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Turkey CBI — Government Bonds

Active Dual citizenship

Turkey · Yatirim Yoluyla Vatandaslik · Citizenship by Investment

Minimum cost $500,000 investment
Timeline —
Visa-free access 112 passport rank #49
Dual citizenship Allowed

Path to citizenship

  1. Investfrom $500,000
  2. Due diligence and processingprocessing time varies
  3. Citizenshippassport valid 10 years

Overview

Country
Turkey
Program
Turkey CBI — Government Bonds
Local name
Yatirim Yoluyla Vatandaslik
Type
Citizenship by Investment
Status
Active
Dual citizenship
Allowed
Visa-free countries
112 destinations
Passport rank
#49 (Henley Index)

Exceptional acquisition may be available after purchasing at least USD 500,000 or equivalent in government debt instruments and undertaking to hold them for three years. The Ministry of Treasury and Finance determines eligibility; citizenship remains subject to presidential decision.

Investment options

Investment options
Type Tier Min amount USD equivalent Hold Returnable
Government bonds 3-year holding period for Turkish government bonds. Government bonds 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
#49 (Henley Index)
Visa-free access
112 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
Discretionary
Official website
www.nvi.gov.tr
Legal basis
Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901, Article 12, as amended

Notes and caveats

The official criteria refer to government debt instruments and a three-year holding undertaking. The reviewed sources do not specify a particular return or maturity payment; fund shares and private pension are separate qualifying routes.

Also in Turkey

Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 9, 2026 Source

Change history

    • Official page https://www.nvi.gov.tr/ https://www.nvi.gov.tr/sss-vatandaslik-hizmetleri

    verified this route against current official Turkish sources; updated official/source citations, verification date, passport index values, discretionary decision type, residence-permit requirement, unverified processing-time estimate and route description to reflect current published criteria (https://www.nvi.gov.tr/sss-vatandaslik-hizmetleri).

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