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Turkish citizenship · property route
Turkish Citizenship by Investment Through Property
Understand the USD 400,000 property route, coordinate every title and payment check, and prepare an application file with clear, case-specific guidance.
- Minimum value
- USD 400,000
- Sale restriction
- At least 3 years
- Family scope
- Spouse & children*
*Family eligibility and every application are assessed individually by the competent authorities.
Local knowledge, practical support
A multilingual team with offices across the property markets we serve.
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A property purchase planned around one complete file
The Turkish citizenship by investment property route is built around a qualifying purchase, clear evidence and an official application. Current official guidance states a minimum real-estate value of USD 400,000 and a restriction preventing the property from being sold for at least three years.
Property threshold
One or more properties may form the investment when the current programme conditions and transaction requirements are met.
Consistent evidence
The title deed, valuation, declared amount, seller and bank payment records should all describe the same transaction.
Official decision
Meeting the investment conditions supports an application. It does not guarantee approval or a fixed processing time.
Who can use the property route?
It may suit an international buyer who wants to own property in Türkiye and is prepared to coordinate the purchase with a citizenship application. The property should also make sense for the buyer’s location, use, rental or long-term ownership plans.
- Main applicant: identity, nationality, immigration history and acquisition rights require an individual review.
- Spouse: may be included where the current programme and family documentation requirements are met.
- Children: dependent children under 18 may be included subject to the current rules and supporting records.
- Documents: birth, marriage, custody and civil-status evidence may require translation and legalisation.
Six checks that protect the transaction
A qualifying application begins with a sound property purchase. We coordinate the commercial brief with the legal and financial evidence needed for a detailed review.
Title and seller
Confirm the registered owner, property classification, independent unit and the seller’s authority to complete the transfer.
Restrictions and debt
Review mortgages, liens, annotations, court measures, rights of use and other encumbrances before commitment.
Valuation and price
Coordinate the official valuation, declared title value and documented investment amount under the current rules.
Contract protection
Record the property, price, payment schedule, responsibilities, default and refund conditions clearly in writing.
Bank payment and DAB
Plan the traceable bank transfer and applicable foreign-exchange documentation before funds are sent.
Completion and use
Check permits, delivery position, occupation, practical ownership costs and whether the property suits its intended use.
Six coordinated stages
The precise sequence depends on the property and applicant. This structure shows where the purchase and application evidence need to meet.
- 01 · Define the briefSet the property budget, intended use, preferred locations, family scope and target timing.
- 02 · Review the applicantPrepare an initial eligibility, document and transaction checklist for the main applicant and family.
- 03 · Shortlist propertiesCompare legally acquirable properties on title quality, value, use and suitability for detailed review.
- 04 · Complete due diligenceExamine title, seller, valuation route, contract, encumbrances and payment structure before commitment.
- 05 · Transfer funds and titleRetain traceable payment evidence and register the required minimum three-year sale restriction.
- 06 · Complete the application fileCoordinate the conformity evidence and applicant documents required for official submission and review.
Prepare personal and property records together
The final list varies by nationality, family composition, property and transaction date. These groups provide a practical starting point.
Applicant and family
- Valid passport and identity records
- Birth and civil-status records
- Marriage, divorce or spouse records where applicable
- Children’s birth and custody records where applicable
- Photographs and current application forms
- Required translations, notarisation and legalisation
Property and payment
- Title deed and verified seller records
- Signed purchase agreement and payment schedule
- Official valuation evidence
- Bank receipts and applicable foreign-exchange records
- Registered minimum three-year sale restriction
- Conformity and supporting public records required for submission
Separate the property investment from transaction costs
The qualifying investment and the costs of buying, documenting and applying are different. Variable charges should be quoted for the selected property, applicant family and transaction date.
| Cost item | How to plan it |
|---|---|
| Qualifying property investment | Official guidance currently states a minimum real-estate value of USD 400,000. Verify the rule before commitment. |
| Title deed transfer tax | The statutory total is currently 4%, expressed as 2% for each party. Confirm the contractual allocation for the selected sale. |
| Official valuation | Obtain a property-specific quotation under the tariff and report requirements applying on the transaction date. |
| Notary, translation and legalisation | Request a file-specific quote after the applicant and family document checklist is confirmed. |
| Banking and foreign-exchange documentation | Confirm bank charges, currency route and required documents in writing before transferring funds. |
| Insurance and public charges | DASK, residence-related and administrative charges vary by property, applicant and current tariff. |
| Legal and professional services | Use a written scope and fee proposal covering the agreed due diligence, transaction and application support. |
Verify the current rules
Programme requirements and public charges can change. The transaction should be reviewed against current official guidance and the applicant’s circumstances.
Property shortlist
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Your advisor
One contact for your property brief and application coordination.
Your first point of contact
Işık Teker
Manager at the Alanya Office
Offices you can visit
A local team for viewings, documents and after-sales support.
Turkish citizenship by investment: questions
Clear answers for the points that should be checked before choosing a property or transferring funds.
What is the minimum property investment for this route?
Official guidance currently sets the real-estate threshold at USD 400,000. The title deed value, official valuation and documented payment must support the qualifying amount under the rules applying to the transaction.
Can more than one property form the investment?
More than one property may be considered where the current programme conditions are met as one coordinated file. Ownership, values, sellers, payment evidence and timing should be reviewed before any reservation or transfer.
Does a USD 400,000 asking price make a property eligible?
No. An asking price or website label is only a preliminary filter. Title status, official valuation, declared transfer value, seller details, payment evidence and acquisition rules must also be examined.
How long must the property be held?
The qualifying property is subject to a restriction preventing sale for at least three years. The required annotation must be recorded through the title deed process.
Can my family be included?
Family inclusion depends on the applicant’s relationships, the age and dependency of children, and the evidence required at the time of filing. The intended family scope should be reviewed before documents are ordered or translated.
Do I need a residence permit before the citizenship application?
A residence-related application normally forms part of the coordinated file for this route. The correct order and supporting documents should be confirmed for the applicant’s circumstances before submission.
Can the purchase and application be managed remotely?
Some transaction and application steps may be completed through a properly prepared power of attorney. Notarisation, apostille or consular formalities depend on where documents are signed and must be checked in advance.
Which documents are usually required?
The file commonly includes passports, civil-status and family records, photographs, translated and legalised documents, tax and bank records, title documents, valuation evidence and proof of the qualifying investment. The final list is case-specific.
Why are bank records and the foreign-exchange document important?
The documented payment route must correspond with the sale, title and qualifying investment. Bank receipts and the applicable foreign-exchange documentation should be planned before funds are transferred.
How long does the process take?
There is no responsible universal completion promise. Timing depends on the property, document readiness, translations, official appointments, additional requests and the competent authorities’ review.
What costs apply in addition to the property price?
Additional items can include title deed tax, valuation, translation, notary, interpreter, Land Registry administration, insurance, banking, residence or application charges and professional services. Variable items should be quoted for the specific file and transaction date.
What happens after the three-year restriction period?
The registered restriction applies for at least three years. Before a later sale or ownership change, confirm that the relevant period and programme obligations have been completed and that the title record can be updated correctly.
A clear first step
Check the property route before paying a deposit.
Tell us your budget, family scope and timing. We will identify the first property and document checks for your situation.
Start the eligibility reviewSummer Home coordinates property guidance and relevant professional support. The competent authorities make the citizenship decision.
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