Sudanese Freehold Ownership in Turkey 2024

Do Sudanese Citizens Have the Right to Freehold Property Ownership in Turkey?

In reality, there are no specific restrictions preventing Sudanese nationals from freehold property ownership in Turkey. The Law of Foreign Ownership of Real Estate in Turkey, issued in 2012, stipulates that foreigners wishing to own property in the country are treated on a reciprocal basis, similar to how a Turkish citizen would be treated in the other country.

According to this law, restrictions imposed on certain foreign nationalities were lifted, and thus Sudanese citizens have the right to own all types of properties in Turkey without any significant restrictions or conditions.

What Types of Properties Can Sudanese Citizens Own in Turkey?

In general, Sudanese citizens can own all categories of properties, whether residential (such as regular apartments, hotel apartments, villas, village houses, etc.), commercial (such as shops, business centers, malls, hotels, workplaces, gas stations, and others), or undeveloped properties (such as land of all types: construction land or otherwise), including agricultural land.

The only restriction that prevents all foreign nationalities from ownership is owning property in military and security zones.

What Are the Conditions for Sudanese Citizens to Own Property in Turkey?

Regarding the conditions for Sudanese citizens to own property in Turkey, there are no special conditions other than following the standard ownership procedures. Turkish laws provide Sudanese citizens with full ownership facilities from the Turkish government without restriction or condition. They have the freedom to purchase properties and register them officially, enjoying full rights of ownership and disposal over their properties, just like Turkish citizens.

Required Documents for Sudanese Citizens to Own Property in Turkey

As for the documents and steps required to finalize the title deed for Sudanese citizens in Turkey, they are as follows:

1. Obtaining a personal tax number from the Turkish Tax Office, which is an official number linked to all tax transactions related to this person in Turkey.
2. The Sudanese passport, translated into Turkish by a sworn translator and certified by a notary (similar to a notary public in Arab countries) or by one of the Turkish embassies abroad.
3. Two personal photos of the new property owner, as the photo is included in the land registry system and on the property title deed.
4. Proof of payment of title deed fees and required taxes, as determined by the laws regulating the process of property transfer in Turkey.

It is important to note that the process of property ownership in Turkey involves several important steps, such as ensuring the property record is clear of mortgages and similar issues, obtaining a property valuation report from an official and government-accredited body, and other matters that must be well understood and handled properly to complete the property ownership process smoothly and without complications.

Therefore, at Imtilak Real Estate, we advise you to seek the assistance of a real estate consultant who is experienced and trustworthy, with sufficient expertise to complete all stages of property ownership legally. This is what Imtilak Real Estate offers you in Turkey, with more than 12 years of experience, all with high professionalism and proficiency. All our services are completely free, and you will not incur any additional charges beyond the price of the selected property.

Advantages of Owning Property in Turkey for Sudanese Citizens

As part of Turkey's plan to attract more investments and foreign investors to its various sectors, it has provided several incentives for those wishing to invest in real estate on its land. The most important of these are obtaining a real estate residence permit or acquiring Turkish citizenship, according to certain criteria and regulations detailed below:

Owning Property in Turkey for Sudanese Citizens and Real Estate Residence Permit

The beautiful nature of Turkey, its mild climate, its proximity to the Arab region, and the cultural similarity between Arabs and Turks have all contributed greatly to attracting investors from the Arab region. Shared ideology and similar social culture are real attractions that make Turkey a leading choice for living, investing, studying, or relocating for Arabs in general.

Additionally, Turkey's open markets in various business sectors, its modern educational environment, and favorable conditions for skill development are also attractive factors...

Since a legal reason is required to reside in Turkey, many Sudanese have found an opportunity in property ownership, which leads to obtaining a real estate residence permit in Turkey. For more details, read our guide on Types of Residence Permits in Turkey for Sudanese.

The real estate residence permit in Turkey is a short-term, renewable permit that allows the property owner and their family members to obtain and renew it annually as long as they retain ownership of the property.

According to the latest updates and amendments to the law regarding the real estate residence permit in Turkey, issued on October 16, 2023, the new law confirms the possibility for any foreigner who owns property in Turkey to obtain a real estate residence permit, provided that the property value is $200,000 USD or more.

The previous law remains in effect for those who owned property in Turkey before this decision; they can obtain a real estate residence permit provided the property value is $75,000 or its equivalent in major cities, and $50,000 in other cities.

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Owning Property in Turkey for Sudanese Citizens and Turkish Citizenship

The Turkish government has also given foreigners the opportunity to obtain Turkish citizenship through real estate investment under certain conditions, the most important of which is that the value of the property to be purchased is $400,000 USD or more.

Sudanese citizens can benefit from this law and apply for Turkish citizenship after purchasing property in Turkey worth $400,000 USD. The law also covers the property owner's spouse and children under 18 years old.

Turkish citizenship is usually issued within 6 months from the date the file is completed and submitted to the relevant authorities for review.

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Sudanese and Want to Own Property in Turkey? Consult Imtilak Real Estate

After this overview of the most important information about the conditions and regulations for Sudanese ownership in Turkey, whether your goal is to obtain a real estate residence permit, benefit from the advantages of Turkish citizenship and obtain a Turkish passport, or if your goal is real estate investment... we invite you at Imtilak Real Estate to benefit from our team's expertise, our free services, and to have a successful property ownership experience.

Imtilak Real Estate is dedicated to providing consulting services to investors and those wishing to own property in Turkey with utmost dedication, backed by unmatched practical experience and a team that is the strongest in the field of real estate consultancy, established specifically to serve you and grown by your trust.

Our service packages at Imtilak allow you to discover the richest property portfolio we have collected for you from more than 800 real estate projects with carefully studied specifications, distributed across the most important Turkish cities such as Istanbul, Antalya, Trabzon, Ankara, Sakarya, Kocaeli, Bursa... through our offices in those cities, with our real estate consultancy services and free tours of projects that suit your ownership goals, in addition to our advanced after-sales services.

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