• TURKISH CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT 2026
Turkish Citizenship by Investment,
Guided with Legal Precision
Independent legal guidance for international investors and their families—from structuring the qualifying investment to completing residence and citizenship applications in Türkiye.
• LAWYER-LED GUIDANCE
A Clear,
Coordinated Path to
Turkish Citizenship
Our Principles
Turkish citizenship by investment requires more than meeting a financial threshold. We provide independent legal guidance on the qualifying investment, due diligence, residence procedures and citizenship application.
400k+
Real Estate Threshold
Minimum qualifying property investment.
500k+
Financial Investment Threshold
Applicable to the principal financial investment routes.
3 Years
Holding Requirement
Required for the principal asset-based routes.
• INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Multiple Qualifying Routes.
One Coordinated Legal Process.
We help you compare the legal requirements, documentation, holding conditions and practical implications of each route before you make a binding investment decision.Additional qualifying routes are available under Turkish law.
01Real Estate Investment
Minimum qualifying amount USD 400,000: Acquire qualifying real estate subject to the required three-year restriction on sale. We coordinate legal due diligence, acquisition and eligibility documentation.
02Bank Deposit
Minimum qualifying amount: USD 500,000. Maintain the qualifying deposit with a bank operating in Türkiye for three years. We coordinate banking, compliance and eligibility procedures.
03Investment Funds
Minimum qualifying amount: USD 500,000. Invest in qualifying real estate or venture capital investment fund participation shares and maintain the investment for three years.
• THE PROCESS
Structured Legal Guidance
at Every Stage
From the qualifying investment to the citizenship application, each stage is coordinated as part of one clear and carefully documented legal process.
Investment Structuring & Due Diligence
We assess the proposed investment route, review the transaction and coordinate the documentation required for eligibility.
Residence & Citizenship Applications
We coordinate the certificate of eligibility, investor residence permit and citizenship application procedures.
• WHY LEGAL REPRESENTATION MATTERS
Your Investment and Application Deserve
Independent Legal Oversight
Independent Legal Assessment
We review the proposed investment independently of sellers, developers and financial product providers.
Lawyer-Led Coordination
The qualifying investment, investor residence permit and citizenship application are coordinated as one legal process.
Clear & Confidential Communication
You receive defined document requirements, procedural guidance and direct communication throughout the matter.
“Every citizenship application begins with an investment decision carrying legal and financial consequences. Our role is to assess that decision independently, coordinate the legal process and provide clear guidance at every stage.”
- Arslan Tenha
Attorney at Law · Founder, Tenha Law Firm
• KEY LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
What Investors Should Know
Before Committing
The minimum investment amount is only one part of eligibility. The investment, transaction, personal documentation and application must all satisfy route-specific requirements.
We assess the legal suitability of the proposed property or financial investment before material commitments are made.
01 — Qualifying Investment Review
We review ownership, valuation, payment records, foreign-exchange documentation and the required holding restrictions.
02 — Transaction & Payment Compliance
We identify the applicable civil-status, criminal record, translation and legalisation requirements at the outset.
03 — Family & Document Readiness
We identify procedural dependencies and provide a case-specific roadmap, while making clear that processing remains subject to the competent authorities.
04 — Application Planning & Timing
• TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Let’s Discuss Your Investment
and Citizenship Plan
Tell us which qualifying investment route you are considering and whether family members may be included. We will review your enquiry and outline the appropriate next steps.
• OUR FIRM
A Law Firm Focused on
Turkish Citizenship by Investment
TurkishCitizenship.Lawyer is the dedicated citizenship-by-investment practice of Tenha Law Firm, an Istanbul-based law firm advising international investors and their families.We coordinate the qualifying investment, legal due diligence, investor residence permit and citizenship application as one integrated legal process.
Lawyer-Led
Direct legal supervision throughout the matter.
Your matter is overseen by lawyers who assess the investment, coordinate the required documentation and provide guidance at each procedural stage.
INDEPENDENT
Legal assessment independent of commercial sales interests.
We review the proposed investment from a legal perspective, separately from the interests of sellers, developers and financial product providers.
END-TO-END
Coordinated support from investment review through the
citizenship application.
We coordinate the qualifying investment, Certificate of Eligibility, investor residence permit and citizenship application as one connected legal process.
• Our Identity
A Law Firm Built Around
Clarity, Independence and Trust
We combine investment due diligence, investor residence procedures and citizenship applications within one coordinated, lawyer-led service for international investors and their families.
• OUR LEGAL SERVICES
Legal Support Across
the Entire Process
01 — Investment Route Assessment
We assess the selected investment route before material commitments are made, explain the applicable threshold and holding requirements, and review the transaction and payment structure from a legal compliance perspective.
02 — Legal Due Diligence
For real estate transactions, we examine title records, encumbrances, valuation, seller eligibility, payment evidence and citizenship-specific restrictions. For financial routes, we review the qualifying structure and the documentation required by the competent authority.
03 — Application Management
Once the qualifying investment is completed, we coordinate the Certificate of Eligibility, investor residence permit and citizenship application, ensuring consistency across the investor’s personal, family and investment documentation.
04 — Cross-Border Documentation
We identify the civil-status, criminal record, apostille or legalisation, translation and notarisation requirements applicable to the investor and eligible family members, and coordinate document preparation before the residence and citizenship applications.
• OUR TEAM
The People Behind
Your Legal Process
Meet the lawyers responsible for providing legal oversight throughout your investment and citizenship process.
Arslan Tenha
Attorney at Law · Founder
Turkish Citizenship by Investment · Real Estate
Nimet Akbulut
Attorney at Law
Citizenship & Residence Procedures
Faruk Harbi
Attorney at Law
Real Estate & Investment Transactions
Yusuf Tenha
International Client Coordinator
Documentation & Client Communication
• CONTACT OUR LEGAL TEAM
Ready to Discuss Your Investment
and Citizenship Plan?
Share your preferred investment route, anticipated timeline and family circumstances. Our legal team will review your enquiry and explain the appropriate next steps.
• INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Qualifying Investment Routes
to Turkish Citizenship
The appropriate route depends on your objectives, preferred asset class and compliance profile. We explain the legal requirements, documentation and holding conditions before you make a binding investment decision.
• QUALIFYING ROUTES
Compare the Available
Investment Options
01 — Real Estate Investment
Minimum qualifying amount: USD 400,000. Acquire qualifying real estate and register the required restriction preventing its sale for three years.
04 — Private Pension System
Minimum qualifying contribution: USD 500,000. Contribute to funds permitted under the private pension route and remain in the system for at least three years.
02 — Bank Deposit
Minimum qualifying amount: USD 500,000. Maintain the qualifying deposit with a bank operating in Türkiye for a minimum period of three years.
05 — Government Bonds
Minimum qualifying amount: USD 500,000. Purchase qualifying government bonds and maintain the investment for a minimum period of three years.
03 — Investment Funds
Minimum qualifying amount: USD 500,000. Purchase qualifying real estate or venture capital investment fund participation shares and hold them for three years.
06 — Fixed Capital Investment
Minimum qualifying amount: USD 500,000. Make a qualifying fixed capital investment, subject to confirmation by the Ministry of Industry and Technology.
• ROUTE COMPARISON
Compare the Most Common
Investment Routes
Real Estate Investment
Acquisition of qualifying real estate in Türkiye.
USD 400K
Minimum
Three-year restriction on sale
Title and encumbrance review
Valuation and seller eligibility
Payment and foreign-exchange compliance
Bank Deposit
Qualifying deposit with a bank operating in Türkiye.
USD 500K
Minimum
Three-year holding requirement
Bank onboarding and compliance
Source-of-funds documentation
Deposit and eligibility certification
Investment Funds
Qualifying real estate or venture capital investment fund participation shares.
USD 500K
Minimum
Three-year holding requirement
Qualifying REIF or VCIF shares
Fund eligibility confirmation
Acquisition and holding documentation
• INVESTOR FAQs
Key Questions Before You Invest
Clear answers to the questions most frequently raised by investors considering Turkish citizenship by investment.
1. What is the minimum qualifying investment?
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The current minimum for qualifying real estate is USD 400,000. Bank deposits, government bonds, qualifying investment funds, private pension contributions, and fixed-capital investments generally require USD 500,000. The job-creation route requires employment for at least 50 people. Each route is subject to separate legal conditions and confirmation by the competent authority.
Official investment thresholds – Invest in Türkiye
2. Can my spouse and children be included?
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The investor’s spouse and eligible minor children may generally be included under the same qualifying investment. Eligibility depends on family circumstances, custody arrangements, and supporting civil-status documents. Adult children generally require a separate legal assessment.
3. Do I need to live in Türkiye?
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The program does not generally require investors to reside continuously in Türkiye before or after acquiring citizenship. However, obtaining an investor residence permit forms part of the application procedure, and personal attendance may be required for certain administrative and biometric steps.
Investor residence permit information – Invest in Türkiye
4. Can the process be handled through a power of attorney?
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A substantial part of the investment, due-diligence, documentation, and application process can be coordinated through a properly issued power of attorney. Personal attendance may still be required for residence permit formalities, biometrics, or other procedures depending on the applicant’s circumstances and current administrative practice.
5. How long does the citizenship process take?
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Timelines vary according to the investment route, document readiness, authority workload, and security reviews. In current practice, the citizenship decision stage often takes approximately four to six months after a complete application is filed. No specific completion date can be guaranteed.
• CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION
Take the Next Step
with Legal Clarity
Tell us about your investment objectives and family circumstances. Our legal team will assess your position, identify the appropriate route, and explain the next steps.
• Contact Us
Tell Us About Your
Citizenship Plans
Share a few details about your investment objectives and family circumstances. Our legal team will review your enquiry and contact you to discuss the appropriate next steps.
Address
First Avenue Istanbul AVM
C Block, Floor 2, No. 30
Beylikdüzü, Istanbul, Türkiye
Phone
+90 532 505 3130
[email protected]
Working Hours
Monday to Friday 09:00 to 18:00
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Last updated: 01 August 2026
The information available through TurkishCitizenship.Lawyer is provided by Tenha Law Firm for general informational purposes concerning Turkish citizenship by investment and related legal procedures. By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge the following limitations.
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