Turkey Citizenship by Investment 2026 | Frederick Capital
Turkey Citizenship by Investment: full citizenship from USD 400,000 in real estate. No residency required. Dual citizenship permitted. E-2 US visa eligibility. 6–8 month processing time.
Turkish citizenship by investment. In 2026 the authorities revoked thousands of citizenships over fraudulent valuations. The US$400,000 threshold itself was unchanged as of October 2026.
As of October 2026 — Statutory Quick Facts & Investment Tiers
| Route | October 2026 statutory position |
|---|---|
| Real estate | US$400,000 with a three-year restriction on sale. Spouse and minor children are included. |
- Minimum outlay
- US$400,000 property, held with a three-year no-sale annotation. Family of 4 minimum: US$400,000 covers the spouse and minor children
- Government / processing fees
- Other routes are US$500,000 (bank deposit, bonds, capital, funds or pension, generally held three years) or 50 jobs. Government legal fees were not restated in the October 2026 check.
- Processing timeline
- No statutory deadline. Practice is often several months.
- Visa-free / mobility
- No Schengen access. A UK visa is required.
- Tax and residency highlights
- Citizenship is not tax residence. No prior residence period is required for the citizenship route.
- Governing legal framework
- Turkish citizenship by investment. In 2026 the authorities revoked thousands of citizenships over fraudulent valuations. The US$400,000 threshold itself was unchanged as of October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much do I need to invest for Turkish citizenship?
- The minimum investment for Turkish citizenship is USD 400,000 in real estate, which must be held for a minimum of three years. Alternative routes — including a fixed-term bank deposit, government bonds, approved investment fund units, or a business investment — each require a minimum of USD 500,000 with the same three-year holding period. The real estate route is chosen by over 90% of applicants due to its lower threshold and the strong capital appreciation of Turkish property.
- How long does the Turkey citizenship by investment process take?
- The full process typically takes between six and eight months from the date of investment. This includes approximately two to four weeks for document preparation, up to one month to obtain the residence permit, and three to four months for the government's due diligence review. Once citizenship is approved, the Turkish passport is issued within two to three weeks. No physical presence in Turkey is required at any stage of the process.
- Can I include my family in a Turkey citizenship by investment application?
- Yes. The Turkey Citizenship by Investment programme covers the main applicant's spouse and dependent children under the age of 18. All included family members receive full Turkish citizenship — not residency — on the same application, with no additional investment required. There is no separate government fee per dependent; the programme is structured so that one qualifying investment covers the entire immediate family unit.
- What is the E-2 visa advantage of Turkish citizenship?
- Turkey has a bilateral E-2 Treaty Investor Visa agreement with the United States. This means Turkish citizens can apply for an E-2 non-immigrant visa, which allows them to live and work in the United States by making a qualifying investment in a US business. This is a significant strategic benefit not available through most other CBI programmes, making Turkish citizenship particularly attractive for investors with US business interests.