TÜRKIYE
((Citizenship by Investment Program))
VISA FREE DESTINATIONS:
118
PASSPORT INDEX RANK:
52nd
OVERVIEW:
PROCEDURE:
Once all application documents have been prepared (including applicable certifications and translations), the investment can be completed and the documents submitted to the government. Contributions must be made in Turkish lira, equivalent to the USD amount.
MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT:
Minimum contribution of USD 400,000
MAIN APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
To qualify for citizenship, the main applicant should fulfill one of the following investment requirements:
- Acquire at least USD 400,000 worth of real estate
- Invest a minimum of USD 500,000 in fixed capital contributions
- Deposit at least USD 500,000 into a Turkish bank account
- Commit at least USD 500,000 into government bonds
- Commit at least USD 500,000 into a real estate investment fund share or venture capital investment fund share.
- Commit at least USD 500,000 into a private pension system for a minimum holding period of three years.
- Create jobs for at least 50 people, as attested by the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Services.
PROCESSING TIME:
3–5 months from submission of the application to approval
KEY BENEFITS:
- Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 110 destinations
- Citizenship of a country that enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate, beautiful scenery, and a high standard of living.
- Full citizenship granted to the applicant, and included family members.
- Eligibility for an E-2 Investor Visa in the USA after being domiciled in Türkiye for three years, valid for a five-year renewable period.
- Access to a transcontinental Eurasian country that is a stable economic, financial, and political hub between Europe, Western Asia, and the Middle East.
