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How to Get Turkish Citizenship
There is a Turkish Citizenship by investment program that allow foreigners to get a Turkish passport since 2016. The most profitable and demanded option is real estate purchasing. Foreigners can apply for Turkish Citizenship by purchasing a property valued at least 400.000 USD. The property should be kept for 3 years on your behalf.
The process takes 6-8 months. Obtaining citizenship in Turkey is very easy with legal support and the correct guidance of reliable experts. Antalya Homes has helped more than a thousand investors get their Turkish passports without a problem. Our lawyer team is an expert on the procedures of citizenship by investment in Turkey. The whole process will be followed by the company lawyers.
Our professionals are happy to guide you through the entire process, from finding your dream home to getting your Turkish passport in your hands.
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Key Benefits of Citizenship in Turkey
You can cash out your investment after holding it for 3 years. The Turkish real estate market has an annual average capital appreciation of 12%. Real estate prices in Istanbul increase by about 20-25% every year.
Foreigners and their families are automatically permitted to live, work, and study after becoming Turkish citizens.
Turkey is renowned for its well-trained practitioners and healthcare facilities. Freely benefiting from advanced public healthcare and education services is another advantage of Turkish citizenship.
In Turkey dual citizenship is possible. If the applicant's home country had agreed on a dual citizenship law with Turkey, the applicants and their families could keep both citizenship rights.
Turkey has an ongoing visa agreement with the USA to allow individual investors to do business in the US. Turkish citizens can gain the right to enter and work for their investments in the USA with the non-immigrant E-2 Visa.
You do not need to declare your current assets or income in other countries.
You do not have to have lived in Turkey for a certain period to qualify for citizenship. You can continue to live abroad and apply for citizenship as soon as you receive a residence permit.
For the holders of Turkish passports visa free countries and visa-on-arrival destinations reach over 100. When the Visa Liberalization Dialogue between Turkey with the EU is accomplished, 26 European countries will be added to the list of visa-free countries for Turkish passport.
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Get Turkish Citizenship
1. Preparation and Planning
Our lawyers will help you to plan your process and understand your conditions well. The first stage for Turkish citizenship is buying the right property. It is essential to make sure that the property is suitable for citizenship. Our team of local experts will assist you in finding the best property match. The valuation report is mandatory for Citizenship applications. For this process, you don’t have to fly to Turkey. We can finalize all sales procedures with a power of attorney on your behalf. A company lawyer will help you from the beginning to the end with this power of attorney.
2. Title Deed Application
Citizenship procedures are conducted after the transfer of the title deed. The application begins with writing a letter to the Regional Cadastre Directorate for a compliance certificate (Uygunluk Belgesi). The acquisition of a compliance certificate takes 2-3 weeks. We need to get the Currency Exchange Document (Döviz Alım Belgesi) at this stage.
Please note that the preparation of the documents is essential and critical at this stage. Therefore we kindly advise you to proceed only with professionals. If you have missed one of these documents at a time, it will be much more difficult to resolve it in the future.
3. Getting Residence Permit
The third step is the residence permit application in Turkey. This permit allows you to enter and stay in Turkey by the time your citizenship application is finalized. You must attend the residency application appointment in person to submit your fingerprints. The residence permit is issued within 2-3 weeks. You should be in Turkey to get the residency card and apply for Turkish citizenship. They must register their residence address in the Civil Registration Office in Turkey.
4. Citizenship Application
When we collect all documents, we are ready to apply to the General Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship Affairs. The whole citizenship application takes an average of 6-8 months. When the citizenship is granted, you can get your Turkish passport either here in Turkey, or from a Turkish consulate in your home country.
Antalya Homes ® is an expert in buying property in Turkey and citizenship by investment. We have delivered thousands of Turkish passports and the keys to their new home in Turkey to our happy customers. We guide you from purchasing your home to getting your passports.
Required Documents for Turkish Nationality
Preparing documents for citizenship requires special knowledge and experience. Since each person has different conditions and statuses, we recommend getting legal support from our company lawyers.
We have delivered hundreds of Turkish passports. So we know all details of the process. The required documents are as follows:
- Valid passport
- Application form
- 4 biometric photos of each member of your family
- Birth certificates
- Residence permit or valid tourist visa on your passport
- If applicable, documents proving your relationships with your spouse and children (marriage license, birth certificate for children)
- If applicable, the Turkish ID copy and address of the applicant's relatives in Turkey
- Application tax payment receipt
- Appraisal report
- Currency Exchange Document (DAB)
- Bank receipt showing payment of minimum 400.000 USD
- Compliance report of TKGM
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about Turkish Citizenship
Q: Can I get Turkish citizenship by buying a house?A: Yes, you can apply for citizenship in Turkey by making 400.000 USD valued real estate investment. These properties include houses, apartments, commercial buildings, etc.
Q: Which nationalities may apply for a Turkish passport?A: All nationalities can apply for Turkish citizenship by real estate investment. You can get your Turkey citizenship benefits by buying a property.
Q: Can my family get citizenship in Turkey?A: Yes. You, your spouse, and all of your children under the age of 18 (on the application date) can obtain citizenship.
Q: I have a child with special needs over 18 years old. What about his/her situation?A: Children, who cannot take care of themselves, become Turkish citizens together with their parents. You need specific application documents proving their status.
Q: Is there a requirement for the applicants to bring their entire family to Turkey at any stage?A: No. Only the applicants should be there with all the necessary documents of their family members.
Q: How many people may apply for citizenship with a single Title Deed?A: Only one person and their first-degree relatives can obtain citizenship.
Q: How does the Turkish citizenship by real estate investment program work?A: Firstly, you purchase a property that is suitable for citizenship and worth at least 400,000 USD. After the title deed is transferred, it is time to apply for a compliance report and residence permit. Finally, we apply for Turkish citizenship at the Directorate General of Civil Registration and Citizenship Affairs with the documents. The acquisition of citizenship is completed within 6 to 8 months. You can get your Turkish passport in Turkey, or from any Turkish consulate in your homeland.
Q: How long does this process take?A: The process is completed between 6 to 8 months.
Q: Can my Turkish citizenship application rejected? If so, what should I do?A: Yes, depending on any misleading information on your application or threats, your citizenship application can be rejected. According to the terms and conditions of Citizenship Law No. 5901, if your application is rejected, you can re-apply to the governorship of your place of residence. To avoid any unwanted surprises, we suggest you to work with experienced professionals such as Antalya Homes ®.
Q: Should I buy a property over 400.000 USD or can I have more than one?A: You can buy one or more. The main point is that the total value should be more than 400.000 USD. The tapu office does not accept applications below this value. You need to apply for all at the same time.
Q: Can I apply for citizenship if I buy a property under construction that does not yet have a title deed in my name?A: Yes. The government accepts a Notarized Property Purchase Commitment.
If the value is over 400.000 USD, you can apply for citizenship with Notarized Property Purchase Commitment.
Q: Can I get citizenship in Turkey if I buy property in installments?A: Yes, you can if:
• You have a Notarized Property Purchase Commitment.
• You have paid the installments through the bank after September 19, 2018.
• The total payment is over 400,000 USD.
Q: Can I get Turkish Citizenship by investment by buying commercial real estate with rental income?A: Yes, all property types are eligible.
Q: I bought a property in Turkey before. Can I apply for citizenship now?A: Title deed applications made after September 19, 2018 (at the Land Registry Office) can obtain Turkish citizenship by investment.
For example, you have purchased a property, but you have not yet registered the Title Deed on your behalf and continue to pay in installments. Each payment made after September 19, 2018 is valid for your citizenship application.
Q: How much does it cost to get a turkish passport?A: The cost of a Turkish passport varies depending on the validity period. In Turkey passport validation begins with 6 months and the cost for a 6-month passport is $74 in 2024. The maximum Turkish passport validity period is 10 years it costs $264 in 2024.
Q: How should I calculate the exchange rate of USD and TL?A: The Land Registry Office calculates the value at the date of the application over the Turkish Republic Central Bank selling rate (Efektif Satış Kuru).
Q: Will my citizenship automatically be granted when I fulfill the conditions?A: No. The citizenship approval is subject to verification from archive records of national security agencies that the applicant poses no threat to national security.
Q: Is there any critical point that I should know?A: The ministry wants to make sure the property value is a minimum of $400,000. Sworn property valuation companies verify that the price is correct to prevent price fraud.
Appraisers may show deviations (difference) of up to 20% from the selling price. For this reason, Antalya Homes ® recommends you buy a property by calculating this evaluation.
Whatever you get for citizenship will be the same in the appraisal report as we give you the Best Price Guarantee. We will recommend the best-priced properties in Turkey that match the report.
Q: Applying and getting nationality in Turkey seems complicated. Will you help me with Turkish citizenship by investment process?A: Antalya Homes' expert team guides you throughout the whole process. Since 2004, we have been guaranteeing our customers 100% happiness on their journey to reach their dream home.
Q: I do not have time to come to Turkey. How can I get Turkish Nationality?A: We can handle title deed transfer with a power of attorney on your behalf. However, you must attend appointments in person to get your residence permit and apply for citizenship.
Q: How do I get nationality in Turkey as a heimatlos (stateless person)?A: Stateless individuals can apply for Turkish nationality when they buy a property worth at least 400,000 USD. You need the required documents proving that the applicant is stateless. (Travel document issued by the United Nations.).
Q: You say that the citizenship process can take 6-8 months. Do I get a Residence Permit during the application process?A: Yes, The applicants and their families can get a residence permit. We help you to apply for a residence permit.
Q: If I become a Turkish citizen, do I have to complete my Turkish Military Service?A: There are several answers:
•When your child under the age of 18 reaches the age of military service, he has to do military service.
•If you have dual citizenship, you can choose between the two countries. If you have already completed it, you may need to prove it to be exempted.
•For those over the age of 22, you should ask the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship for appropriate information during the application, whether there is a special case or not.
Q: Is it mandatory to live in Turkey to obtain Citizenship?A: No.
Q: Do I have to renounce my current citizenship when I become a Turkish citizen?A: No. Turkish laws allow dual or multiple citizenships. It is up to your own state regulation.
Q: Does Turkey allow triple citizenship?A: Yes. You can have dual or multiple citizenship when you become a Turkish citizen. But You should check with the consulate of your original nationality. Some countries do not allow or have specific restrictions for multiple citizenship.
Q: How to apply for nationality in Turkey by fund investment. How does this process work?A: It is one of the fastest ways of getting nationality in Turkey. You purchase the real estate investment fund (REIF) with a value of over USD 500,000 or equivalent in Turkish Lira. Then you contact your bank (Halkbank, İş Bank, Akbank, or QNB Finansbank). You commit to keep it in your Turkish bank account for 3 years.
Your application form is sent to the Capital Markets Board Of Turkey. We get an "Approval Document for Citizenship" from the bank. It is mandatory for citizenship application by fund investment. Antalya Homes ® helps you collect/fill all required documents.
Finally, the application is sent to the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs. Then you are invited for final signatures. (Read more about Real Estate Funds in Turkey.).