CITIZENSHIP

A. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO BE A CITIZEN?

Foreign nationals who make a real estate investment of 400,000 USD can obtain citizenship in Turkey without waiting.

• Making a fixed capital investment of 500,000 USD
• To create employment for 50 people.
• Purchasing government debt instruments of 500,000 USD, provided that they are kept for 3 years.
• Purchasing real estate investment fund participation share, and venture capital investment fund participation share for 500,000 USD, provided that it is retained for 3 years.

B. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING A CITIZEN?

• Dual citizenship is allowed.
• The spouse and children under the age of 18 of Foreign Investor can also benefit from the right of citizenship.
• Lifetime citizenship applies to future generations.
• The right to reside in Turkey indefinitely.
• It gains the right to benefit from high standards in the education and health system.
• Visa-free travel permits to more than 105 countries.
• No physical residency requirement.
• There is no language requirement.

C. WHAT ARE THE PROCESSES TO BE A CITIZEN?

• Fulfillment of conditions
• Real estate or investment choice in Turkey
• Payment of service charges
• Preparation, collection, and follow-up of all documents
• Making an application for citizenship in Turkey
• Processing time of 3-6 months.

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