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Why Move to Türkiye?

Imagine living in a country where East meets West — where history, culture, and opportunity blend seamlessly.

Türkiye offers a mild climate, incredible food, stunning natural beauty, and a vibrant modern lifestyle.

Whether you’re investing, studying, or planning a fresh start, Türkiye welcomes you with open arms.

Discover the Benefits of Turkish Citizenship
  • Visa-Free Travel Access over 110 countries without a visa, including Japan, South Korea, and most of Latin America.
  • Dual Citizenship Keep your original nationality while enjoying full Turkish citizenship rights.
  • High Quality of Life Affordable living, excellent healthcare, and a dynamic culture in a peaceful environment.
  • World-Class Education English programs, international schools, and European-recognized degrees through the Bologna Process.
  • Freedom of Religion Türkiye ensures full religious freedom in a secular, respectful society.

How to Become a Turkish Citizen

Multiple pathways to citizenship are available:

Naturalization 

Reside legally for five years and apply through the standard process by following up the related regulations.

Descent 

If you have Turkish ancestry, you may be eligible for citizenship by lineage.

Exceptional Merit

Entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and innovators can qualify through outstanding achievements.

Investment

Fast-track your citizenship through strategic investments.

Investment Options (Updated 2024)

Choose the investment route that fits your goals:

  • Real Estate: Invest $400,000 USD or more.
  • Bank Deposit: Deposit $500,000 USD for three years.
  • Government Bonds: Buy $500,000 USD in bonds and hold for three years.
  • Company Formation: Employ 50 Turkish citizens with a minimum investment of $250,000 USD.
  • Venture Capital: Invest $500,000 USD in qualified Turkish funds.

Note: All investments must be made in foreign currency and converted through Turkish Central Bank.

Your Path to Citizenship — Step by Step

  • Choose Your Investment
  • Open a Turkish Bank Account
  • Secure a Certificate of Eligibility
  • Apply for a Short-Term Residence Permit
  • Submit Your Citizenship Application

Our dedicated team guides you through every step, ensuring a seamless experience.

Documents You’ll Need

  • Application form
  • Passport Translation
  • Recent Biometric Photos
  • Proof of Investment
  • Criminal Record Certificate Birth Certificate
  • Marital Status Document
  • Government Fee Receipts
  • Notarized Data Processing Consent

Fast and Reliable Processing

  • Residence Permit: Apply under Article 31/1(j) — tailored for investors.
  • Citizenship Application: Typically processed within 3–6 months by the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs.
  • Passport Collection: Receive your Turkish passport either in Türkiye or at a Turkish consulate abroad within approximately 6–8 months

Time To Get Turkey Citizenship

By Investment By Marriage By Naturalization
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3-4 Months		 ↓

3 Years		 ↓

5 Years

Turkey Passport Visa-Free Countries

There are several advantages to holding a Turkish passport, but the most alluring advantage is visa-free travel. Countries where you can travel visa-free, visa on arrival, or via Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) are listed below.

AlbaniaDominicaKuwaitNorth MacedoniaSri Lanka
Antigua and BarbudaDominican RepublicKyrgyzstanOmanSt. Vincent and the Grenadines
ArgentinaEcuadorLaosPakistanSudan
ArmeniaEl SalvadorLebanonPalauSyria
AzerbaijanEswatini (Swaziland)Macao (SAR China)PanamaTaiwan
BahamasFijiMadagascarParaguayTajikistan
BarbadosGabonMalaysiaPeruTanzania
BelarusGambiaMaldivesPhilippinesThailand
BelizeGeorgiaMarshall IslandsQatarTimor-Leste
BoliviaGuatemalaMauritaniaRwandaTogo
Bosnia and HerzegovinaGuinea-BissauMauritiusSaint Kitts and NevisTonga
BotswanaHaitiMexicoSaint LuciaTrinidad and Tobago
BrazilHondurasMicronesiaSamoaTunisia
British Virgin IslandsHong KongMoldovaSao Tome and PrincipeTurks and Caicos Islands
BruneiIndonesiaMongoliaSenegalTuvalu
CambodiaIranMontenegroSerbiaUganda

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