Turkey Citizenship by Investment Program

Advantages

Can include spouse and dependent children under 18 years
Dual citizenship is permitted
Citizenship for life, applicable for future generations
Right to live, work and study in Turkey
High standard of education and healthcare system
Fast processing
Visa-free access to over 110 countries
Ease of acquiring travel visas to the EU, US, Canada, & Australia
Enables investors to apply for a USA E-2 Visa
No physical residency requirement
No language requirement
No education or management experience required

Requirements

Be over 18 years of age
Make a qualifying investment in Turkey
Hold the investment for a minimum of 3 years
Have a clean criminal record
Not have entered or stayed illegally in Turkey

Investment Options

A minimum of USD 400,000 (in Turkish Lira equivalent) in a real estate property
- Must be free of charges and encumbrances
- Must be held for at least 3 years
- Requirement of a valuation report which needs to be accepted by the Capital Market Board
- Land Registry Certificate showing the complete ownership of the property or properties
- Valid Sales & Purchase Contract from the developer
A minimum of USD 500,000 (or Turkish Lira equivalent) deposited in a Turkish bank for a minimum of 3 years

Process

Apply for a Tax Registration Number in Turkey
Open Bank Account in Turkey
Select investment option in Turkey
Complete qualifying investment
Meet all application documentation requirements
Apply for Turkish residency
Upon approval, apply for Turkish citizenship
Processing time between 6-9 months

The United States has a treaty relationship with Turkey that gives investors the opportunity to live and work in the U.S. Through the Turkey Citizenship by Investment Program, you can gain Turkish citizenship quickly and easily as an investor. Once you have Turkish citizenship, then you can apply for an E-2 treaty investor visa to the U.S. Although the E-2 visa is temporary, you and your family can apply for extensions every two years an unlimited amount of times.

American Dream™ Law Office works with investors who want to obtain an E-2 visa. To obtain Turkish citizenship, we may need to refer you to one of our colleagues operating in Turkey.