Turkish Citizenship

Anyone who meets the legal rules can obtain Turkish citizenship.

The application process for Turkish citizenship typically includes eligibility verification, document preparation, submission, review, possible interviews and approval.

Eligible spouses and children may apply under the applicable citizenship rules. Family eligibility and whether applications can proceed together must be assessed for each case. Parents and other relatives are not automatically included.

Yes. If the combined value of more than one property reaches the required USD 400,000 investment amount, they can be considered together, and each property is registered with the same 3-year non-sale condition.

Trem Global expert advisors will assist you to calculate the exchange rate between the US dollar (USD) and Turkish lira (TL).

Processing times vary depending on document completeness, official checks and the relevant authorities. We provide a case-specific estimate after reviewing your circumstances.

Meeting the investment and application requirements allows your case to be assessed. Citizenship is subject to official checks and the decision of the competent authorities. Approval is not automatic.

Our team can coordinate documents and legally permitted representation. In-person attendance may be required for biometrics and other official procedures. We will explain the attendance requirements for your case.

If you've purchased real estate in Türkiye before and the value of your investment meets the criteria set by the Turkish government for citizenship through real estate investment, you may be eligible to apply for Turkish citizenship based on your prior real estate purchase.

No, you can have dual citizenship.

Military service obligations depend on factors including age at naturalisation and individual circumstances. Acquiring citizenship through investment does not provide a blanket exemption. Your position should be checked under the applicable military service rules.

Türkiye's citizenship laws do not discriminate based on nationality, and individuals from any nationality may apply for Turkish citizenship if they meet the specific eligibility criteria outlined by Turkish citizenship regulations.

The eligibility of an adult dependent child must be assessed individually under the applicable legal rules and supporting medical and dependency documentation. Approval should not be assumed.

Eligibility depends on the title status, payments completed and the applicable transaction requirements. A qualifying property purchase requires an investment of at least USD 400,000 and a three-year non-sale restriction. For an eligible notarised promise-of-sale transaction, at least USD 400,000 must be paid in advance and the required three-year annotation must be registered. Each property and payment plan must be checked before proceeding.

Yes. Türkiye generally allows for dual citizenship, meaning you can hold both Turkish citizenship and the citizenship of another country simultaneously.

No. Besides the USD 400,000 real estate route, you can qualify by placing at least USD 500,000 as a 3-year fixed deposit in a Turkish bank, making a USD 500,000 fixed capital investment, buying at least USD 500,000 in government debt instruments, buying at least USD 500,000 in real estate investment fund or venture capital investment fund shares and holding them for 3 years, or creating employment for at least 50 people.

Residence options are separate from citizenship. For a short-term residence permit based on home ownership, the home must have a value of at least USD 200,000 equivalent in Turkish lira at the date of acquisition and must be used by the applicant as a residence. Location and other residence requirements also apply. A separate investor residence route is available for qualifying investments, including real estate of at least USD 400,000 with the required three-year restriction. Each route is subject to official assessment. See our Residence options in Türkiye page for details.