Step 1
Initial Consultation: Schedule a consultation with XIPHIAS to assess eligibility and select the optimal investment option.
Citizenship in Turkey
About Turkey
About Turkey
Turkey’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program provides a fast, secure, and flexible pathway to obtain a Turkish passport . Investors can choose from several options, including real estate, business investment, bank deposits, government bonds, and venture capital or fund investments . The program is family-friendly , covering spouses, children under 18, and parents, and requires no prior residency . Citizenship is lifetime and inheritable , granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 113 countries worldwide.
Capital:AnkaraLanguage:TurkishCurrency:Turkish Lira (TRY)
- Population
- 87,629,938
- Capital
- Ankara
- Language
- Turkish
- Currency
- Turkish Lira (TRY)
- Time zone
- UTC+3 (Turkey Time)
- Climate
- Mediterranean, with hot summers and mild winters
Why Turkey
Why Turkey?
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 113 countries , including Europe, Asia, and Middle East destinations
No residency requirement ; dual citizenship permitted
Multiple investment options available: real estate, business, bank deposits, government bonds, and fund investments
Fast processing: approximately 6 months, with rigorous due diligence for all applicants
Family-friendly and flexible investment structures to accommodate various needs
Process
How it works
Step 2
Pre-Screening & Documentation: Complete initial screening and prepare all required documentation.
Step 3
Application Submission: Submit the Citizenship by Investment application to Turkish authorities.
Step 4
Due Diligence: Undergo enhanced background and financial checks for all adult applicants.
Step 5
Investment Completion: Execute the selected investment option—real estate, business, bank deposit, government bonds, or fund investment.
Step 6
Citizenship Approval & Passport Issuance: Once approved, register fingerprints and receive your Turkish passport .
Eligibility — Requirements
Requirements
The following list outlines the core eligibility requirements for this program.
Applicant must be at least 18 years old with a clean criminal record .
Successfully pass due diligence checks and provide proof of legal source of funds.
Applicant must be in good health .
Complete the selected investment option according to the program criteria.
Frequently asked questions
The Turkey Citizenship by Investment program typically takes around 6 months from application to passport issuance.
Yes. Eligible dependents include spouse, children under 18, and parents .
Minimums vary by option: USD 400,000 for real estate or USD 500,000 for business, bank deposits, government bonds, or fund investments .
Turkey does not impose special taxes for citizenship, though standard property or income taxes may apply depending on the investment type.
No prior residency is required to obtain Turkish citizenship through investment.
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