Citizenship by Investment
Turkish citizenship.
Your family included.
Invest $400,000 in Turkish real estate and obtain a Turkish passport for you, your spouse, and children under 18. Visa-free access to 110+ countries. No residency requirement.
Investment Routes
Choose your path
to citizenship.
Real Estate Purchase
Purchase residential or commercial property worth $400,000+ from a Turkish citizen or company. Property must be held for 3 years. Single purchase or combined properties allowed.
- Residential or commercial property
- Single or multiple properties allowed
- Must hold for minimum 3 years
- Ikamet handles property due diligence
Capital Investment
$500kDeposit in Turkish banks, government bonds, or investment funds. Minimum 3-year lock-in. No property management required.
Venture Capital
$500kInvestment in approved venture capital or private equity funds registered in Turkey.
Job Creation
50 jobsCreate and sustain employment for at least 50 Turkish citizens. Verified by the Ministry of Family and Social Services.
Why Turkish Citizenship?
A passport that
opens the world.
Visa-Free Travel
Turkish passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 110+ countries including Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and all Balkan states.
Whole Family Included
One investment covers your spouse and all children under 18. No additional investment required for each family member.
No Residency Requirement
Live anywhere in the world. No minimum stay in Turkey required to acquire or maintain Turkish citizenship.
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Turkey permits dual and multiple citizenships. Keep your existing passport while gaining a Turkish one.
Full Rights as a Citizen
Work, study, access healthcare, and own property in Turkey. Same rights as any Turkish citizen born in the country.
Real Estate as an Asset
Your qualifying property generates rental income. Turkish real estate in major cities has appreciated significantly over the past decade.
The Process
From consultation
to passport.
Ikamet manages every stage of your citizenship application from the first consultation to the day your passport arrives.
Free Consultation
We assess your situation, goals, and budget. We recommend the optimal investment route and explain the full process and timeline.
Property Selection
Our real estate partners identify qualifying properties. We conduct title deed checks, DASK verification, and price assessments to ensure compliance.
Document Preparation
Our compliance team prepares, certifies, and apostilles every document required by the Ministry of Interior.
Investment & Registration
Property purchase is completed. Title deed is registered at the Land Registry. Certificate of Conformity is obtained from the Ministry.
Application Submission
Citizenship application is filed with the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs on behalf of your whole family.
Passport Issuance
Upon approval, Turkish ID cards and passports are issued. We coordinate collection and delivery.
Typical Timeline
Months 1β2
Document preparation & property purchase
Months 2β3
Title deed registration & Ministry certificate
Months 3β4
Citizenship application filed
Months 5β8
Government processing & approvals
Months 8β10
ID cards and passports issued
Requirements
What you need
to apply.
β For the Primary Applicant
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
- Apostilled birth certificate
- Apostilled criminal background check
- Health insurance (Turkey-valid)
- Bank statements proving source of funds
- Proof of qualifying investment
β For Dependents (Spouse & Children)
- Valid passports for each dependent
- Apostilled birth certificates
- Marriage certificate (for spouse, apostilled)
- Health insurance (Turkey-valid, per person)
- Criminal background check (spouse)
- Biometric photos
Ikamet prepares, translates, certifies, and apostilles all required documents. You provide the originals β we handle the rest.
Ready to apply?
Your Turkish passport starts here.
Book a free consultation with an Ikamet citizenship specialist. We'll assess your eligibility, explain your investment options, and map out the full timeline.