The Discreet Investor
Citizenship by investment in Türkiye
A G20 economy passport earned through property in one of the world’s most liquid real-estate markets — hold three years, sell at will — and a US E-2 treaty country for the America-minded — after three years’ domicile in Türkiye.
Why investors choose it
5 benefits of Türkiye citizenship
A real asset, a real market
$400,000 buys Istanbul or coastal property with genuine end-user demand — your qualifying investment is a live asset, not a paper share, sellable after 3 years.
US E-2 treaty country
Türkiye holds an E-2 treaty with the United States: citizens can pursue the investor visa to live and run a business in the US — once a citizen by investment has been domiciled in Türkiye for three years (AMIGOS Act) — the same door Grenada opens, at continental scale.
A serious passport
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 110+ destinations including Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong — plus a heavyweight consular network.
The whole family, fast
Spouse and children under 18 are on the application; processing runs 3–6 months with no language test, no residence requirement, no interview.
A base between worlds
Istanbul is a three-continent hub: EU customs union, Middle East reach, direct flights everywhere — and a lifestyle upgrade thrown in.
Citizenship is for life and passes to children born to you afterwards — one investment that becomes a family asset for generations.
One investment, citizenship for all
Who can be on a Türkiye application
The spouse and minor children acquire citizenship together with the investor — immediately, not after years of waiting.
Investor- Over 18
- Clean record
- Lawful source of funds
- Included on the same application
- Included without further conditions
Children with disabilities
- Included regardless of age
Investment options
Four ways to qualify for Türkiye citizenship
Real estate is the route nine in ten investors take — but deposits, funds and capital investment qualify too.
One or more properties totalling $400,000+ (official valuation), annotated against resale for 3 years — then sell freely. Rent it out meanwhile; Istanbul yields are real.
| Purchase | $400,000+ total, official valuation report required |
| Holding period | 3 years (annotation on the title deed) |
| Note | Fully repeatable with multiple units; new-build and resale both qualify |
A $500,000 deposit in a Turkish bank, held 3 years — capital preserved (currency risk aside), citizenship earned.
Investment funds / government bonds
Units in approved real-estate or venture funds, or government bonds, held 3 years.
Fixed capital investment
A direct capital investment certified by the Ministry of Industry — or employment of 50 Turkish citizens.
Government fees (Due Diligence, processing, passports) come on top and depend on family composition — ask us for the exact, personalised calculation.
Procedure
Five steps to the Türkiye passport
No language test, no residence requirement, no interview — the fastest big-economy citizenship on the market.
Structuring & search 1–2 weeks
We define the budget and the asset: district, developer, yield profile. A tax number and a Turkish bank account are opened — remotely with a power of attorney if preferred.
Purchase & valuation 2–4 weeks
The property is bought, the official valuation confirms $400,000+, and the title deed is annotated with the 3-year no-sale commitment.
Certificate of Conformity 2–4 weeks
The Ministry certifies the investment qualifies — the formal green light for the citizenship file.
Residence & citizenship application 1–2 weeks
A short-term residence permit is issued (no stay required), and the citizenship application is filed for the whole family.
Citizenship & passports 3–6 months
The application is examined and citizenship granted by presidential decision; identity cards and passports follow.
FAQ
About Türkiye citizenship
Can I sell the property after 3 years? +
Yes — freely, to anyone, at market price. The 3-year annotation simply expires. Many investors exit at a profit; the citizenship, of course, stays for life and passes to your children.
Is the E-2 path real? +
Yes, with a condition. Türkiye is a US E-2 treaty country, but since the AMIGOS Act (2022) a citizen by investment qualifies only after three years’ domicile in Türkiye. After that, the investor visa lets you live in the US and run a substantial business there, renewable while it runs. (Like all E-2s, it is a visa, not a green card.)
Do I need to live in Türkiye or learn Turkish? +
No residence requirement, no language test, no exam, no interview. The residence permit issued during the process carries no stay obligation.
Is dual citizenship allowed? +
Yes — Türkiye permits multiple citizenship without restriction. Check your home country’s rules; Türkiye will not be the problem.
Other second citizenship options
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A G20 passport. A property you keep.
Türkiye citizenship through $400,000 of real property: hold 3 years, sell at will, keep the passport for life — spouse and children included, 3–6 month processing, US E-2 treaty access after three years’ domicile. Personal quote within one business day.