Istanbul Property for Turkish Citizenship by Investment: Straightforward Requirements

May 5, 2025

Buying Istanbul property for Turkish citizenship requires a real estate investment of at least US$400,000. This allows you, your spouse, and your children under 18 to apply directly for citizenship, with visa-free or eVisa access to more than 110 countries and territories. Turkish real estate also offers growth potential, supported by the country’s strategic location and strong market momentum.

As of early 2025, the program had granted citizenship to more than 40,000 investors and attracted approximately US$15 billion in direct investment into the Turkish economy. Notably, 95% of investors chose the real estate route, drawn by its growth potential and a steady average annual rise in prices.

In the first quarter of 2025, 335,786 homes were sold across Türkiye, up 20.1% year on year. In Istanbul alone, home sales rose 20.4% year on year, accounting for more than 16% of all sales nationwide.

With clear investment requirements, a transparent review process, and the growth potential of the real estate market, the Turkish citizenship by investment program offers a strategic option for investors looking to secure a second citizenship and diversify their global asset portfolio.

Investment potential of the Turkish real estate market

Located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Türkiye has distinct advantages in geopolitics, culture, and trade. It is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations, known for its pleasant climate, striking landscapes, and rich cultural and historical heritage. According to the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the country receives around 35 million international arrivals a year.

Home to nearly one-fifth of the country’s population, Istanbul is Türkiye’s largest city. Situated on the ancient Silk Road, this 2,600-year-old city blends the mystique of the East with the modernity of the West. It served as the capital of powerful empires, including the Roman, Byzantine, Latin, and Ottoman empires. Together, these qualities give Istanbul considerable real estate investment potential.

Straightforward requirements for your family’s second citizenship

Through a qualifying real estate investment, you, your spouse, and your children under 18 can obtain Turkish citizenship directly, with the same rights as other Turkish citizens. A Turkish passport provides visa-free or eVisa access to more than 111 countries and makes it easier to apply for visas to the EU and the Schengen Area (France, Germany, Italy, Greece, and others). Turkish citizens may also be eligible to apply for a U.S. E-2 treaty investor visa, which allows them to live in the United States while directing an investment there, under the bilateral treaty between the United States and Türkiye; U.S. rules set additional requirements for those who acquired citizenship through investment.

Processing typically takes around 18 months. The program’s requirements are straightforward:

• A minimum property holding period of just 3 years, among the shortest of any citizenship by investment program.
• No medical examination required.
• No asset declaration required.
• Open to applicants of most nationalities.
• No upper age limit; no education, work experience, or language requirements.
• No requirement to reside in Türkiye.

Why choosing IMM Group is a strategic decision

The global investment migration landscape is constantly shifting and increasingly complex. Investors need an advisory partner who not only helps them build a strong application but also gives their family peace of mind about the future. For the Turkish citizenship by investment program, as for all of our global investment migration solutions, IMM Group acts as a strategic advisory partner, supporting you with experience and integrity.

As a pioneer with more than 21 years of hands-on experience in Vietnam, IMM Group does not act as a sales agent. We do more than advise — we design investment migration solutions built on:

• Rigorous due diligence and risk management: Having successfully handled hundreds of applications, including complex cases, we conduct multi-layered project due diligence and protect investors’ interests rigorously, including during periods of market stress.
• In-depth professional consulting and full transparency: Every IMM Group advisor and case manager holds an investment migration advisory certification from the Investment Migration Council (IMC). Our team analyzes benefits and risks in full, so you can make decisions based on complete and accurate information. We put our clients’ long-term interests first.
• Integrity and commitment every step of the way: Guided by our philosophy, “Serving with Authentic Values,” IMM Group stays with you from the first step until you have settled in your new country. Integrity is our foundation, reflected in our readiness to stand up for clients’ interests and to proactively refund service fees when risks beyond the client’s control arise, as set out in the contract.
• Give and receive: By choosing IMM Group, you join us in supporting the work of the Be Better Foundation, reflecting the social responsibility and human values we pursue.

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