The 6 Paths Foreign Investors Can Take to Obtain Turkish Citizenship
Foreign investors can choose from six paths to obtain Turkish citizenship. Each option involves specific investment criteria and requirements, as verified by Turkish ministries and agencies. Below are the six investment paths that lead to citizenship:
- Fixed Capital Investment: Invest at least USD 500,000 (or an equivalent amount in foreign currency or Turkish lira) in a fixed capital investment. The Ministry of Industry and Technology will verify this investment.
- Real Estate Investment: Buy property worth at least USD 250,000 (or an equivalent amount in foreign currency or Turkish lira). The Ministry of Environment and Urbanization will ensure the title deed includes a restriction preventing resale for at least three years.
- Job Creation: Create jobs for at least 50 people. The Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Services will confirm the job creation.
- Bank Deposit: Deposit at least USD 500,000 (or an equivalent amount in foreign currency or Turkish lira) in a Turkish bank. You must keep the deposit for at least three years, and the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency will verify the deposit.
- Government Bonds: Buy government bonds worth at least USD 500,000 (or an equivalent amount in foreign currency or Turkish lira). You must hold the bonds for at least three years, and the Ministry of Treasury and Finance will confirm the purchase.
- Investment Fund Shares: Invest at least USD 500,000 (or an equivalent amount in foreign currency or Turkish lira) in real estate investment fund shares or venture capital investment fund shares. The Capital Markets Board of Turkey will verify that you cannot sell the shares for at least three years.
