Own a Real Asset and a Second Passport With Turkey Citizenship by Investment
You want your second passport to come with something you can own. Turkey’s most popular route is a real estate purchase of at least US$400,000, held for three years, and your spouse and children under 18 join the same application. AIA prepares your file, checks your documents and guides it through the official review.
since 1991
You want a second passport, but you do not want to hand money over for nothing
Donation-based programs ask you to give money away. If you prefer to own something, those options can feel like a loss.
Turkey works differently. You buy approved real estate worth at least US$400,000, keep it for three years and gain citizenship for your family, with a real asset behind it.
How it feels to give money away
You feel hesitant to give away a large sum. You worry about losing value, and you want something solid in return.
What Turkey gives you
- A real asset, so your investment is property you own, and you can sell it after three years
- A bridge between two continents, so your family gains a foothold between Europe and Asia
- US E-2 access, so Turkish citizens may qualify for the US E-2 investor visa
- No residency or language test, so you qualify without moving
- Family included, so your spouse and children under 18 join the same application
- Dual citizenship, so you add a passport instead of swapping one
You do not have to work this out alone
We know property in another country raises real questions about value, valuation and resale. You want someone who will check each property before you buy.
What we have done
- 35+ years in immigration and investment migration
- 25,000+ families guided since 1991
- Three offices: Toronto, Dubai and Karachi
- Authorized agents only: we file through officially authorized agents for each program
- 2026 Canadian Choice Award winner
What we believe
- Honesty first: we tell you when a program does not fit, before you pay
- Clean files: every dollar documented, and no shortcuts
- Your plan, not a template: the right program depends on your goals and passport
We believe a property should earn its place on your balance sheet, and citizenship should not make you overpay for it.
Is Turkey citizenship by investment right for you?
An honest answer before you commit funds.
A good fit if you have
- A budget from US$400,000, plus purchase costs, taxes and fees
- Comfort owning property in Turkey for at least three years
- Funds you can trace to a legal source and document fully
- A clean criminal record for every adult applicant
- A plan to use a second passport for travel, business or family security
Consider another route if
- You want to include parents or adult children, since only a spouse and children under 18 qualify
- You cannot hold the property for three years
- You cannot document where your money came from
- You want the lowest possible entry cost, since other programs start lower
Not sure Turkey is the best fit? Compare all citizenship by investment programs, or book a Strategy Consultation and we match your goals to the right one.
Turkey citizenship by investment requirements
Turkey checks both the investment and the applicant. Here is what it looks at.
Background checks
Every adult applicant passes security and criminal record checks. A criminal record or a security concern can end the application.
Valuation and title deed
For real estate, a licensed valuation report confirms the value, and the title deed carries a three-year restriction on sale.
Source of funds
You document where your money came from with bank records, tax filings, business accounts or sale contracts, and show the funds moved into Turkey properly.
Family
Your spouse and children under 18 can join the application. Parents and adult children cannot be included.
Nationality rules
Turkey keeps its own rules on which nationalities can apply. We check your passport against them before you pay anything.
Not sure you qualify?
Book a strategy consultation and we map your best program.
Turkey citizenship by investment options
Real estate
Buy property worth at least US$400,000, confirmed by a licensed valuation report, and keep it for at least three years, so your investment stays an asset.
Deposits, bonds and funds
Invest from US$500,000 in a Turkish bank deposit, government bonds or approved fund units and hold it for at least three years, so your capital stays yours.
Capital investment and jobs
Make a fixed capital investment from US$500,000, or create jobs for 50 people, which suits entrepreneurs with an active Turkish business plan.
See how Turkey compares
Compare it with the other programs before you decide.
Your path to a Turkish passport in three steps
Three steps from your first call to your passport in hand.
Book Your Strategy Consultation
In 30 minutes we confirm Turkey fits your goals, family and budget, and choose the investment route that suits you.
We prepare, check and file
We shortlist properties that can pass the official valuation, gather your documents and file your application.
Enjoy your second passport
You receive your citizenship decision, ID and passport, and you own an asset that backs your family’s plan B.
What it costs, and what waiting costs
Turkey needs more capital than the Caribbean programs, and we show every line up front. Set it against the fact that your investment stays an asset you can sell after three years.
Two possible futures
A year from now, you may still be weighing programs that ask you to give your money away, while Turkey’s property rules and thresholds keep evolving.
Or your family holds a Turkish passport and you own the property behind it. You feel grounded, and your capital is working as an asset.
The cost of staying put
Turkey has changed its thresholds and property rules more than once, and further changes to how property deals are handled are expected. Acting under current terms helps you avoid new costs or steps.
Your ultimate success
- Relieved: your family has a plan B
- Confident: you travel and do business without visa fear
- Protected: your children inherit more options
- In control: you decided on your terms, with the facts
Which citizenship program fits you?
Answer a few questions about your goals, family and budget, and we match you to the programs worth your time.
Why clients choose Amir Ismail & Associates
35+ years of hands-on immigration experience and 25,000+ successful cases, from offices in Toronto, Dubai and Karachi. We work only through officially authorized agents for every citizenship program we file, so you deal with one accountable team from first call to passport.
Authorized agents only
We file only through officially authorized agents for each program, with no intermediaries in between.
A strategy built for your family
We match programs to your goals, budget and passport, not a template.
Application accuracy
Document and source-of-funds review that prevents costly errors and refusals.
Timely updates
We track rule, fee and regulator changes across every program for you.
End-to-end support
From your first eligibility check to your passport in hand, we guide every step.
Proven track record
2026 Canadian Choice Award winner, trusted since 1991.
What our clients say
Real reviews from clients we have guided across borders.
Turkey citizenship by investment FAQs
Is Turkey citizenship by investment worth the cost?
It needs more capital than the Caribbean programs, from US$400,000. In return you keep a real asset that you can sell after three years, so you lose less than with a donation. Many investors pay more up front for that.
How much does Turkey citizenship by investment cost?
The real estate route starts at US$400,000, and the deposit, bond, fund and capital routes start at US$500,000. Purchase costs, taxes and legal fees come on top. Your consultation gives you an all-in figure for your family.
How long does it take?
Most files take roughly 4 to 9 months from start to finish, depending on the route, the property purchase and the official review. Your own time is about 30 minutes to start and a few weeks to gather documents, and we handle the rest.
Will my application be approved?
Approval depends on your record, source of funds and nationality, and nobody can guarantee it. We pre-screen every file and every property before you pay. AIA has guided 25,000+ families since 1991.
What are the Turkey real estate requirements?
You buy property worth at least US$400,000, confirmed by a licensed valuation report, and the title deed carries a three-year restriction on sale. You keep the property for at least three years. Our team helps you check each property before you buy.
Can I sell the property after three years?
Yes. After the three-year restriction ends, you can sell the property. We confirm the current rule with you before you invest.
Can my family be included?
Your spouse and children under 18 can join the same application. Parents and adult children cannot be included, so they need their own route.
Does Turkish citizenship bring military service?
Turkish law can apply military service duties to male citizens. We explain the current rules for your age and situation before you invest.
Which nationalities can apply for Turkish citizenship by investment?
Most nationalities can apply, but Turkey keeps its own rules and runs its own checks. Your home country’s dual citizenship rules also matter. We confirm both before you pay anything.
Do I need to live in Turkey or speak Turkish?
No. The program does not require you to live in Turkey or pass a language test. We explain the practical steps for your situation.
