European Citizenships Program - Turkey
Turkey
Capital City: Istanbul “The Meeting Point of the World”
Turkey Citizenship by
Investment
Launched in 2012, Turkey Citizenship by Investment Program is a relative newcomer in the Citizenship by Investment industry but it has found significant success among Middle Eastern applicants particularly from Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine and Egypt.
The hallmark of Turkey Program is that it grants Residency, Citizenship and a Turkish Passport to applicants investing either in real estate or a bank deposit. The real estate route is particularly attractive for investors. This previously requires a property purchase of a minimum of USD 250,000 plus Associated Fees making Turkey one of the lowest cost Citizenship by Investment Programs (CBI) in Europe and Asia.
The Real Estate Investment amount was originally set at US$1 million when started but was significantly reduced in September 2018 to USD 250’000. Now the Government of Turkey has changed policy once more and effective June 30, 2022 there are six routes to obtain Turkish Citizenship.
Roadmap To Turkish Citizenship Investment
Requirements for Turkish Citizenship.
- Acquired a property worth a minimum of USD 250,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira with a title deed restriction on its resale for at least three years, as attested by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization.
- Created jobs for at least 50 people, as attested by the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Services
- Make a minimum fixed capital investment of USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira, as attested by the Ministry of Industry and Technology.
- Deposited at least USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira in banks operating in Türkiye with the condition not to withdraw the same for at least three years, as attested by the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency
- Bought at least USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira worth of government bonds with the condition that they cannot be sold for at least three years, as attested by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance
- Bought at least USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira worth of real estate investment fund share or venture capital investment fund share with the condition that they cannot be sold for at least three years, as attested by the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye
BENEFITS
- A Turkish Passport allows Visa free Travel to 125 countries and or visa on arrival to 46 countries worldwide.
- Holds the possibility of eventual Visa-Free Access to the EU.
- Holds Global Connections – E2 Visa Treaty with the US.
- With E2 Visa Treaty with the US, Turkish Citizens are eligible to apply for US Residency through the E2 Visa Program.
- Citizenship for life with the right to live, work and acquire property in Turkey.
- Citizenship can move down to generations.
- Dual Citizenship permitted.
- Turkish Passport is ranked as 38th in the world and 18th in Europe.
CITIZENSHIP INVESTMENT LIMITS
Required minimum investment limits for the Citizenship Program
- Real Estate Investment – US$250,000
- Bank Deposit – US$500,000.
- Capital Investment – US$500,000
Application Process
There are eight stages in the application process:
- Step 1 – Select your Investment Option.
- Step 2 – Make a Residence Permit Application.
- Step 3 – Open a Bank Account in Turkey.
- Step 4 – Make the relevant Investment.
- Step 5 – Submit Application through us to the Government Processing Authority.
- Step 6 – Successful Applications are approved within 3-6 months.
- Step 7 – Citizenship Certificate issued.
- Step 8 – Submit Passport Application.
It’s that easy and straight forward.
It is no secret that Turkey Citizenship Program has gained tremendous popularity over the few years of its launch and has become one of the most popular CBI Programs in their region since it reduced its investment sum to US$250,000 in September 2018.
Processing Time for Turkish Citizenship is three (3) months.
Turkish Citizenship entitles you to permanently reside in the country and apply for an E-2 US business Visa to the United States. To obtain the Turkish Passport, the easiest way is to purchase Real Estate of US $250,000 or more. The investment can be returned in three (3) years as it must be held for the three year minimum period before divestment.
We at WhinChester Corporate & Immigration Services PowerHouse can assist you in getting your Turkish Residency and Citizenship. Call to speck with our Specialists.
The Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program often referred to as the Turkey Golden Visa allows foreign investors like you to obtain a Turkish Passport within 3-6 months. The minimum investment option is purchasing real estate at a minimum value of US$250’000.
The program gives investors access to both the European and Asian Markets. Full citizenship is granted to applicants and family members.
Turkish Citizenship brings lots of advantages. Contact WhinChester for more on Turkish Application Processing details. Request a free consultation. Become a Global Turkish Citizen. WhinChester can help you.
Visa Free Countries for Holders of
Turkish Passport
AFRICA
Benin
Botswana
Cape Verde
Comoros
Eswatini
Falkland Islands
Gabon
Gambia
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Madagascar
Mauritania
Mauritius
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Rwanda
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
Sudan
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
AMERICAS
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bolivia
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
Uruguay
Venezuela
ASIA
Armenia
Bangladesh
Brunei
Indonesia
Japan
Hong Kong
Kazakhstan
Laos
Macao
Malaysia
Maldives
Mongolia
Nepal
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Uzbekistan
EUROPE
Albania
Andorra
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Georgia
Bahrain
Iran
Jordan
Kuwait
Kosovo
Moldova
Montenegro
North Macedonia
Serbia
Ukraine
Lebanon
Oman
Palestine
Qatar
OCEANIA
Cook Islands
Fiji
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Niue
Palau
Samoa
Tonga
Tuvalu
Vanuatu
Other Citizenship Program
Grenada Citizenship Program
Grenada citizenship is popular among investors due to the visa free access to China and their E-2 investor visa treaty with the USA.
Dominica Citizenship Program
Dominica is well known as one of the most reputed and affordable programs in the eastern Caribbean region.
Saint Lucia Citizenship Program
Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship Program
Antigua and Barbuda is known for the ease of access due to their international airport that serves as a terminal hub
Panama Citizenship Program
Panama is considered by many to be the easiest place in the world to obtain residency through their Friendly Nation Visa Program
Cyprus Citizenship Program
Cyprus offers the most assured path to Citizenship in Europe, popular among high net worth investors
