Middle East · Citizenship
Turkey Citizenship
A G20 economy bridging Europe and Asia — fast-track citizenship in 8 months.
Turkey's Citizenship by Investment program, launched in 2017, is among the world's most active CBI routes. Investors gain full Turkish citizenship — and a strategically positioned passport — through real estate, capital deposit, business, or fund subscription.
Investment Options
Qualifying routes
Benefits
Why this program
- Visa-free or visa-on-arrival to 120+ destinations
- Eligibility for the U.S. E-2 Investor Visa treaty
- Full citizenship — passable to descendants
- No physical residency, language, or interview requirement
- Dual citizenship permitted
- Strategic gateway between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
Eligibility
Requirements
- ·Minimum age 18
- ·Clean criminal record
- ·Verifiable lawful source of funds
- ·Valid health insurance in Turkey
Documents
What we need
- ·Valid passport copies
- ·Birth & marriage certificates
- ·Police clearance from country of residence
- ·Source of funds documentation
- ·Biometric photographs
- ·Health insurance policy
- ·Turkish tax number
Process
Step by step
- 1
Engagement
Sign retainer with Roots Citizenship and Turkish counsel.
- 2
Tax Number & Account
Obtain Turkish tax ID and open a local bank account.
- 3
Investment
Property purchased or qualifying capital deployed and certified.
- 4
Residence Permit
Short-term investor residence permit issued.
- 5
Citizenship Application
Filed with the Directorate General of Population and Citizenship Affairs.
- 6
Approval & Passport
Citizenship decree granted, ID and passport issued.
FAQ
Frequently asked
Do I need to live in Turkey?+
No. There is no physical residency requirement before or after citizenship is granted.
Can I sell the property later?+
Yes — qualifying real estate must be held for 3 years, after which it can be resold.
Is dual citizenship allowed?+
Yes. Turkey permits dual or multiple citizenship without restriction.
Can I apply for the U.S. E-2 visa?+
Yes — Turkish citizens are eligible to apply for the U.S. E-2 Investor Visa treaty.
Are family members included?+
Yes — spouse and children under 18 are included in the same application.
Investor profile
Who this program is for
Turkey's citizenship programme suits a specific class of internationally mobile clients. We help you assess fit before any commitment.
Request a private consultation- Investors seeking fast-track citizenship in a G20 economy
- Families wanting a strategic European-Asian base
- Entrepreneurs targeting the U.S. E-2 visa pathway
- Holders of restrictive passports seeking expanded mobility
- Real estate investors capitalising on Turkey's growth markets
About the country
Turkey at a glance
Why Roots Citizenship
A law-firm-backed authorised promoter
Every Turkey file is built, reviewed, and submitted through licensed channels — never DIY, never outsourced.
Government-licensed
Authorised promoter — files routed through licensed agents only.
Pre-screened files
In-house due diligence eliminates rejection risk before submission.
Law-firm backed
Senior counsel oversight on every engagement, end-to-end.
Discrete & private
Confidentiality protocols protect clients at every stage.
Private briefing
The complete Turkey Citizenship guide
Investment routes, eligibility, timeline, and post-citizenship tax planning — delivered in a confidential PDF.
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