To qualify for citizenship, the main applicant should fulfil one of the following investment requirements:

1. Acquire at least USD 250,000 worth of real estate

2. Invest a minimum of USD 500,000 fixed capital contribution

3. Deposit at least USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira into a Turkish bank account

4. Commit at least USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira into government bonds

5. Commit at least USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira into real estate investment fund share or venture capital investment fund share

6. Create jobs for at least 50 people, as attested by the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Services

The main applicant may include their spouse, dependent children below the age of 18, and children of any age who are living with disabilities in their application.

Access to a transcontinental Eurasian country that is a stable economic, financial, and political hub lying between Europe, Western Asia, and the Middle East. The Turkish GDP is roughly double the size of Portugal & Greece GDP combined.

Citizenship of a country that enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate, beautiful scenery, and a high standard of living

Full citizenship granted to the applicant and included family members within 180 days

Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 111 destinations including Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and most of Latin America. Turkey citizenship holders can easily apply for a Schengen visa, as long as they can provide sufficient documents.

You can easily relocate to the USA if you wish, by applying for the E-2 investor visa to enter the country. The two countries have a Treaty agreement in this regard.

For the UK, Turkey and the EU signed the 1963 ‘Ankara Agreement’ treaty, allowing Turkish nationals along with their families to live in the UK, by either establishing a business or taking up employment in a UK based company.

No Residency or Language Requirements - There is no fixed time span for which a person has to stay in Turkey before or after getting the visa. Moreover, you are good to go even if you are not acquainted with the local Turkish language.

After applicants have chosen the qualifying investment option, a residence permit application shall be made on the family’s behalf. The main applicant is then required to open a bank account in Turkey.

Once all application documents have been prepared (including applicable certifications and translations), the investment can be completed and the documents submitted to the government. Once the application has been received by the government, the review process will begin and an interview may be requested. Applications are typically approved within six months, following which the citizenship documents are issued. The passport application can then be submitted.