Turkey attracts foreign investors to invest in Turkey with its Turkish Citizenship by Investment program. According to recent changes in Turkish Regulations, foreigners who buy at least 400.000$ of real estate or a company with 500,000$ capital, can obtain Turkish Citizenship. This decision published on the Turkish Official Gazette in 2022. When individuals applies to the Turkish Citizenship by investment program, the whole process usually takes maximum 6 months to complete.
MAIN STEPS FOR GETTING TURKISH CITIZENSHIP
In order to get Turkish Citizenship by Investment in 2022, you have to follow 3 main steps.
– Find a property worth at least $400,000 – The expert team working within Rodi Investment will offer you the best real estate projects in Istanbul for you to find the most suitable property according to your wishes.
– Buy the real estate in Turkey – After making your decision on the projects you evaluate with our team, you have to apply to the Land Registry Office for the real estate you want. At this step, our Turkish Citizenship by Investment lawyer and sales team will be pleased to assist you to finish the process easily and quickly.
– Apply for Turkish Citizenship by Investment – In order to start the citizenship process in Turkey, you must obtain temporary residence permit with the real estate you have. After organising the necessary documents with our company lawyer, you can apply to Turkish Citizenship.
Foreigners who want to buy real estate in Turkey need to know:
– If you want to obtain Turkish Citizenship by investment 2022, you cannot sell your property for 3 years.
– In order to get the title deed of the real estate in Turkey, you must register with the land registry offices.
– Preliminary contracts for your real estate purchase are not valid for the transfer of real estate.
– The preliminary contract only serves as a commitment to take ownership.
– There should not be any liabilities such as mortgages, lien, and similar types of encumbrance on the real estate you will buy. These have to be checked before registering with the land registry office.
– Foreigners who want to buy real estate in Turkey, is not required to have a residence permit as a precondition.
– In Turkey, a natural or legal person who wants to buy real estate, should be admitted to the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre with the owner of the immovable.
Turkish Citizenship by Investment Documents
Turkish Citizenship by Investment Documents can vary depending on the applicant’s situation. The Turkish citizenship documents listed below are the main documents. Certified translator, notary and Turkish Citizenship by Investment lawyer procedures needed in this process are provided by Rodi Investment.
– Title deed Tapu in Turkey document of the real estate,
– Passport of the person who will purchase the real estate and photocopy of the passport (It should be translated into Turkish by a certified translator.),
– “Real Estate Fair Value Document” to be obtained from the municipality where the property is located,
– Birth Certificate of the person who will obtain Turkish Citizenship,
– 1 photograph of the seller (with a white background, biometric),
– 2 photograph of the buyer (with a white background, biometric),
– There should be a certified translator during the process if the buyer does not speak Turkish.
Turkish Citizenship FAQ
Do I need to come to Turkey to get Turkish citizenship?
Foreigners who want to obtain Turkish citizenship by Investment, there is no need for them to come to Turkey in particular. You can see the property that you will buy virtually. Our sales team gives you all the necessary information in detail in this process. The purchasing process is also progressing online.
You must submit a power of attorney to Turkey from abroad for the Turkish citizenship applications. You can give Rodi Investment power of attorney and can complete the process in a fast and easy way. Turkish citizenship lawyer in Turkey can complete this process on behalf of you.
How long does the Turkish citizenship application process take?
The Turkish citizenship by investment 2022 process takes an average of 6 months. You can have a Turkish passport after 3 months. We recommend that you apply to a consulting company for your Turkish Citizenship process, so you can have a quick and worry-free process.
Do I need to wait 3 months in Turkey for Turkish citizenship application?
There is no need to stay in Turkey for 3 months for the application process.After the power of attorney you gave to Rodi Investment, you can return to the country you want and follow your application process remotely.
Is there a passport differentiation for Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program?
The Republic of Turkey does not make any distinction of nationality in the Turkish Citizenship application. Each country’s citizens can apply for Turkish passport with the real estate they bought from Turkey.
Do I need to abandon my own citizenship when I get Turkish citizenship?
Republic of Turkey laws allow dual or multiple citizenship. You don’t have to leave your own citizenship.
Do I need to interview with the authorities during the application process?
No, you just need to apply with the property you bought.
Can I work in Turkey when I get Turkish citizenship?
When you apply to Turkish Citizenship by Investment program, you can work in Turkey with your citizenship.
Does my family become a Turkish citizen when I get Turkish Citizenship?
When you apply for Turkish citizenship by Investment program, your spouse and your children under the age of 18 are also eligible for citizenship. Children over the age of 18 cannot benefit from this right. Since they are considered as adults, they must buy a real estate of at least $ 400,000. After giving the necessary documents, you can get Turkish citizenship with your family.
Do I have to do compulsory military service when I get Turkish Citizenship?
If you have completed your military service in your country, you are exempt from military service in Turkey.
Do I have to declare my wealth when I apply for citizenship?
No, you don’t have to declare your wealth for the Turkish Citizenship program.
Can I benefit from Turkish health services when I get Turkish Citizenship?
When you become a Turkish citizen, you will have all citizenship rights. This includes free health benefits. After one year in Turkey, you may apply to the Social Security Institution and you can also benefit from this system.
Can I benefit from Turkish education system when I get Turkish Citizenship?