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The threshold is measured by official appraisal, not the contract price

Türkiye
citizenship by investment

Buy real estate from $400,000 and get full citizenship for the whole family — but the threshold is measured by a licensed appraiser’s official valuation, not the sale-contract price.

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Real estate from
$400,000
Time to status
6–12 mo.
Stay requirement
not required
No-sale restriction
3 years

The threshold is set by appraisal, not the contract price

An official valuation from a government-authorised firm is mandatory. If the appraisal comes in below $400,000, the application fails, even if the contract states a sufficient amount. Multiple properties can be combined.

REQUIREMENT
AMOUNT
WHAT TO KNOW
Real estate at official valuation
AMOUNTfrom $400,000
Valuation from a government-licensed firm; several properties can be summed.
No-sale restriction
AMOUNT3 years
A restriction is registered on the title deed, lifted only after the period ends.

What the full cost consists of

Beyond the property price — a meaningful set of fees and taxes on the transaction itself, separate from the investment threshold.

COST ITEM
RATE
APPLIES TO
Title registration fee + stamp duty
RATE4–6%
of the purchase price
Legal fees for the transaction
RATE1%
of the purchase price
VAT on the purchase
RATE1–18%
of the purchase price; foreign investors may qualify for an exemption
Valuation report
RATEmarket rate
paid to the licensed appraiser separately

How the process runs

01
Tax number and bank account
Arranged at any Turkish tax office with a passport — a fast first step.
02
Transferring funds and buying
Opening the account, transferring the investment, registering title to the property.
03
Short-term investor residence permit
Issued under Article 31(1)(j) of the foreigners law.
04
Biometrics and citizenship filing
The applicant and spouse visit Turkey in person for biometrics and to file the application.
05
Decision by presidential decree
On positive due diligence, citizenship is approved by presidential decree, then the Turkish ID and passport are issued.

A good fit if

You are prepared for an official appraisal from a licensed firm, not relying only on the contract price.
You need citizenship for the whole family, not just residence — Turkey is one of the fastest routes to a full passport.
You are comfortable holding the property for at least 3 years with no resale.
You do not need a government registry of licensed immigration agents — Turkey has none; firms are checked differently.

A poor fit if

Your property will not clear a $400,000 official appraisal — the application fails even if the contract price is formally sufficient.
You need a result faster than six months — the realistic timeline is 6–12 months, and real estate best-case is 3–6.
You plan to resell before the 3-year mark.
Your budget caps out below $420,000 once fees and VAT are included.

Who runs this programme

Your request goes to two or three firms from this list. You see exactly which ones before it is sent, and you can exclude any of them.

Henley & Partners
Лондон, Великобритания · since 1997
The largest advisory firm in the industry — over 70 offices worldwide; also advises governments on designing migration programmes.
NTL Trust
Карибский регион (офисы в Латинской Америке, Европе, на Ближнем Востоке и в Азии) · since 1994
30+ years in citizenship and residence by investment, officially accredited by several Caribbean governments; also trust and corporate services.
Arton Capital
Монреаль, Канада · since 2006
Global financial advisory firm specialising in residence and citizenship by investment.
Astons
Дубай, ОАЭ (основана в Лондоне) · since 1989
One of the oldest firms in the market, over 9,000 clients from 100+ countries; Golden Visa, citizenship and RBI worldwide.
CS Global Partners
Лондон (Мэйфэр), Великобритания · since 2012
Holds an official government mandate to promote the citizenship-by-investment programmes of St Kitts & Nevis, Dominica, and Saint Lucia.
Savory & Partners
Дубай, ОАЭ · since 2009
Over 70 specialists across 8 offices on three continents, 20+ jurisdictions, over 11,000 clients.

This is an independent list of firms in the market, not our partners — we do not forward requests to them or receive payment for referrals. Contact them directly via the link.

Frequent questions

What if the appraisal comes in below $400,000?

The application fails for that property, even if the sale contract states a sufficient amount — only the official valuation from an authorised firm counts.

Does Turkey have a registry of licensed immigration agents, like Malta?

No. Like Egypt, the UAE, and Panama, Turkey has no single government registry of intermediaries — firms are selected by legal registration and track record.

Can several properties be combined?

Yes, multiple properties can be summed if their combined official valuation reaches $400,000.

What happens if you sell before 3 years?

A no-sale restriction is registered on the title deed — the sale is legally impossible before the 3-year period ends without losing the basis for citizenship.

How long does it really take?

Officially 6–12 months from investment to passport; real estate can complete in 3–6 months in optimal cases, but that is not a guaranteed minimum.

Is a Turkish language or culture exam required?

No, unlike standard naturalisation, citizenship by investment requires no language or culture exam.

Sources

Legal500 — detailed breakdown of the threshold, appraisal, and no-sale restriction for 2026↗Relocate.me — detailed breakdown of the process stages and timeline↗

Figures are for reference only. Verified against official sources on 26 August 2026. A precise quote is issued by the appointed firm after document review. This material is not legal advice, a public offer or investment advice.