Minimum cost
$500,000
investment
Timeline
90-180 days
processing
Visa-free access
113
passport rank #45
Dual citizenship
Allowed
Path to citizenship
- Investfrom $500,000
- Due diligence and processing90-180 days
- Citizenshippassport valid 10 years
Overview
- Country
- Turkey
- Program
- Turkey CBI — Fund Shares
- Local name
- Yatirim Yoluyla Vatandaslik
- Type
- Citizenship by Investment
- Status
- Active
- Processing time
- 90-180 days
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Visa-free countries
- 113 destinations
- Passport rank
- #45 (Henley Index)
Turkish citizenship through purchase of at least $500,000 in real estate investment fund shares or venture capital investment fund shares, held for at least 3 years.
Investment options
| Type | Tier | Min amount | USD equivalent | Hold | Returnable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund Fund shares must be held for at least 3 years. | REIT or venture capital fund shares | USD 500,000 | $500,000 | 3 yr | Yes |
Fees and costs
No fees listed for this program.
Eligibility and requirements
- Minimum age 18+
- Police clearance required
- Medical exam not required
Family
- Dependents
- Allowed
- Spouse
- Included
- Max child age
- 18
Passport and mobility
- Passport rank
- #45 (Henley Index)
- Visa-free access
- 113 countries
- Passport validity
- 10 years
- EU citizenship
- No
- Schengen access
- No
- US E-2 treaty
- Yes — eligible for US investor visa
Physical presence
- Must visit country
- Yes
How to apply
- Method
- In person
- Apply from abroad
- Must apply in-country
- Application type
- Open
- Official website
- www.nvi.gov.tr
- Legal basis
- Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901, Article 12, as amended
Notes and caveats
Separate qualifying route for real estate investment fund shares or venture capital investment fund shares. 3-year holding period.