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Updated: March 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

Important disclaimer. The decision to grant citizenship of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye is made exclusively by the competent state authorities \u2014 the Ministry of Interior (\u0130\u00e7i\u015fleri Bakanl\u0131\u011f\u0131) and the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs (N\u00fcfus ve Vatanda\u015fl\u0131k \u0130\u015fleri Genel M\u00fcd\u00fcrl\u00fc\u011f\u00fc). Real East is not an immigration law provider and does not guarantee approval of any application. Legal support for the citizenship procedure is provided through the Company\u2019s accredited legal partners. The Agency provides assistance exclusively in relation to the selection and documentation of real estate.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What Turkish citizenship provides<\/h2>\n

A Turkish passport provides visa-free entry to 120 countries, including Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Holders of a Turkish passport gain access to the U.S. E-2 business visa and to a Schengen Category C visa valid for up to 5 years. T\u00fcrkiye ranks 26th worldwide in Numbeo\u2019s healthcare ranking, and 26 Turkish universities are included in international academic rankings.<\/p>\n

A key advantage for citizens of Russia and the CIS is that the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye permits dual citizenship: renunciation of the first passport is not required. At the same time, citizens of the Russian Federation are obliged to notify the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation of the acquisition of foreign citizenship within 60 days.<\/p>\n

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Benefit<\/td>\nDetails<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Visa-free countries<\/td>\n120 countries, including Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
U.S. visa<\/td>\nE-2 business visa, B-1\/B-2 tourist visa valid for 10 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Schengen<\/td>\nCategory C visa for up to 5 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dual citizenship<\/td>\nPermitted; renunciation of the first passport is not required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Healthcare<\/td>\n26th in the world in terms of healthcare quality<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Education<\/td>\n26 universities in international rankings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Banking services<\/td>\n54 banks, Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Ways to obtain Turkish citizenship<\/h2>\n

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The legislation of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye provides several legal grounds for foreign nationals to obtain citizenship. Each route has its own requirements, timelines, and set of supporting documents.<\/p>\n

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    Citizenship by investment (the fastest route)<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s citizenship-by-investment program is the most in-demand route among foreign investors. The application review period ranges from 3 to 6 months.<\/p>\n

    The legislation provides four investment options:<\/p>\n

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    Type of investment<\/td>\nMinimum amount<\/td>\nHolding period<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Purchase of real estate<\/td>\n$400,000<\/td>\n3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Capital investment<\/td>\n$500,000<\/td>\n3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Bank deposit<\/td>\n$500,000<\/td>\n3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Government bonds<\/td>\n$500,000<\/td>\n3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Job creation<\/td>\n50+ jobs<\/td>\nPermanent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    The most common option is the purchase of real estate with a value of at least $400,000. The property may be residential or commercial, primary or secondary. The purchase of multiple properties is permitted provided that their aggregate value meets the established threshold.<\/p>\n

    Mandatory conditions when purchasing real estate:<\/h4>\n

    Payment is made exclusively via bank transfer \u2014 cash settlements are not permitted for citizenship-related transactions. The value of the property must be confirmed by an official valuation report. As of 4 March 2024, valuations are conducted only by GEDA\u015e Gayrimenkul De\u011ferleme A.\u015e., a subsidiary of TOKI (the Housing Development Administration of T\u00fcrkiye). An application for valuation is submitted through the Web Tapu system (webtapu.tkgm.gov.tr) by selecting the option \u201cVatanda\u015fl\u0131\u011fa Konu Sat\u0131\u015f\u201d.<\/p>\n

    As of 1 January 2024, when submitting a citizenship application, the personal presence of the investor and his\/her spouse in T\u00fcrkiye is mandatory. During the visit, fingerprints are taken and biometric photographs are captured.<\/p>\n

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      Citizenship by naturalization<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Naturalization is possible after continuous residence in T\u00fcrkiye for 5 years on the basis of a valid residence permit. The total time spent outside the country over the entire five-year period must not exceed 1 year, and within each individual year must not exceed 6 months.<\/p>\n

      Additional requirements include: legal age and full legal capacity; sufficient command of the Turkish language for everyday communication (confirmed by an interview or a certificate); a stable and lawful source of income; and no criminal record.<\/p>\n

      It is important to note that meeting all of the above requirements does not guarantee automatic acquisition of citizenship. The final decision is made by the state authorities based on an overall assessment of all circumstances.<\/p>\n

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        Citizenship through marriage<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Marriage to a citizen of T\u00fcrkiye does not confer an automatic right to citizenship. A foreign spouse may apply after at least 3 years of an official marriage, provided that the spouses live together. The Turkish authorities conduct interviews with both spouses to verify the authenticity of the marriage. A finding of a sham marriage results in refusal of citizenship and other legal consequences.<\/p>\n

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          Citizenship by descent<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Persons whose parents or grandparents were citizens of T\u00fcrkiye may apply for citizenship by descent. The review period is from 6 to 12 months.<\/p>\n

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            Citizenship for exceptional merit<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Citizenship may be granted by the Council of Ministers of T\u00fcrkiye to persons who have made a significant contribution to science, culture, sport, or the country\u2019s economy. This ground is exceptional in nature and is applied at the discretion of the competent state authorities.<\/p>\n

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            Become a Turkish citizen through real estate investment.<\/h2>\n\t

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