SERVICES
Turkish Citizenship by Investment
Buying property as part of a citizenship application.
If you are considering property for a Turkish citizenship application, the purchase and application need to be planned together. ALV Homes coordinates the property checks, documents and application steps for the real-estate route. The investment, evidence and applicant must meet the programme requirements. Citizenship is granted by the competent authorities.
Investment Routes Under the Programme
Real estate
Property worth at least USD 400,000 must also meet the citizenship programme requirements. A restriction on resale applies for at least three years. If several properties are proposed, they must be assessed together against the programme requirements.
Bank deposit
At least USD 500,000 in a qualifying Turkish bank account, retained for three years.
Government bonds
At least USD 500,000 in qualifying government bonds, held for three years.
Fixed capital
At least USD 500,000 in a qualifying fixed capital investment, subject to the competent authority’s confirmation.
Job creation
Creation of at least 50 jobs, with the required official confirmation.
Private pension contribution
At least USD 500,000 in the specified private pension arrangement, retained for at least three years under the programme rules.
How We Coordinate the Property and Application
1. Before you buy, we coordinate a check of your eligibility and whether the proposed property meets the programme requirements.
2. We help with the tax number and bank account and organise the transaction documents required for your case.
3. We guide you through the qualifying property investment and coordinate the bank evidence and the required restriction in the title deed record.
4. We coordinate the confirmation that the investment qualifies, along with the relevant residence and citizenship applications.
5. We coordinate the application file, its submission and responses to any further requests from the authorities.
Documents to prepare
We go through the document list for your case and coordinate preparation of the file. It may include application forms, passports and copies, biometric photographs, birth and marriage certificates, residence or visa documents, health insurance, payment receipts, property and valuation documents, and bank evidence of the investment. We explain the required formats, translations, certifications and number of copies before the file is prepared.
Questions before applying
Can my family be included?
Yes. Your spouse and eligible minor or dependent children of you or your spouse may apply with you. Family documents and each applicant’s eligibility must be assessed. Buying the property does not grant citizenship automatically.
How long does an application take?
For planning, allow approximately six to ten months for processing an application. Our own lawyer discusses the current timetable for your case and coordinates the documents, official checks and follow-up with the authorities.
Must I move to Turkey?
The investment route does not require the five years of prior residence that apply to ordinary naturalisation. The investor residence permit and application formalities still need to be completed. These formalities are separate from deciding whether to move permanently to Turkey. We discuss any personal appointments when planning your application.
Can I keep my existing nationality?
This depends on the rules in Turkey and the country whose nationality you hold. Both sets of rules need to be considered before you apply.
What travel rights and renewals apply?
Once granted, citizenship has no scheduled expiry or routine renewal. The statutory rules on loss or cancellation still apply. Your passport has its own validity period and is renewed separately. Entry and visa requirements depend on the destination and should be checked before travel.
Your Property and Citizenship Application
Use the form below to discuss a property and the citizenship application you are planning.
