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Turkey Citizenship by Investment for British Nationals

British nationals can apply for Turkish citizenship by investment, a direct route to a second passport for the main applicant, a spouse and children under 18. The United Kingdom permits dual citizenship.

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Reference
Official authorityPresidency of the Republic of Turkiye Investment Office and the Directorate General of Population and Citizenship Affairs
ProgrammeTurkey Citizenship by Investment
For nationalityBritish
Information current as ofJune 2026
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Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.

Reviewed by the Passports for Kings editorial team. Last reviewed 30 May 2026.

Eligibility for this nationality

British nationals face no nationality specific exclusion. Applicants must make a qualifying investment, hold it for the required period, pass background checks and show a lawful source of funds. The United Kingdom allows dual nationality, so a British applicant can generally hold both passports. Confirm your own position with a licensed professional.

Routes

The most used route is real estate. A property or properties with an official valuation of at least 400,000 US dollars, held for three years with a no sale undertaking, qualifies the main applicant together with a spouse and children under 18. Capital routes such as a bank deposit, government bonds, fixed capital investment or qualifying fund shares are reported at 500,000 US dollars, also held for three years. Confirm the current thresholds and accepted assets with the official authority.

Timeline

Processing depends on valuation, title registration and background checks. Turkish citizenship by investment is often reported as one of the faster citizenship routes, but timelines vary and should be confirmed with the official authority rather than assumed.

Costs

Beyond the qualifying investment, applicants should budget for valuation, title and notary costs, government and application fees and professional support, plus currency and transfer costs. We do not publish a fixed total here. Confirm the current fee schedule with the official authority.

RouteIndicative minimumHolding period
Real estate400,000 US dollarsThree years, no sale undertaking
Bank deposit500,000 US dollarsThree years
Government bonds500,000 US dollarsThree years
Fixed capital or fund shares500,000 US dollarsThree years

Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye Investment Office and the Directorate General of Population and Citizenship Affairs publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.

Common questions

Can British nationals hold Turkish citizenship too?

Yes. The United Kingdom permits dual citizenship and Turkey has no nationality specific bar for British applicants. Confirm your own position with a licensed professional.

What is the lowest cost route?

The real estate route is generally the lowest entry, requiring an official valuation of at least 400,000 US dollars held for three years. Capital routes are reported at 500,000 US dollars. Verify the current figure before acting.

How long does it take?

Turkish citizenship by investment is often described as relatively fast, but timelines vary with valuation and checks. Confirm current processing with the official authority.

Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.

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