Program Highlights

• Launched in 2017, the Turkish CIP allows foreign investors to obtain full Turkish citizenship (including passport) through qualified investments.
• No residency requirement
• Dual citizenship allowed
• Citizenship is lifetime and inheritable
• Family members (spouse and children under 18) included

Investment Options (as of 2024)

1. Real Estate Investment

• Minimum: $400,000 USD
• Property must be held for at least 3 years
• Can be residential or commercial, off-plan or completed
• Multiple properties allowed if total value meets requirement

2. Capital Investment

• Minimum: $500,000 USD
• Deposit in a Turkish bank, or invest in goverment bonds
• Turkish company shares
• Venture capital or real estate investment fund must be held for 3 years

3. Job Creation

• Create jobs for at least 50 Turkish citizens
• Verified by the Ministry of Labor

4. Bank Deposit

• Deposit $500,000 USD in a Turkish bank
• Must remain in the account for 3 years
  

• Choose an investment type
• Get a certificate of eligibility (depending on investment)
• Apply for a residency permit (no physical stay required)
• Submit citizenship application
• Background check & document review
• Receive Turkish passport in 3–6 months

Who Can Be Included?

• Main applicant
• Spouse
• Children under 18

Required Documents

• Valid passport
• Birth certificates
• Proof of clean criminal record
• Health insurance (temporary for residency)
• Proof of investment (title deed, bank statement, etc.)

Benefits of a Turkish Passport

• Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 110+ countries
• Fast processing (3–6 months)
• No language test or interview
• Citizenship passed to future generations
• Eligibility to apply for a U.S. E-2 Visa (business visa based on treaty)