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Turkey Citizenship by Investment, What Changed by 2026

Turkey's citizenship by investment route remains open in 2026. The headline figure for the real estate option stays at 400,000 US dollars, with a three year holding rule.

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Reference
Official authorityGeneral Directorate of Civil Registration and Nationality (NVI), Republic of Turkey
ProgrammeTurkey Citizenship by Investment
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 23 May 2026.

What changed

The real estate threshold, set at 400,000 US dollars since 2022, remains in place for 2026. Turkey has tightened how property values are assessed, relying on official valuation reports and title deed annotations to curb under valuation and resale within the holding period. Enforcement of the three year hold has become stricter.

Current rules

Applicants qualify by making a recognised investment and holding it for three years. The most used route is real estate worth at least 400,000 US dollars, supported by an official valuation and a title deed annotation that bars sale for three years. Other routes include a bank deposit, government bonds, a fixed capital contribution or job creation, each with its own minimum set by regulation. Citizenship is granted by Presidential decree, and Turkey allows dual citizenship. Confirm each figure with the official authority.

What to watch

Watch for any change to the 400,000 US dollar threshold, for shifts in how valuations are checked, and for currency movements that affect the cost in your own money. Turkey is not a European Union member, so the passport does not grant European Union free movement, and that is unlikely to change soon. Verify travel rights and thresholds against official sources before you act.

Common questions

Did Turkey change the investment amount for 2026?

The real estate threshold stays at 400,000 US dollars, unchanged since 2022. Other routes keep their own minimums. Confirm the current figures with the official authority.

How long must I hold the investment?

At least three years. For property this is enforced by a title deed annotation. Confirm the holding rules with the official authority.

Does the Turkish passport give European Union access?

No. Turkey is not an EU member, so the passport does not grant EU free movement. Travel rights change, so verify current access against official sources.

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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