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Citizenship Program

Citizenship Program

If you purchase real estate worth at least USD 400,000 in Turkey, you can apply for Turkish Citizenship by Investment and obtain a Turkish Passport. With your application, your spouse and children under the age of 18 will also receive citizenship.

Application for Turkish Citizenship by Investment

In June 2022, the government announced changes to the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program, sometimes referred to as the Turkish Golden Visa. These changes mean that recipients can obtain citizenship and passports for as little as US$400,000. This made the program one of the most affordable and attractive citizenship initiatives in the world. Since then, thousands of investors have obtained citizenship by buying real estate and Zaren Invest has helped many.

Those who are successful in their applications will have Turkish citizenship forever, and their children born later will also be citizens by birth. Turkey allows dual citizenship, which allows you to have more than one citizenship in addition to Turkish citizenship.

Different ways to obtain Turkish Citizenship by Investment

  1. Invest in real estate worth at least USD 400,000. Cheapest option
  2. Making a fixed capital investment of at least USD 500.000 in Turkey
  3. Deposit at least USD 500.000 or equivalent foreign currency in a Turkish Bank
  4. To purchase Government Bonds amounting to at least USD 500.000 or its foreign currency equivalent
  5. Creation of at least 50 jobs in Turkey as approved by the Ministry
  6. At least USD 500,000 to a real estate investment fund or venture capital investment fund

Requirements for the Real Estate Investment Program

  • Applicants are required to purchase a property worth at least 400,000 USD. This does not have to be a single unit, it can be more than one unit according to the provisions of the regulation.
  • Applicants are required to hold the purchased real estate for at least 3 years. This 3-year commitment must be recorded as an annotation on the Title Deed and/or Notarized Sales Contract.
  • An Official Valuation Survey must be conducted by the authorities announced by the Banking Supervisory Board. The valuation report must be set at a minimum of USD 400,000.
  • The purchase price must be paid to the seller by bank transfer and supported by bank receipts. This proves that the transaction has taken place.
  • The officially declared value of the investment must be at least USD 400,000 at the time of the Notarized Sales Contract and/or transfer of ownership at the Land Registry Office.
  • Any property under this scope must not be registered in the name of any foreign natural person, including the applicant’s spouse or children. Properties transferred by the applicant’s spouse or children after 12.01.2017 are not covered by the regulation.
  • If the applicant has purchased a property using a mortgage loan, the mortgage value will be deducted from the value stated in the Official Valuation Survey.

  • The application will be submitted to the Ministry of Interior, General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs, Department of Foreigners through the Land Registry Directorate of the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization.

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How to get a Turkish Passport by buying property?

Step 1

Get Tax Registration Number

Step 2

Open a Turkish Bank Account

Step 3

Find the property for sale

Step 4

Buy property in Turkey

Step 5

Get the Certificate of Conformity

Facts about the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program

  • You will need to keep all your investments for 3 years.
  • You are free to sell your property when the required period expires.
  • Turkish Citizenship will be granted to the applicant, the applicant’s spouse and children under the age of 18.
  • You do not have to live in Turkey to benefit from the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program.
  • Your citizenship will continue forever and all children born afterwards will become Turkish citizens.
  • You can have more than one citizenship as Turkey allows dual citizenship.

Documents Required for Turkish Citizenship by Investment?

  • Birth Certificate
  • Each copy of the birth certificate must be stamped and certified OR Apostilled in accordance with the Apostille Convention.
  • Proof of Residence – Proof of address must be provided. Bank statements or utility bills will NOT be accepted.
  • Each certificate must be stamped and certified OR Apostilled in accordance with the Apostille Convention.
  • Marital Status – Vital Record, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate showing all family members as husband, wife and children. Each certificate needs to be stamped and attested OR Apostilled.
  • If the applicant is a widow, Death Certificate of Spouse
  • Health Insurance
  • 12 Biometric Photographs on a white background – 4 Biometric photographs of 5×6 size on a white background are required for all applicants. A further 8 Biometric photographs of normal size on a white background will be required for the main applicant.
  • Passport
  • A copy of your original passport.
  • Original and notarized Turkish translation of all documents
  • Power of Attorney Given
  • Application Forms – All correctly filled in and completed.

Professional Help for Turkish Citizenship

With over 20 years of experience in the Turkish real estate market, Zaren Invest offers a wide range of Investment and Lifestyle properties for sale. We have carefully selected pre-approved properties for the “Citizenship by Investment Program” from A to Z, making the process quick and easy for our clients. 

Our dynamic team of professional investment advisors are on hand to answer any questions you may have about the program as well as present you with the most suitable options that meet all your requirements. Not only that, our in-house lawyers are fully authorized to assist you with all legal matters throughout your application. 

Over the years we have helped more than 1,000 clients from over 18 countries invest in thousands of Turkish properties. As an industry leader, we guarantee that our bargaining power can help secure the best prices and favorable payment plans for our clients.

Why invest in Turkey?

  • Spectacular climate

 Many Turkish cities offer 300+ days of sunny weather. For example, investing in a property in Bodrum guarantees a beautiful lifestyle of splendor, splendor and weather. Investors in Antalya can enjoy beaches and skiing in the same day. British investors in Fethiye can enjoy the world famous Blue Lagoon beach.

  • Strategic location

Turkey is strategically located between East and West and acts as a bridge between the two. Therefore, Turkey offers unique opportunities in business as well as visa-free travel. Real estate investors in Istanbul can enjoy a gateway.

  • Ideal for families

Those who move to Turkey with their families often comment on how hospitable and friendly the Turks are. Turkey is a welcoming country for foreigners and expats with some of the best international schools.

  • Healthcare in Turkey

Emerging as one of the world’s leading health and medical tourism destinations, Turkey offers unrivaled and extremely affordable healthcare services compared to other countries around the world.

  • Food in Turkey

Need we say more? Turkish food is famous worldwide for its unique flavors and rich ingredients. From daily fresh vegetables to classic kebabs and desserts, eating in Turkey is a pleasure in itself.

  • Excellent value

With the Turkish Lira losing value, now is the time to buy real estate in Turkey before prices rise. By investing in Turkey, you can get a villa that will cost up to 400,000 USD in some cities or an apartment in the booming city center in Istanbul.

  • A regional powerhouse

Ahead of its neighboring countries, Turkey is an EU Candidate Country and a member of the G20 and NATO. Turkey’s future looks positive.

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