Turkish citizenship by investment lets a foreign buyer and their family obtain Turkish citizenship by purchasing real estate worth at least USD 400,000 and keeping it for three years. Meis Property guides you from choosing an eligible property to receiving your Turkish passport, in English, Turkish, Persian and Russian.
Last reviewed: 6 November 2026. Rules change; every file is checked with a licensed Turkish lawyer before purchase. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Key requirements at a glance
- Minimum value: USD 400,000 (in force since 13 June 2022). One or more properties can be combined to reach the amount.
- Official valuation: the value must be confirmed by a valuation report from a valuation firm licensed by the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye (SPK). The declared title deed price and the valuation must both meet the minimum.
- Foreign currency sold to a Turkish bank: the purchase money is brought in as foreign currency and sold to a bank in Türkiye; the bank issues a foreign exchange purchase certificate (Döviz Alım Belgesi).
- Three-year no-sale annotation: a commitment not to sell the property for three years is registered on the title deed.
- Eligible property: a unit with condominium title (kat mülkiyeti) or construction servitude (kat irtifakı), or land with a licensed building. Shares of a property and empty land do not qualify.
- Seller: the seller must be a Turkish citizen or a Turkish company. Purchases from foreigners, from close relatives or from companies you or your relatives own are not accepted.
- Off-plan projects: a notarised promise-to-sell contract can qualify when at least USD 400,000 is paid in advance and a three-year commitment is annotated on the land registry.
- Family: your spouse and children under 18 apply with you at no extra investment.
Step-by-step process
- Consultation and shortlist. We understand your budget, family and goals, then shortlist properties that meet the citizenship rules.
- Viewing. Visit in person or join a live video tour with our team.
- Tax number and bank account. Obtained in Türkiye, in person or through a power of attorney.
- Valuation and reservation. The licensed valuation report is ordered and the sales contract is prepared.
- Payment and currency conversion. Funds are transferred through the bank and the foreign exchange purchase certificate is issued.
- Title deed. The transfer is completed at the Land Registry Office and the three-year annotation is registered.
- Certificate of conformity. Issued by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change.
- Residence permit. The applicant attends the Migration Management office; fingerprints are taken.
- Citizenship application. Filed with the General Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship.
- Turkish ID card and passport. After approval, ID cards and passports are issued for the whole family.
How long does it take?
The purchase, valuation, title deed and residence permit stages usually take a few weeks. The citizenship decision itself depends on the authorities; in recent years many files have taken from several months to over a year. We keep you updated at every stage.
Typical costs to plan for
- Title deed fee: 4% of the declared price, usually shared 2% buyer / 2% seller (as agreed in the contract).
- Valuation report from a licensed firm.
- Sworn translations and notary for passports, birth and marriage certificates.
- Residence permit card and health insurance fees.
- Compulsory earthquake insurance (DASK) and annual property tax.
- Legal fees for the lawyer who prepares and follows your file.
Ask us for a written cost estimate for your selected property.
Why Meis Property
- A team that speaks English, Turkish, Persian and Russian.
- Projects from established Turkish developers, selected for citizenship eligibility.
- Coordination with licensed lawyers, valuation firms and sworn translators.
- After-sales support: tax number, bank account, residence permit, furnishing and rental.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum investment for Turkish citizenship?
USD 400,000 in real estate, confirmed by a licensed valuation report and kept for three years.
Can I buy more than one property?
Yes. Several properties can be combined, as long as their total meets the minimum and each purchase meets the rules.
Can I buy an off-plan apartment?
Yes, with a notarised promise-to-sell contract, at least USD 400,000 paid in advance and a three-year annotation on the land registry.
Does my family get citizenship too?
Your spouse and children under 18 are included in the same application.
Do I need to live in Türkiye?
No residence period is required. You need to be present for the residence permit and citizenship application steps.
Can I sell the property later?
Yes, after the three-year period ends and the annotation is lifted.
Talk to our citizenship team
Send us your budget and preferred area, and we will share a shortlist of eligible properties with their price lists.
