INVEST 250.000 USD & BECOME TURKISH CITIZEN
With the decisions published on 19.09.2018 and 07.12.2018 on the Turkish Official Gazette, some regulations regarding the transition of foreigners to Turkish citizenship changed. Turkish citizenship will be given directly to foreigners who buy at least 250.000 USD of real estate in Turkey and who give a commitment to buy a property worth of 250.000 USD from the notary.
- Question: How does Turkish citizenship by investment work?
Answer: When you buy properties valued above 250.000 USD, you apply to (Tapu Office) General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre, and demand to obtain Turkish Citizenship. After the application, the appraisal report and bank transfer documents are checked. Tapu Office gives approval for citizenship in between 3 and 7 days time. With this citizenship approval, we apply to the Immigration Office desk on the same day without waiting for an appointment for a contemporary residence permit. With the approval and residence permit, we apply finally to General Directorate of Population and Citizenship on the same day. After tapu application, all process is followed in a special Citizenship Information Office in Istanbul and Ankara. They finalize citizenship acquisition within 30 days. - Q: How should I calculate the exchange rate of USD and TL?
A: On the application date, Tapu Office calculates the value from the Turkish Central Bank selling rate (efektif satış kuru). - Q: How long does this process take?
A: It takes up to 30 days. The government has opened a special Citizenship office to reduce time. - Q: Is there any critical point that I should know?
A: Ministry wants to be sure that the value is a minimum of 250.000 USD. Sworn property valuation companies verify that the price is correct in order to prevent price fraud. Appraisers might have up to %20 deviation (difference) than its sales price. Therefore Antalya Homes advises you to buy property calculating this evaluation. As we give you Best Price Guarantee that whatever you buy for citizenship, it will be the same on the appraisal report. We will advise you the best-priced properties to match the appraisal report. - Q: Is there any requirement for interview or test at any stage?
A: No. - Q: Will my citizenship automatically be granted when I fulfil the conditions?
A: No, the citizenship approval is contingent upon verification from archive records of national security units that the applicant poses no threat to national security. - Q: It seems complicated to apply and get Turkish Citizenship. Will I have an assistant for this process?
A: Expert team of Antalya Homes will be with you to guide you all through the process. We guarantee 100% happiness to our customers on their journey to reach their dream homes since 2004. - Q: I do not have time to come to Turkey. How can I get Turkish Citizenship?
A: If you send Antalya Homes power of attorney, we will follow up the whole process for you from beginning to end. - Q: How do I get Turkish citizenship as a haymatlos (stateless person)?
A: When you buy at least 250.000 USD of property, you can apply for Turkish citizenship with a required document certifying applicant’s statelessness. (Travel document issued by the United Nations.) - Q: You say, the citizenship process might take 2 months time. Do I get Residence Permit on the application process?
A: Residence permit (no:6458/31-J) is granted to you and your family. We get Residence Permit on the same day after property approval. - Q: Do I need to complete the Turkish Military Service if I become a Turkish citizen?
A: There are several answers. Your child under 18 years old, when they come to military age, yes they are obliged to do military service. For dual citizenships; you may choose between two countries. If you have already completed, you might need to prove it. For people elder than 22 years old, you need to ask during the application if there is a special condition at Population and Citizenship General Directorate for appropriate information. - Q: Which nationalities may apply for Turkish passport?
A: All nationalities who are able to buy property in Turkey, may apply for Turkish citizenship by investment. - Q: Is it mandatory to live in Turkey to obtain Citizenship?
A: No. - Q: Is it possible to have dual nationality in Turkey?
A: Yes, Turkey allows dual nationality, but you should check with your consulate regarding your original nationality because some countries like India, China, and Saudi Arabia do not recognize or have certain restrictions in place regarding dual nationality. - Q: Do I have to renounce my current citizenship when I become a Turkish citizen?
A: No, Turkish laws allow dual or multiple citizenships. It is up to your own state regulation. - Q: Is there an alternative to Turkish Citizenship?
A: If your budget is not enough to get Turkish citizenship by investment, you may apply for a Turquoise Card. The Turquoise Card serves as the Green Card of the US. Turquoise Card gives its holder all the rights of a Turkish Citizen except for the right to vote and the mandatory military service for the men. - Q: Is the applicant free to do any job or business in Turkey?
A: Yes. In professions such as doctors, lawyers etc. It is necessary to subscribe to the bar associations regarding special equivalence of certificates.
- Q: Should I buy one property above 250.000 USD or can it be multiple?
A: You might buy several properties which have a total value of more than 250.000 USD. You need to apply at the same time for all. Tapu office accepts citizenship applications if the declared values are above 250.000 USD. - Q: If I buy a property under construction which I haven’t get title deed on my name, may I apply for citizenship?
A: Yes, the government accepts Notarized Property Purchase Commitment, too. If the payment is above 250.000 USD, you may apply with Notarized Property Purchase Commitment for citizenship. - Q: I buy a property with installments, may I get Turkish citizenship?
A: Yes, if you have Notarized Property Purchase Commitment and if you have paid installments after 19.09.2018 through the bank and if total payments are above 250.000 USD; you may apply for Turkish citizenship. - Q: I bought a property in Turkey previously. May I apply for citizenship now?
A: Title deed applications (at Tapu Office) after 18.09.2018 may obtain Turkish citizenship by investment. For example, you bought a property but you did not register Title Deed on your behalf yet and you keep paying installments. Every payment after 19.September.2018 counts for your citizenship application. - Q: May I buy commercial properties with rental income and get Turkish Citizenship by investment?
A: Yes, any property you buy is counted. - Q: What is the responsibility of the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization?
A: The ministry verifies if the value declared on Title Deed is correct and above 250.000 USD with sworn appraisers. All the money transaction should be done by bank transfer to the Property Sellers. - Q: How to become Turkish citizenship by fund investment and how does this process work?
A: After purchasing the real estate investment fund (REIF) valued above 500.000 USD, you can apply to your bank (Halkbank, İş Bank, Akbank or QNB Finansbank). It is one of the fastest ways of getting Turkish citizenship. This application form is sent to the Capital Markets Board Of Turkey. We receive “Approval Document for Citizenship” from the bank which is mandatory for citizenship application by fund investment. Antalya Homes helps you to collect/fill all needed documents. Finally, the application is sent to General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs and you are invited for final signatures.
- Q: Shall my family get Turkish Citizenship?
A: Yes. You, your wife (or husband) and all of your children under the age of 18 (on the application date) may get citizenship. - Q: I have an invalid (disabled) child above 18 years old? What about his/her situation?
A: Your child who is incapable of taking care of him/herself, they become Turkish citizens with their parents with special application documents which prove their situation. - Q: Is there any requirement for the applicant to bring his entire family to Turkey during any stage?
A: No. The only applicant should be there with all the required documents of his/her family members. - Q: How many people may apply for citizenship on one Title Deed?
A: Only one person and his family from a first degree can get citizenship.
