Frequently asked
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Turkish citizenship by investment is an exceptional route through which eligible foreign investors may apply for Turkish citizenship after completing one of the qualifying investments established under Turkish law. Current routes include qualifying real estate, bank deposits, fixed capital investment, certain funds and government debt instruments, qualifying private pension contributions, and employment creation. Each route has its own threshold, holding period and competent authority.

The principal routes currently include: qualifying real estate of at least USD 400,000; bank deposit of at least USD 500,000; fixed capital investment of at least USD 500,000; qualifying government debt instruments of at least USD 500,000; qualifying real estate or venture capital investment fund participation of at least USD 500,000; qualifying private pension contribution of at least USD 500,000; or creation of employment for at least 50 people.

The minimum depends on the route. Qualifying real estate currently starts at USD 400,000. Several financial and capital-based routes currently require at least USD 500,000, while the employment route requires at least 50 jobs. The applicable rules should be reconfirmed before funds are committed.

There is no requirement to have lived in Türkiye for a number of years before applying through the investment route. However, the statutory process includes the special short-term residence permit stage associated with qualifying investors under Article 31/1(j) of Law No. 6458. This is different from a requirement to spend a minimum number of days physically living in Türkiye.

The investment-based route does not generally require the applicant to pass a Turkish-language examination. Language requirements applicable to other citizenship routes should not automatically be imported into the investment route.

There is no single guaranteed processing period. Timing depends on the investment route, completion and verification of the investment, residence permit stage, completeness of the file, security and administrative checks, family circumstances and authority workload. NAVITICAL does not promise citizenship within a fixed period.

There is no universally best route. Real estate may suit investors seeking a tangible asset, while a bank deposit may suit investors prioritising a simpler financial structure. Fund, capital and business-based routes may suit different liquidity and commercial objectives. The decision should consider citizenship eligibility together with capital preservation, liquidity, risk, expected return, tax exposure and long-term plans in Türkiye.

Generally, yes. The qualifying investment is completed first and verified by the competent authority. The official process then moves through the investor residence permit stage and the citizenship application.

For several qualifying routes, including real estate, bank deposits and certain financial instruments, the current holding commitment is three years. The precise restriction and the point from which the period runs depend on the route.

This requires case-specific review. Disposing of, replacing or restructuring an investment that is subject to a statutory holding commitment can create serious citizenship-related consequences. Legal advice should be obtained before changing a qualifying investment.

The current minimum qualifying real estate investment is USD 400,000 or the legally recognised equivalent, subject to the applicable payment, amount-verification and title-registration requirements and the required three-year non-sale commitment.

No. Price alone does not determine citizenship eligibility. The property's legal status, ownership structure, seller and ownership history, permitted use, payment structure, official transaction value and citizenship-specific restrictions must be reviewed.

In appropriate circumstances, yes. There is no general numerical limit for properties acquired by sale so long as the qualifying amount and other rules are satisfied. Different technical rules apply to preliminary sale agreements, including how multiple properties and agreements may be structured.

A fractional acquisition in which the foreign investor acquires only a share of a property does not qualify under current TKGM citizenship guidance. This is different from one foreign investor acquiring the entirety of a property previously owned by several persons.

Potentially yes. Citizenship investment is not limited to apartments. The legal nature, permitted use and citizenship eligibility of the specific property must be verified. Certain undeveloped and agricultural land is restricted for citizenship purposes.

Not every type of land qualifies. Current TKGM guidance excludes certain undeveloped properties subject to project-development obligations and agricultural land from acquisition for citizenship purposes. A property-specific review is essential.

Potentially, but the legal structure matters. Citizenship may in certain circumstances be based on a notarised preliminary agreement for sale for qualifying properties, provided the statutory payment, annotation and property requirements are satisfied.

The citizenship-related three-year restriction principally concerns disposal of the qualifying property. Renting may be possible depending on the transaction documents, applicable law and tax position. Rental-income tax advice should be considered separately.

Generally, after the applicable three-year non-sale commitment has been fulfilled, the citizenship-related disposal restriction may cease to apply. The title records and citizenship file should still be checked before sale.

No. Citizenship eligibility and investment quality are different questions. A property may technically qualify while still being overpriced, poorly located, difficult to resell or affected by legal or technical risks. NAVITICAL's principle is to assess the investment first and confirm citizenship eligibility as part of that review.

Depending on the transaction, review may include title and ownership, mortgages and encumbrances, annotations and restrictions, seller authority, contractual structure, citizenship eligibility, payment mechanics, permits and property documentation, and transaction-specific legal risks. Ideally this happens before significant funds become non-refundable.

One current route allows an eligible foreign investor to deposit at least USD 500,000 or its legally recognised equivalent with banks operating in Türkiye and undertake to maintain the qualifying deposit for three years. Compliance is verified by the competent banking authority.

No. The bank-deposit route is an investment or deposit requirement, not a citizenship fee or donation to the government. The capital remains subject to the applicable banking arrangement and holding commitment.

Yes. Current rules also recognise qualifying fixed capital investment, government debt instruments, certain real estate and venture capital investment funds, qualifying private pension contributions and employment creation.

The investment framework can extend to the qualifying investor's foreign spouse, subject to the applicable citizenship and documentation requirements. Marriage and civil-status records should be reviewed before filing.

Family eligibility depends on the child's age, dependency status and the applicable citizenship framework and administrative practice. The investor's and spouse's minor or dependent foreign children may fall within the relevant framework, but the facts should be reviewed rather than assuming every child automatically qualifies.

Where eligible family members are included through the principal investor's qualifying application, a separate qualifying investment is not generally required from each eligible family member. Eligibility should nevertheless be confirmed before structuring the file.

Differences between passports, birth certificates, marriage records and civil-status documents can create consistency problems. They should be identified before filing so that translations, legalisations, declarations or corrective documents can be handled where required.

At a high level: select and structure the qualifying investment; complete the investment; obtain the relevant eligibility documentation; obtain the investor residence permit; prepare and submit the citizenship application; complete governmental review and security checks; and receive the citizenship decision.

No. Meeting the investment threshold is a key eligibility condition, but it is not a contractual guarantee of citizenship. The application remains subject to applicable law, documentation, administrative review, security checks and the decision of the competent Turkish authorities.

The process can intersect with nationality, immigration, real estate, contract, banking and administrative law. For property investors in particular, independent legal review can identify transaction risks before substantial capital is committed. NAVITICAL coordinates the journey while critical legal work is handled with qualified Turkish legal oversight.

Many parts of the investment and citizenship process can be handled through an appropriately drafted power of attorney. The exact scope depends on the route, transaction, banking arrangements and authorities involved. A case-specific power of attorney is preferable to a generic template.

Requirements depend on the applicant and family structure, but commonly relevant documents may include passports, birth records, marriage records, family or civil registry documents, photographs, investment documentation, residence-related documentation and additional records requested for the particular application.

Frequently, yes. The appropriate authentication method depends on the issuing country and the applicable international or consular legalisation framework. Documents should be checked before they are sent to Türkiye to avoid obtaining the wrong form of authentication.

Foreign-language documents submitted to Turkish authorities generally need to satisfy the applicable Turkish translation and certification requirements. The exact requirement varies by document, issuing country and procedure.

NAVITICAL offers transparent service packages based on the scope of the citizenship journey. Professional fees are separate from the qualifying investment and, unless expressly stated otherwise, from government charges, taxes, third-party professional costs and transaction expenses.

No. The USD 400,000 threshold relates to the qualifying property investment. It is not NAVITICAL's fee and it is not simply a government application charge. Professional fees, taxes, government charges and transaction expenses should be considered separately.

Only items expressly identified as included in the selected package should be treated as included. Government fees, taxes, property acquisition costs, banking charges, translations, notarisation and other third-party costs may apply separately depending on the case.

Citizenship obtained through the applicable legal process is not a temporary residence status that simply expires after a fixed number of years. Turkish nationality law nevertheless contains statutory grounds under which citizenship may be lost or revoked in specific circumstances.

Turkish law permits multiple citizenship. Whether an applicant can retain an existing nationality depends on the law of that other country and should be checked separately.

For investments subject to the three-year holding requirement, disposal is generally possible after the applicable commitment has been completed. The relevant records and conditions should still be checked before disposal.

Yes. NAVITICAL is designed around the client's wider life in Türkiye rather than ending the relationship when citizenship is granted. Post-citizenship support may include property management coordination, business support, banking and tax coordination, family and education services, insurance, relocation and everyday-life assistance.