Turkey
A non-Caribbean direct citizenship route commonly used through qualifying real estate, with other capital-investment alternatives.
Why consider Turkey be on the shortlist?
A non-Caribbean direct citizenship route commonly used through qualifying real estate, with other capital-investment alternatives.
Outcome
Direct citizenship route subject to the competent authorities’ approvals.
Application channel
Property, investment and citizenship steps require correctly coordinated Turkish legal, banking and government procedures.
Current routes to examine first.
Qualifying property
Property worth at least US$400,000 or equivalent, subject to a restriction on resale for at least three years.
Capital / deposits / funds
Several alternative US$500,000 routes exist, including fixed capital, bank deposit, government bonds and qualifying fund interests, generally subject to a three-year holding condition.
Employment
A qualifying job-creation route is also available under the applicable rules.
Family
The principal applicant may generally include spouse and minor children, subject to Turkish nationality and immigration rules.
Residence / physical presence
The investment route does not depend on long-term residence before the exceptional-citizenship application.
Points to consider
Before recommending any programme, screen citizenships held, residence history, source of wealth, source of funds, PEP/sanctions exposure, prior visa or immigration refusals, criminal/regulatory issues and family eligibility.
Due-diligence processOfficial programme source
Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey
Official programme requirements are confirmed against the relevant government source for each engagement.
See Turkey beside the alternatives.
Use the comparison table or programme finder before selecting the jurisdiction.