Frequently Asked Questions

With our experienced team of real estate investment consultants, it normally takes between 2 – 4 months to complete the process for our clients to obtain Turkish Citizenship by Investment program. This process is a lot quicker than other countries around the globe which can take years.

Yes. If you purchase a property worth $400,000 USD, you can obtain citizenship and a Turkish passport for yourself, your spouse, and children under 18 years of age. Any kids that are over 18 will need to purchase real estate in their own name worth $400,000 USD.

No. You do not need to live in Turkiye in order to keep your citizenship and passport. There are no minimum required days per year that you have to stay in Turkiye. Your Citizenship is yours for life.

No. You do not have to give up the citizenship of your birth in order to become a Turkish citizen because Turkiye allows its citizens to keep dual nationality and passports.

Your citizenship will never expire. Once you have completed the process and held your property for a minimum of three years, your citizenship is guaranteed forever. This is the same for your spouse and any children include within your application.

While other citizenship programs and countries require you to pass a language test in order to obtain a passport, Turkiye does not. You do not need to learn Turkish in order to apply for a passport. However, if you choose to live in Turkiye permanently, it is highly recommended to learn the basics of the language in order to easily integrate into life within the country.

Having a Turkish passport provides visa-free access to more than 100 countries around the world. These countries include: Japan, South Korea, South America, and more. Someone with a Turkish passport can also travel relatively easily to the USA, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and European Union countries. A Turkish passport is renewable every ten years.

As a Turkish national, you can apply for a Business Person visa to live and eventually obtain British citizenship. You can also apply for the E-2 Investor Visa to help relocate to the USA. If you dream of living in the UK or USA, Turkish Citizenship can be the gateway.

No. Turkish tax authorities will not ask you any questions regarding your current financial status or existing assets.

As of 2022, Turkiye has double taxation agreements with most countries throughout the developed world. Therefore, if you have paid taxes on your income earned from outside of Turkiye, it is unlikely that you will be taxed again by the Turkish government. For more information, contact us to speak with a Turkish tax expert.

Under current Turkish law, there are citizens of certain countries that are prohibited from applying for Turkish Citizenship by Investment. Presently, these are nationals of the following countries: Armenia, Cuba, North Korea, and Syria.

Yes. Those who apply for citizenship and obtain it, are then free to work in Turkiye  without the need of a work permit. Citizenship makes it easier to work in Turkiye .

No. Applicants who have invested in Turkiye and obtained their citizenship are exempt from mandatory military service. This also includes your dependents who have applied alongside you.

Turkish lawfully protects its citizens and legal heirs in the unfortunate event of a death. Under Turkish law, your property and investment will smoothly pass down to your loved ones without much red tape.

As of January 2022, buyers can no longer deposit money straight into the account of the seller. Instead, foreign buyers are now required to send their funds to a Turkish bank prior to purchasing a property. The bank will then exchange the currency via Turkiye’s Central Bank rate into Turkish Liras for the purchase.