111Immigration

Turkey

Located right between the Middle East and Europe, Turkey appeals to anyone who is mesmerized by the flavors of the East or the West or both. The distinctive history of the country is evidence enough to show that the earliest forms of civilization evolved and grew in this very own soil. This country has always been an attraction center with its culture, history and economic opportunities. Turkey boasts of a culture that is extremely friendly towards strangers, and people find it easy to strike up conversations and make friends with the people of this beautiful country.

Capital: Ankara | Total Area: 783,356 sq. km. | Languages: Turkish, Kurmanji, ZazaLazKabardian-Cherkess, Bosnian, Syrian, Arabic | Government Type: Unitary presidential constitutional republic | Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)

Why Turkey Citizenship by Investment?

Turkey is expecting to raise USD 1 billion a year through a program that offers citizenship to anyone who makes a three-year, seven-figure investment in bonds, businesses, bank deposits or real estate. Established in 2016 and modified recently, the investment requirements in Turkey’s Citizenship by Investment Program make the program significantly more attractive to foreign investors. This program allows foreign investors to acquire Turkish Citizenship by bringing capital over certain investment options in Turkey. Based on the new rulings, every foreigner that satisfies a set of conditions can easily get a passport, the government of Turkey has a dedicated official website for further information as the following: https://www.invest.gov.tr/en/investmentguide/pages/default.aspx Turkey is one of the countries that have E2 treaty with US and much more benefits makes the program more attractive as following:

Travel to 121 countries worldwide.

Inclusion of children below 18.

Enrolling children to schools and universities.

Live, work and do business in Turkey.

What are the qualifications?

Applicant should hold a valid passport.

Main applicant must be above 18 years of age.

Main applicant should provide proof that investment funds originate from abroad.

Applicants should hold no criminal record.

Main applicant should have a bank account, which in turn requires obtaining a tax number.

What are investment options?

Real Estate Investment

A minimum of USD 400,000 should be invested in any property (commercial or residential) anywhere in Turkey and maintained the ownership for 3 years.

Bank Deposit

Fix deposit equivalent to USD 500,000 in Turkish Lira and maintain it for 3 years in the bank.

National Bonds

Another wise way to access citizenship status is by investing in shares in Turkish Government bonds or venture capital funds. The shares must be purchased equivalent to a minimum of USD 500,000 in Turkish Lira and maintained for 3 years.

Capital Investment

Establishing or partner up in business with minimum investment of USD 500,000 and create jobs is another way to successfully apply for citizenship. The business should be maintained for 3 years.

Applicable Fees in all investment options:

Residence permit application fee for main applicant	TL 550
Passport application fee per applicant	TL 15
Passport processing fee per applicant	TL 945.1
ID processing fee per applicant	TL 22.5