Turkish Citizenship by Investment offers several qualifying routes, including real estate from USD 400,000 and financial investment options from USD 500,000, including bank deposits, government bonds, investment funds and the private pension system. No minimum residence period is required for citizenship. Turkish citizens benefit from broad international mobility, although the passport does not provide visa-free access to the Schengen Area, UK or USA.
- Published requirement
- From USD 400,000 (real estate route) or USD 500,000 (bank deposit, capital investment, government bonds, investment fund, or job-creation routes)
- Timeline
- Typically 4–12 months from application to citizenship, depending on the route, document quality, and case complexity
- Stay
- No ongoing minimum-stay requirement. One in-person visit is generally required for application and biometrics, with the remaining process handled remotely. Once citizenship is granted, there is no requirement to reside in Turkey or maintain a minimum annual presence.