Turkish citizenship can be acquired through investment in accordance with the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901, article 12.
Investment Types
- Real Estate: 400,000 USD and above (3-year non-sale condition)
- Investment in a bank: 500,000 USD (3 years). non-withdrawal)
- Fixed capital investment: 500,000 USD
- Employment: Establishing a business for 50 people
- Government debt instruments: 500,000 USD
- Real estate investment fund: 500,000 USD
Process
- Investment is made
- "Eligibility certificate" from the relevant institution
- Citizenship application
- Ministry of Internal Affairs review
- Presidential decision
- Citizenship (3-6 months)
Family Members
- Spouse + under 18 years of age children included
- Entire family with one application
Dual Citizenship
- Turkey allows dual citizenship
- If the other country does not allow it, citizenship of that country may be lost
Advantages
- Turkish passport
- Visa-free/visa-on-arrival to 110+ countries
- Education, health access
- Ease of setting up a business
- Ownership
Supreme Court/Council of State Approach
The Council of State accepts that "objective criteria" should be applied in citizenship applications, and that decisions are made in favor of the administration's arbitrary rejection decisions and annulment cases.
Citizenship lawyer recommended.