Turkey citizenship by investment

Yes, you can obtain Turkish citizenship by purchasing property, provided the value of the property is at least $400,000. However, you must also commit to hold onto the property for a minimum of three years from the date of purchase, as confirmed by an annotation on the property deed.

The ease of obtaining Turkish citizenship can depend on the method you choose. The investment route can be relatively straightforward if you meet the significant financial requirements, though it still involves complex legal procedures. Other routes, such as through descent, marriage, or long-term residency, come with their own set of specific criteria and challenges.

Yes, buying property in Turkey can indeed make you eligible for a residency permit, often referred to as Permanent Residency (PR). However, unlike the citizenship by investment program, there's typically no minimum investment amount required for the property purchase to be eligible for a residency permit. The residency permit needs to be renewed periodically, and the property must be maintained in your possession for the duration of your residence.

Turkey does not officially have a program referred to as a "Golden Visa". However, the term "Golden Visa" is often used to refer to programs where residency or citizenship can be obtained through investment. In this sense, Turkey's citizenship-by-investment program, which grants citizenship to those who invest over $400,000 in real estate or other business ventures, is similar to a "Golden Visa" program.

To obtain Turkish citizenship by real estate investment, you need to purchase property in Turkey with a minimum value of $400,000 and commit to keeping the property for at least three years. This application process includes providing proof of the real estate transaction, and the property value must be validated by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization in Turkey. Once the application is submitted and approved, you and your immediate family can become Turkish citizens.

For general applications not related to investment or marriage, you typically need to live in Turkey continuously for five years to qualify for citizenship. The regulations require applicants to be resident at least three years of the five years preceding the application.

To get Turkish citizenship by investment, you do not have to live in Turkey at all.