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Turkey, a strategically positioned transcontinental country, is bordered by three seas and offers excellent transport links, facilitating connectivity with key markets. Launched in 2018, the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Programme focuses on attracting real estate investments into the country.
Turkey is a fascinating country that straddles two continents, Europe and Asia, and offers a unique blend of cultures, history, and natural beauty. The country has a rich cultural heritage that reflects its diverse history, with influences from Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires. The country’s modern culture is also vibrant and dynamic, with a thriving contemporary art scene, culinary traditions, and a bustling nightlife.
The Turkish economy is the 19th largest in the world, with a diverse range of sectors that include textiles, automotive manufacturing, electronics, and agriculture. As a member of various international organisations, including the United Nations, NATO, and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), a Turkish passport offers numerous benefits, including visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 100 countries, increased global mobility, and the opportunity to establish residency in a politically stable and prosperous country.
To obtain Turkish citizenship, applicants are required to choose from one of the following programme options:
The application process is straightforward, and it may take up to 6 months between initiating the process and receiving the citizenship documents. The application process can be divided into the following stages:
Assessment & Onboarding
Application Submission
Document & Application Processing
Approval & Passport Handover
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USD 400,000
Approximately between 3-7%
Title Deed
3 years
Article 20 of the Regulation on the Implementation of the Turkish Nationality Law ("Regulation ") stipulates exceptional cases based on which Turkish nationality is obtained and went through extensive amendments by Presidential Decree No. 106 ("Decree "). This was published in the Official Gazette dated September 19, 2018 and entered into force on the same date.
A new eligibility requirement for Turkish citizenship has been added to Article 20 of the Regulation. As a result, if the Capital Markets Board decides that a foreign national has bought a share in a real estate investment fund or venture capital fund with a stated minimum value of foreign currency or Turkish Lira on the condition that such foreigner will hold the share for at least three years, Turkish citizenship may be obtained by presidential decree.
Turkish passport holders have visa-free access to 110 countries, including Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. You will also be eligible for an E-2 Investor Visa in the United States of Ameica, which provides a five-year renewable residence card. Turkey has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, and investors can benefit from the growing markets a wide array of business opportunities.
After acquiring Turkish citizenship through investment, you will have the same rights as any Turkish citizen, and therefore, you will be able to work in Turkey without needing a work permit.
After purchasing and receiving title deeds of property in your name, as a landowner, you will acquire the same rights as other Turkish property owners. Under the Turkish citizenship by investment program, you cannot sell the property for three (3) years; however, after that, you have the freedom to hold or sell the property with no restrictions.
Citizens of any country can apply for Turkish citizenship by investment as long as they have the financial means to invest. The minimum investment for Turkish citizenship by investment program is USD 400,000.
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