Türkiye is a major transcontinental country strategically positioned and bordered by three seas. A popular tourist destination, Türkiye’s location facilitates connectivity with key markets via excellent transport links. Although Ankara is its capital, the leading global city of Istanbul is Türkiye’s largest and is its main commercial and cultural center.
Investment
The minimum investment amount is $400,000 USD
Processing time
Approximately 120 days from the submittal of the application
Key benefits
Besides the right to freely travel and reside in Türkiye, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore, among others, the opportunity to apply to the employment based visa programs in the United States, such as the E2 program, as a Turkish Citizen.
Turkey boasts a wonderful year round climate with benefits of seaside living, stunning sandy beaches for sunbathing, warm blue waters for swimming, scenic landscapes, diverse Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine and local markets full of organic products. Your alternative home on the seafront, offering a comfortable yet affordable high-quality lifestyle. This perfectly situated country straddles many different areas, including the cultural hub of the Middle East, Central Asia, the Mediterranean, and the Balkans.
Program Benefits
- Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 110 destinations including Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore
- 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
- Eligibility for an E-2 Investor Visa in the USA for a five-year renewable period
- Access to a transcontinental Eurasian country that is a stable economic, financial, and political hub between Europe, Western Asia, and the Middle East
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for citizenship, the main applicant should fulfil one of the following investment requirements:
- Acquire at least USD 400,000 worth of real estate
- Invest a minimum of USD 500,000 fixed capital contribution
- Deposit at least USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira into a Turkish bank account
- Commit at least USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira into government bonds
- 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
- Commit at least USD 500,000 or equivalent foreign currency or Turkish lira into a private pension system for a minimum holding period of three years
- Create jobs for at least 50 people, as attested by the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Services
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 Türkiye.
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 120 days, following which the citizenship documents are issued. The passport application can then be submitted.
Having a Turkish passport means visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 115 countries and territories, including Singapore, Japan, Qatar and South Korea. Turkish Citizenship grants additional freedom of movement, with many countries that require a visa easily granting it to those with Turkish Citizenship.
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