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Turkey Citizenship by Investment for Egyptian Nationals

Egyptian nationals can pursue Turkish citizenship by making a qualifying investment, most commonly through real estate held for a set period. Citizenship is granted by the Turkish authorities once the investment and checks are complete.

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Reference
Official authorityGeneral Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs (Nufus ve Vatandaslik Isleri)
ProgrammeTurkey Citizenship by Investment
For nationalityEgyptian
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 2 May 2026.

Eligibility for Egyptian nationals

Turkey grants citizenship by investment to qualifying foreign investors and research does not show a nationality bar for Egyptian citizens. Approval rests on the qualifying investment, a clean source of funds, security checks and the supporting documents.

Spouses and dependent children can usually be included in the same application. Confirm the current family rules and document list with the official authority before acting.

Routes

The most used route is the purchase of real estate at or above the set threshold, with the title kept for a minimum holding period that is annotated on the deed. Other routes reported under the programme include a fixed capital investment and a bank deposit held for a set period. Figures other than the real estate threshold change over time, so confirm each amount with the authority.

Property values are checked through an official valuation, and the qualifying purchase must be registered at the Land Registry. Confirm the current valuation and registration requirements with the authority.

Timeline

Once the investment is in place and the file is complete, the programme is reported to move through review to a citizenship decision over several months. The authority publishes current handling times. Confirm the present timeline with the official authority.

Costs

Beyond the qualifying investment, applicants meet valuation fees, title and registration costs, government application fees and local professional costs. Confirm the current fees with the official authority.

ItemIndicative amountNotes
Real estate route400,000 US dollarsReported threshold since June 2022. Confirm the current figure with the official authority
Minimum holding period3 yearsAnnotated on the title deed at the Land Registry
Other routesConfirm the current figure with the official authorityFixed capital investment and bank deposit routes are reported to exist
OutcomeCitizenshipGranted once the investment and checks are complete

Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs (Nufus ve Vatandaslik Isleri) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.

Common questions

Is the Turkey programme open to Egyptian nationals?

Research shows the programme remains open and does not indicate a nationality bar for Egyptian citizens. Approval rests on the qualifying investment and the checks. Confirm any current exclusions with the authority.

How long must I keep the property?

Reporting indicates the real estate must be held for a minimum of three years, recorded as an annotation on the title deed. Confirm the current holding rule with the authority before acting.

Do I have to live in Turkey to qualify?

The investment routes do not generally require prior residence to obtain citizenship. Confirm the current conditions 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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