Turkey Citizenship 2026
Programme Overview
Turkey's Citizenship by Investment Programme offers fast-track citizenship through real estate investment or bank deposits. NEW 2025: Parliament passed a landmark 20-year foreign income tax holiday for investors—foreign-sourced income is completely exempt from Turkish taxation. Turkey provides strategic location between Europe and Asia with growing economy.
Turkey's Citizenship by Investment programme offers one of the most accessible routes to a second passport for high-net-worth individuals. With a minimum investment of $400,000 in real estate, investors can obtain Turkish citizenship—and a passport providing visa-free access to 110+ countries—in as little as 3-6 months. Turkey sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, offering unique business opportunities and a strategic location for global investors. The 2024 Turkish Parliament passed a groundbreaking 20-year foreign income tax holiday for new residents, transforming Turkey into an attractive wealth jurisdiction. Unlike the UAE, Turkey offers full citizenship that passes to future generations. For investors seeking a powerful passport at a relatively accessible price point, with the option to later apply for an E-2 investor visa to the USA, Turkey represents compelling value. The programme is particularly popular among Middle Eastern, Central Asian, and Chinese investors seeking global mobility.
Fund Your Turkey Investment with a Lombard Loan
Instead of liquidating your portfolio to fund the From $400,000 Turkey investment, use your existing assets as collateral and keep your money working for you.
Traditional: Liquidate Assets
- ✗Sell From $400,000 from your portfolio
- ✗Trigger capital gains tax (up to 20%)
- ✗Lose years of compound growth
- ✗After 10 years: $863,570
Lombard Loan: Keep Your Portfolio
- Borrow From $400,000 against $800,000 collateral
- No capital gains event triggered
- Portfolio continues growing at ~8%
- After 10 years: $1.59M
10-Year Wealth Projection
Investment Options
Key Benefits
Eligibility Requirements
Application Timeline
Investment Completion
1-2 monthsComplete property purchase or qualifying investment
Application & Security
1-2 monthsSubmit application with investment proof and begin security clearance
Processing
4-8 monthsGovernment review, background checks, and approval
Citizenship & Passport
1-2 monthsReceive citizenship certificate and Turkish passport
Family Inclusion
- •Spouse
- •Children under 18
- •Adult children and parents require separate applications
- •Family members must meet eligibility criteria
Taxation
Turkey offers a landmark 20-YEAR FOREIGN INCOME TAX HOLIDAY for new investors (passed by Parliament 2025). During this period, foreign-sourced income is completely exempt from Turkish taxation. After the exemption period, Turkey taxes residents on worldwide income with progressive rates up to 40%. Non-residents taxed only on Turkish-sourced income. Various tax treaties available. Real estate rental income subject to withholding tax.
Residency Requirements
No minimum stay requirement for citizenship application. Turkish citizenship does not require prior residency.
Path to Citizenship
Direct citizenship grant upon approval of investment application, typically within 3-6 months of submission.
Costs & Fees
Minimum property value (most popular route)
Title deed transfer fee (split buyer/seller)
Licensed property valuation report
Attorney fees for purchase and citizenship application
Government processing and documentation fees
Turkish passport application and issuance
Is Turkey Right for You?
Ideal For
- Investors seeking fast citizenship (3-6 months)
- Those wanting USA E-2 visa eligibility
- Families seeking generational citizenship
- Chinese, Indian, and Middle Eastern investors seeking global mobility
- Entrepreneurs interested in emerging market opportunities
- Those wanting tax-efficient second residence
Consider Alternatives If
- •Those seeking EU citizenship (Turkey is not EU member)
- •Investors wanting visa-free USA access (ESTA not available)
- •Those uncomfortable with currency volatility (Turkish Lira)
- •Investors wanting immediate property exit (3-year hold required)
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