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All about Turkish Citizenship

FAQs about Turkish citizenship

Presidential Decree on citizenship in exchange for real estate

Documents required for applying to Turkish citizenship

1. How to obtain Turkish citizenship?

There are many ways, the most important of which is by purchasing a property.

2. What is the minimum value of the property for Turkish citizenship?

At least $400.000

3. How is the value of property assessed?

A property value assessment certified by the Turkish government should be obtained.

4. How long is it acceptable to prepare the property assessment report?

Three months maximum as of the date of application

5. Can I register the property value in TAPU at a lower price than that of the actual price to reduce taxes?

No way. In case of contradicted values, the application will be denied.

6. How is the dollar exchange rate calculated when paying for the property?

It is calculated according to the actual price at the date of purchase.

7. Is it OK for a property price to be less than $400.000?

No way

8. Can I pay the value of the property in cash?

No. Payment must be made via bank transfer.

9. How can I check the whole value of the property payment is made?

Payment checking can be made by transfer receipts that prove bank transfer between buyer and seller.

10. Can I purchase a property from my brother or a non-Turkish friend to apply for Turkish citizenship?

No. You have to purchase a property from a Turkish citizen or a Turkish company.

Can I waive a property to someone else, then I purchase it for Turkish citizenship?

No. You cannot waive a property to someone else and repurchase it after 12.01.2017.

12. Can I purchase a property in installments for Turkish citizenship?

Only paid amounts shall be calculated. Any other installments or real estate loans shall not be calculated.

13. Can I sell the property directly after obtaining Turkish citizenship?

No. The property cannot be sold before three years of purchase date.

14. If I obtain Turkish citizenship after purchasing a property, will my family and children obtain Turkish citizenship?

Yes. Wife and children under 18 will obtain Turkish citizenship.

Translation of Law for Granting Turkish Citizenship to Investors

Resolution number: 106

Under Article 46 of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901, an amendment decision has been taken in the application of the Turkish Citizenship Law

18 September 2018

Recep Tayyip ERDOGAN

President of the Republic

Granting the Turkish Citizenship to Investors: The New Law

Article 1

The Law relating to the Turkish citizenship in force has been amended in accordance with the Council of Minister's decision dated 11/2/2010, No. 1/2010/2010.

By amending the term "as requested by the Council of Ministers and the Minister" in Article 20 of the Law, with the term "as requested by the President of the Republic".

And amending the terms in item (a) of the same paragraph, instead of the term "2,000,000 USD" "Ministry of Economy" terms "500,000 USD or what equals in Turkish Lira" "Ministry of Industry and Technologies "... are put.

And amending the terms in item (b), Instead of the term "1,000,000 USD" the term "250,000 USD or equivalent in Turkish Lira".

And amending the terms in item (c) Instead of the term "100" "Ministry of Labor and Social Security" the term "50" is put in order"Ministry of Labor and Social Security".

And amending the terms in item (ç) Instead of "3,000,000 USD" "Treasury Advisory" terms "500,000 or equivalent to Turkish Lira" "Ministry of Treasury and Finance" are put.

The terms "and/or the equivalent exchange rate" have been added to the terms "applicable exchange rate" of paragraph 6 of Article 20 of the same Law.

Article 3

The following paragraphs have been added to Article 20 of the same Law.

"(7) A committee will be established in the context of the second paragraph related to the applications for obtaining citizenship and this committee will follow up the relevant procedures in this context. The committee will consist of Ministries of the: Interior, Family, Labor and Social Services, Environment and urbanization, Treasury and Finance, Industry and Technologies.

(8) A consolidation could be made to complete the identification period for the types of investments to be made in the context of the second paragraph.

Article 4

This Law shall enter into force on the date of its publication.

Article 5

The President of the Republic shall apply the provisions of this Law.

What documents are required for obtaining Turkish citizenship by property?

Title of Property photocopy (TAPU photocopy)
Valid property assessment report
Original payment receipts from the buyer account
Original reception receipts from the seller account
Two photocopies of the proxy of Turkish citizenship application
6. Translation and notarization of passport

Required documents for a residence permit before obtaining Turkish citizenship for investors

Residence permit application form
Certificate of conformity
The original passport
Four biometric photos
Health insurance

Required documents for Turkish citizenship from the property owner's wife and children under 18

Real estate exceptional Turkish citizenship application form
Marital status document
Certificate of birth
Family registration certificate
Two biometric photos