Turkey Citizenship by Investment: Cost, Requirements & Processing Time (2026)
The short version
Turkey Citizenship by Investment requires a minimum investment of €368,000 (real estate route), with residency in ~3–9 months and direct citizenship on approval.
Investment routes compared
| Route type | Amount (EUR) | Notes | Primary? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | €368,000USD 400,000 | Real estate purchase (residential or commercial), held 3 years. Combined properties allowed. Valuation and DAB currency document must all show ≥USD 400K. | Most common |
| Capital transfer | €460,000USD 500,000 deposit | Fixed-term deposit in a Turkish bank, 3 years. | |
| Government bonds | €460,000USD 500,000 | Turkish government bonds, 3 years. | |
| Company shares / equity | €460,000USD 500,000 | Fixed capital contribution to a Turkish company. |
Eligibility check
Do your investable assets meet Turkey's golden-visa minimum?
Investable assets: $400,000
A ~$375k investable-asset profile is close to this threshold.
Source: Türkiye Citizenship by Investment · checked 2026-04-16
Modelled estimate from published thresholds — not immigration, legal, or tax advice. Covers income / savings / age only; other eligibility gates are not modelled.
Check against your savingsAt a glance
- €368,000 minimum qualifying investment
- ~3–9 months expected end-to-end processing
- Direct citizenship on approval citizenship timeline
- No Schengen access travel rights
- No minimum stay physical-presence requirement
Physical presence: No residency requirement — this is a citizenship-by-investment programme, not a residency-by-investment programme.
Official program source · Source: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Interior — Directorate General of Migration Management · Last verified Jul 16, 2026 (7 weeks ago) · Verify current rules with an authorized immigration adviser or the destination's consulate before applying.
Next review 2026-11-01.