Turkey

Turkish Citizenship by Investment offers several qualifying routes, including real estate from USD 400,000 and financial investment options from USD 500,000, including bank deposits, government bonds, investment funds and the private pension system. No minimum residence period is required for citizenship. Turkish citizens benefit from broad international mobility, although the passport does not provide visa-free access to the Schengen Area, UK or USA.

From

From USD 400,000 (real estate route) or USD 500,000 (bank deposit, capital investment, government bonds, investment fund, or job-creation routes)

Timeline

Typically 4–12 months from application to citizenship, depending on the route, document quality, and case complexity

Stay

No ongoing minimum-stay requirement. One in-person visit is generally required for application and biometrics, with the remaining process handled remotely. Once citizenship is granted, there is no requirement to reside in Turkey or maintain a minimum annual presence.

From 2026, qualifying individuals who become tax resident in Turkey can benefit from a 20-year exemption from Turkish income tax on foreign-source income and gains. No minimum investment is required.

From

No minimum investment

Timeline

Tax exemption available for up to 20 years from becoming a qualifying Turkish tax resident.

Stay

Tax residency generally requires becoming resident in Turkey. Presence exceeding six months in a calendar year is a principal statutory residency test, subject to exceptions and treaty rules.