To qualify for citizenship, the main applicant should fulfill the following investment requirements:
- Acquire at least USD 250,000 worth of real estate.
How does turkish citizenship acquisition work ?
When you buy properties valued above 250.000 USD, you apply to (Tapu Office) General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre, you demand to obtain Turkish Citizenship. After the application, they check the appraisal report and bank transfer documents. Tapu Office gives approval for citizenship in between 3- and 7-days time.
With this citizenship approval, we apply to the Immigration Office desk on the same day without waiting for an appointment for a contemporary residence permit. With the approval and residence permit, we apply finally to General Directorate of Population and Citizenship on the same day. After tapu application, all process is followed in a special Citizenship Information Office in Istanbul and Ankara.
How should i calculate the exchange rate of USD and TL?
On the application date, Tapu Office calculates the value from the Turkish Central Bank selling rate (efektif satış kuru).
Is there any critical point that i should know?
Ministry wants to be sure that the value is minimum 250.000 USD. Sworn property valuation companies verify that the price is correct in order to prevent from price fraud.
Is there any requirement for interwiev or test at any stage ?
No.
Will my citizenship automatically be granted when i fulfill the conditions ?
No, the citizenship approval is contingent upon verification from archive records of national security units that the applicant poses no threat to national security.
Do i have to comeTurkey to attain citizenship ?
There is no need to visit Turkey during the whole process.