6 October 2026
Turkish citizenship by investment in real estate
The $400,000 threshold, the obligation not to sell for three years, valuation and timelines — step by step.
Türkiye grants citizenship to foreigners who invest at least $400,000 in real estate and undertake not to sell it for three years.
Main conditions
- Purchase of one or several properties worth at least $400,000 according to the official valuation.
- Payment through a Turkish bank with currency conversion.
- A three-year sale restriction is registered on the title deed.
- Citizenship is granted to the investor, spouse and children under 18.
How the process works
- Selecting a property and checking it qualifies for the programme (not all do — for example, properties previously sold to foreigners).
- Valuation, payment, issue of the TAPU.
- Certificate of conformity, then residence permit and the citizenship application.
How long it takes
On average 4 to 8 months from the purchase, depending on the workload of the authorities.
The KROM Real Estate catalogue has a "For citizenship" filter showing properties that meet the value requirement.
