Turkish Citizenship by Investment Application Process | All Steps

For those who want to apply for Turkish citizenship by investment, the process consists of certain stages. As of 2025, you can find the updated application process step by step below.

1. Completion of Investment

In order to apply for Turkish citizenship, you need to make a suitable investment. The most popular investment options:

• Buying real estate worth at least 400,000 USD
• 500.000 USD bank deposit investment
• 500,000 USD worth of government bonds or stocks
• Establishing a company in Turkey and employing at least 50 Turkish citizens

This phase usually takes 1-2 months.

2. Obtaining a Certificate of Conformity

After completing your investment, you need to obtain a certificate of conformity from the relevant official institutions:

• General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre for real estate investment
• Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency for bank deposits
• Ministry of Treasury and Finance for government bonds

This process may take 1-4 weeks.

3. Residence Permit Application

Applicants are required to obtain a residence permit before applying for Turkish citizenship. The application is submitted to the Directorate of Migration Management and is usually finalized within 2-4 weeks.

4. Application for Citizenship

After obtaining a residence permit, a citizenship application is submitted to the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs. Documents to be submitted in the application:

• Valid passport and notarized translation
• Identity information
• Criminal record
• Health report
• Biometric photos
• Documents showing that the investment has been completed

The application may take 1-2 weeks to complete.

5. Public Review Process

Your application is reviewed by the relevant government agencies. A security investigation and investment verification is carried out. This stage may take 3-6 months.

👉 Frequently Asked Questions:

How long does the application process take?

Citizenship can be obtained within 3-6 months on average.

What happens after I submit my documents?

The public review process starts and once it is concluded, your citizenship certificate will be issued.

Can I speed up the process?

No, the process depends on the review times of government agencies, but you can avoid delays by submitting complete documents.

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