Citizenship
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Step 1Choose a property worth minimum $250.000 USD before taxes.
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Step 2Pay by bank transfer to Turkish Banks, either through a local bank account or foreign.
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Step 3Receive your passport in 3 Months.
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Step 4You can not sell the property for 3 years.
Following an amendment that has come into force on 19 September 2018, foreigners who purchase or invest in a property worth a minimum of $250,000 USD can acquire Turkish Citizenship. There are specific points to be considered when purchasing the property.
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The property’s tax excluded price must be at least 250,000 USD. These tax returns are filed every four years, and the rates range between %0.1-0.3.
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Even though the payment is made in USD, the price will be in Turkish Lira on the title deed. The exchange rate will be according to the current day’s effective selling rate of official Turkish Central Bank.
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The Title Deed (TAPU) is a legal document executed and acknowledged under the government seal and in the presence of an official authority. It evidences the right of ownership to a property.
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Therefore, the title deed owner and the citizenship applicant must be the same person.
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The purchased property must be from a Turkish citizen or Turkish company established in Turkey. Properties bought from foreigners will not be acceptable.
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The payment must be via bank transfer exclusively from foreigners’ personal bank account to the sellers bank account and both sellers and buyers bank receipts documented and stamped by the relevant banks will be required in order to prove that the bank transfer is made. If you have a bank account in a Turkish bank, you can make the transfer from that account as well.
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Can I pay off the $250.000 in installments?
No, the amendment states that payment must be at once.
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Can I buy an off-plan property for $250,000 and still be eligible for Turkish citizenship?
Yes, with the recent amendment, you can now acquire citizenship with an off-plan project IF AND ONLY IF you can provide a notarized contract.
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How long do I need to wait for my Turkish Citizenship?
You will receive your passport in the following 3 months.
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Do I need to be married for a Turkish Citizenship?
No! If you are married, your partner and children under the 18 years old can also become Turkish citizens, but it is not required to be married.
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Visa-free travel to 115 countries, including to 26 Schengen Zone ones.
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World’s 40th Best Passport with a mobility score of 121!
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Passport valid and renewable up to 10 Years.
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Dual-Citizenship is allowed. You can keep your previous passport.
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Universal Health Care for life to all the family.
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Free primary education and University access.
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A free finance system that cares about privacy.
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Lira is the most tempting exchange rate in the region. You might receive multiples worth of your money in Turkish Liras.
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No military service is required
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No name change required for citizenship.
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A rich history in every corner. Turkey is founded on one of the oldest civilizations in the world.
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A welcoming and diverse community to be a part of a proud nation.