Foreign nationals may qualify through one of seven published investment routes. The official thresholds include USD 400,000 for real estate and USD 500,000 for several capital or financial routes; some options require a three-year holding period, while the employment route requires at least 50 jobs. Meeting a threshold does not guarantee citizenship; the application remains subject to official review and a presidential decision.
View official programme conditions ↗How the programme works
An eligible investment is one part of the process. The competent authority must confirm the relevant investment condition, and citizenship remains subject to the decision of the President of the Republic of Türkiye. Meeting a financial threshold alone does not guarantee approval.
Core conditions before you invest
Confirm that your nationality and proposed asset meet the applicable rules, that the money and transaction can be documented, and that the investment can remain in place for the required period. Property purchases require particular attention to title, valuation, payment evidence and the three-year no-sale annotation.
The seven published investment routes
The Presidency’s Investment Office lists the following alternatives. The USD figures may also be met in an equivalent foreign currency where the applicable route allows it. The competent authority differs by investment type.
Real estate
At least USD 400,000; a restriction on resale is entered in the title deed for at least three years.
Fixed capital
At least USD 500,000 in fixed capital investment, as attested by the Ministry of Industry and Technology.
Bank deposit
At least USD 500,000 deposited with a bank operating in Türkiye and kept for at least three years.
Government bonds
At least USD 500,000 in government bonds, held for at least three years.
Investment funds
At least USD 500,000 in qualifying real estate or venture capital investment fund shares, held for at least three years.
Private pension (BES)
At least USD 500,000 contributed to funds determined by the insurance and private pension regulator, with at least three years in the system.
Employment
Creation of jobs for at least 50 people, as attested by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.
What happens after the investment?
The relevant authority issues a conformity determination for the chosen route. The applicant then prepares the residence and citizenship file with civil-status, identity and family records as applicable. Document requirements and timing depend on the applicant’s circumstances and the current administrative practice.
Turkish Citizenship by Investment: Bank Deposit Steps
For the bank deposit route, the following sequence is an indicative case plan. The bank and competent authorities determine the documents, appointments and processing times for each application.
- Issue a power of attorney if a representative will handle the permitted preparatory steps.
- Obtain a Turkish tax identification number where needed for the bank and application file.
- Open an account with a bank operating in Türkiye and arrange online banking if available.
- Deposit at least USD 500,000 or the permitted foreign-currency equivalent, commit to the three-year no-withdrawal period and request the investment conformity determination.
- Obtain the conformity certificate from the competent authority; the review period varies and four weeks is only an indicative planning estimate.
- Arrange fingerprints and other biometric steps for the main applicant and spouse where required; personal attendance may be necessary.
- Submit the investment-based short-term residence permit application; follow the authority’s current personal-attendance requirements.
- Prepare and submit the citizenship applications for the eligible family members; attend in person where required.
- Follow the official review of the citizenship file; around four months is only a planning estimate, not an official deadline or guarantee.
- If approved, obtain the official citizenship decision or notification.
- After registration, apply separately for Turkish identity cards and passports.
Personal attendance and document requirements vary by applicant and office. A power of attorney does not replace an appearance required by the authorities.
Frequently asked questions
Is buying property enough to obtain citizenship?
No. A qualifying property transaction and the required official determination are necessary steps, while the citizenship decision is discretionary.
How long must the investment be retained?
The published property, deposit, bond, fund and BES routes specify a three-year restriction or holding period. Check the precise condition for the chosen route before investing.
Can family members be included?
A spouse and eligible children may be considered within the application framework. Their records and eligibility must be assessed individually.
Official programme conditions: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Investment Office ↗
Turkish Directorate of Population and Citizenship application guidance ↗
Official source checked October 2026. Confirm current rules before making an investment.
Need legal help with an application? See IGA’s Turkish citizenship by investment lawyer service. ↗
