Requirements for obtaining Turkish citizenship
According to the new regulation regarding the Turkish Citizenship Law published on September 19, 2018, the Republic of Turkey grants citizenship to foreigners who invest US$250,000 in Turkish real estate. Search our selected citizenship sites.
Requirements for obtaining Turkish citizenship:
- Invest $250,000 in real estate and not sell it for 3 years;
- Employment of 50 people;
- Buy a company with a capital of 500 thousand dollars;
- A deposit of $500,000 in Turkish state banks has not been withdrawn for 3 years;
How to get Turkish citizenship by investing in real estate:
The process of obtaining Turkish citizenship takes about two months. There are 4 main steps to follow.
1- Buy property in Turkey for 250,000 USD:
Find one or more apartments worth more than $250,000. Ownership license must be issued and title deed ready. the value of the property must be at least 250 thousand US dollars in the valuation report. Buy a property with a bank transfer and receive a transaction receipt.
2- Obtaining a certificate of conformity:
Property valuation report and money transfer receipt sent to the Minister of Environment and Urbanization.
3- Obtain a residence permit:
To obtain a residence permit, an application is submitted to the General Directorate of the Migration Board. For more information about residence permit, please click https://www.basicapartment.com/turkish-residence-permit.
4- Apply for Turkish Citizenship:
The application is submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization with the necessary documents;
- Finally, get a Turkish passport.
Required Documents for Applying for Turkish Citizenship:
- Valid passport and copies
- Application form
- If applicable marriage certificate, birth certificate of children
- 8 photographs of the main applicant and 4 photographs of family members. Photos must be passport size.
- Evaluation report
- Resident card
- Medical insurance
- Document on marital status
- Title document for real estate
Frequently Asked Questions about Turkish Citizenship:
Question: Should I buy one property or several?
Answer: You can buy a single property worth more than $250,000 or multiple properties whose total value must exceed $250,000.
Question: Will my family get Turkish citizenship?
Answer: Wife, husband and children under 18 are eligible to acquire Turkish citizenship.
Question: Do I have to buy all the property at the same time?
Answer: No, you can buy real estate at different times. An important point is that the property must be purchased after 09/19/2018.
Question: Do I have to pay the price of the property in Turkish Lira?
Answer: You can pay both in Turkish Lira and in foreign currency.
Question: If I have a child, will he get Turkish citizenship?
Answer:Yes, the child will also receive a Turkish passport.
Question: Can I buy multiple properties to obtain citizenship?
Answer: Yes, you can buy multiple properties. An important point: the total value of the property must be at least 250 thousand US dollars.
Question: What about the exchange rate for obtaining Turkish citizenship?
Answer: The exchange rate is set by the Central Bank of Turkey at the time of transfer of the title deed.
Question: Who approves citizenship?
Answer: The Council of Ministers has the right to approve Turkish citizenship.
Question: Do I need help applying for Turkish citizenship?
Answer: It's not very difficult, but it's always nice to have an expert. The Basic Apartment real estate team will assist you free of charge until you complete the procedure.
Question: Can I get a residence permit before completing the citizenship application?
Answer: Yes, you can obtain a residence permit for yourself and your family members before completing the citizenship procedure.
Question: Can I have dual citizenship?
Answer: Yes, you can have dual citizenship.
Question: How long should I store this Resource?
Answer: The property will not be sold until 3 years. After 3 years, you are free to sell and your citizenship is retained.
Question: Can I buy commercial property to obtain Turkish citizenship?
Answer: Yes, you can get Turkish citizenship, also you can buy commercial property in Turkey. You get Turkish citizenship, your investments bring a certain amount of income every year.
If you have already bought a property in Turkey before 09/18/2018, you cannot apply for Turkish citizenship.
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