Turkey citizenship by investment is designed for foreign nationals who wish to become Turkish citizens. If you already hold Turkish nationality the route does not apply to you.
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.
Turkey citizenship by investment exists so that qualifying foreign nationals can acquire Turkish citizenship. A person who is already a Turkish national cannot acquire a citizenship they already hold, so this specific route is not available to Turkish nationals.
If you are a Turkish national, this page is published so the position is clear. If you are exploring options for a family member who is a foreign national, that family member would be the applicant, not you.
For foreign applicants the recognised routes include real estate purchase, a bank deposit held in a Turkish bank, fixed capital investment, government bonds, or creating employment for Turkish citizens. Each route carries a holding period and conditions set by the authority. Confirm the current figure and the holding period with the official authority before acting.
For eligible foreign applicants the file is reviewed by the Directorate General of Population and Citizenship Affairs and, where the review is positive, passed onward for decision. Timelines vary with the route and with security screening. Confirm current timelines with the official authority.
Investment minimums, government charges and professional fees apply only to eligible foreign applicants and change over time. We do not list figures that may be out of date. Confirm the current figures with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Who this route is for | Foreign nationals only | Turkish nationals already hold the citizenship |
| Qualifying investment | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Varies by route |
| Decision authority | Directorate General of Population and Citizenship Affairs | Decision framework set at presidential level |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Directorate General of Population and Citizenship Affairs (Nufus ve Vatandaslik Isleri Genel Mudurlugu) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
No. A Turkish national already holds Turkish citizenship, so this route does not apply. The programme is for qualifying foreign nationals.
Foreign nationals who wish to acquire Turkish citizenship through a qualifying investment such as real estate, a bank deposit, fixed capital, government bonds, or job creation.
Applications are processed by the Directorate General of Population and Citizenship Affairs, with the final grant decided within the presidential framework. Verify the current process 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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