A second passport, built on an asset you actually own.
Turkey's citizenship-by-investment programme grants nationality to investors and their families in exchange for a qualifying investment held for three years. Most of our clients choose real estate: a property that can be lived in, rented out and sold later.
- Real estate minimum
- $400,000
- Other routes
- from $500,000
- Holding period
- 3 years
- Family included
- Spouse + children < 18
- Residence required
- None
- Dual citizenship
- Permitted
Bosphorus · IstanbulSix ways in. One of them is a home.
Each route must be maintained for at least three years. Amounts are the legal minimums in US dollars or equivalent.
| Route | Minimum | What it involves |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate purchase Most chosen | $400,000 | One or more properties; licensed valuation, foreign-currency conversion certificate and a no-sale annotation on the title deed. |
| Bank deposit | $500,000 | Deposit in a Turkish bank, kept for three years. |
| Government bonds | $500,000 | Turkish government debt instruments held for three years. |
| Investment fund shares | $500,000 | Real-estate investment fund or venture-capital fund participation shares. |
| Fixed capital investment | $500,000 | Capital investment approved by the Ministry of Industry and Technology. |
| Employment | 50 jobs | Creating employment for at least 50 people, confirmed by the Ministry of Labour. |
Where files get rejected — and how we prevent it.
Licensed valuation report
The property's value must be confirmed by an SPK-licensed valuer. If the report comes in below $400,000, the file fails — even if you paid more.
Foreign-currency conversion
The purchase price must be brought in as foreign currency and converted through a Turkish bank, documented with a conversion certificate (DAB).
Three-year annotation
A no-sale commitment for three years is recorded on the title deed. Selling earlier cancels eligibility.
Clean, eligible property
Properties previously used for citizenship, or bought from a foreigner in certain cases, may not qualify. We check the history first.
Traceable payment
Payment must go through banks and match the title deed value. Cash or off-record payments are fatal to the file.
Several properties
You can reach $400,000 with more than one property, provided every purchase meets the same conditions.
From first call to passport.
- 01
Eligibility review
We check nationality, family composition, source of funds and timeline before you spend anything.
- 02
Property selection
Shortlist, Real Value Report, legal due diligence on title and permits.
- 03
Purchase & transfer
Tax number, bank account, currency conversion, licensed valuation, title deed transfer with annotation.
- 04
Residence & application
Investor residence permit, document collection, biometrics in Turkey, application filed with migration authorities.
- 05
Citizenship & passport
Security review, approval, identity cards and passports for the whole family.
Timelines vary with the authorities' workload and the completeness of your documents. We give you a realistic estimate in writing at the start.
Your family, in one application.
- Spouse
- Children under 18
- Dependent children with a disability, regardless of age
Parents and adult children are not included but may obtain residence permits.
Citizenship for life, passed to the next generation.
- Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 110 countries
- Eligibility for the US E-2 investor visa (subject to its own conditions)
- Right to live, work and study in Turkey with access to healthcare
- No requirement to relocate; dual citizenship permitted
- Citizenship passes to children born later
- No language test or interview
What you will need.
We send you a personalised checklist. Foreign documents generally need an apostille and a sworn Turkish translation — we arrange the translations.
- Valid passports for all applicants
- Birth certificates (with parents' names)
- Marriage certificate, or divorce / custody documents
- Criminal record certificates
- Biometric photographs
- Proof of the investment (title deed, DAB, valuation)
- Residence permit
- Health insurance
Budget for these from the start.
Title deed fee
4% of the declared value, usually shared or paid by the buyer
VAT
Can apply to new-build purchases; exemptions exist for foreigners in some cases
Licensed valuation
Mandatory for foreign buyers
Translation & notary
Per document and per family member
Government & card fees
Residence permit, insurance, ID cards, passports
Legal fee
Fixed fee agreed in writing — no percentages
Frequently asked
Is the minimum still $400,000?
Yes, for real estate. Other routes start at $500,000. Thresholds have changed before, so we confirm the rules in force on the day you sign — in writing.
Do I need to live in Turkey?
No. You must come to Turkey for biometrics and certain formalities, but there is no minimum stay before or after citizenship.
Can I rent the property out during the three years?
Yes. You cannot sell it for three years, but you can live in it or rent it out. We can arrange rental management.
What happens after three years?
You may sell the property. Your citizenship is not affected.
Are any nationalities excluded?
Some nationalities face restrictions on property ownership or on the programme. Tell us your nationality at the first call and we will confirm.
Why use lawyers, valuers and accountants together?
Because a citizenship file fails on details: a low valuation, a payment that cannot be traced, a property with the wrong history. At Safezone these checks happen before you transfer a single dollar.
Start with one question.
Send us the listing, the address or simply your plan. An advisor who speaks your language replies the same working day.