{"id":102334,"date":"2026-10-09T19:49:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T12:49:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immgroup.com\/imm-group\/buy-property-in-turkey-for-citizenship\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T23:56:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T16:56:57","slug":"buy-property-in-turkey-for-citizenship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immgroup.com\/en\/turkey\/buy-property-in-turkey-for-citizenship\/","title":{"rendered":"Buy Property in Turkey for Citizenship from US$400,000"},"content":{"rendered":"

Buy Property in Turkey for Citizenship from US$400,000 \u2014 Potential 3\u20135% Annual Rental Yield and One of the Few Remaining Direct Routes to a Second Citizenship<\/h1>\n

When you buy property in Turkey for citizenship, a single investment from US$400,000 can deliver three layers of value at once: a tangible asset valued in US dollars and held in your own name, potential rental income in hard currency, and second citizenship for you, your spouse, and your children under 18 \u2014 in T\u00fcrkiye, a strategic business gateway linking Asia, Europe, and Africa.<\/p>\n

Updated August 2026<\/p>\n

US$400,000<\/p>\n

Minimum property value, held in the investor’s name and supported by an independent valuation<\/p>\n

3 years<\/p>\n

Holding period \u2014 after that, you can sell the property and keep your citizenship<\/p>\n

~3\u20135%<\/p>\n

Potential annual rental yield<\/p>\n

110+<\/p>\n

Visa-free or eVisa destinations \u2014 not including the Schengen Area or the United States<\/p>\n

Your family<\/p>\n

Your spouse and unmarried children under 18 can receive citizenship alongside you<\/p>\n

\"Video<\/p>\n

01 The fundamentals<\/p>\n

Real estate held in your own name \u2014 with a direct pathway to citizenship<\/h2>\n

Under T\u00fcrkiye’s citizenship by investment program, investors who buy real estate worth at least US$400,000 and hold it for 3 years can be granted citizenship directly \u2014 full citizen status, not just a residence permit \u2014 together with their spouse and children under 18. This is what sets it apart from programs that grant residence rights only.<\/p>\n

The US$400,000 remains in an asset held in your name \u2014 it is not a non-refundable contribution.<\/p>\n

02 Market context<\/p>\n

Many European citizenship programs have closed \u2014 T\u00fcrkiye still offers a US$400,000 threshold tied to an asset in your own name<\/h2>\n

June 18, 2020<\/p>\n

Moldova \u2014 program abolished<\/h4>\n

November 1, 2020<\/p>\n

Republic of Cyprus \u2014 program closed<\/h4>\n

April 5, 2022<\/p>\n

Bulgaria \u2014 program abolished<\/h4>\n

December 31, 2022<\/p>\n

Montenegro \u2014 program closed<\/h4>\n

April 29, 2025<\/p>\n

Malta, Case C-181\/23 \u2014 the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) rules the program in breach of EU law<\/h4>\n

July 24, 2025<\/p>\n

Malta \u2014 program ended; Act XXI of 2025 replaces the previous citizenship-by-investment framework<\/h4>\n

Following the ruling in Case C-181\/23, no European Union (EU) member state currently operates a program granting citizenship directly through investment at a publicly stated investment amount. Beyond T\u00fcrkiye, citizenship by investment programs remain available elsewhere, for example in the Caribbean (Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis). Since July 1, 2024, the Caribbean programs have raised their minimum investment to US$200,000, and mandatory interviews have applied since 2023.<\/p>\n

03 One investment, five layers of value<\/p>\n

One investment, five layers of value<\/h2>\n

A<\/p>\n

Permanent citizenship for your family<\/h4>\n

The program can grant permanent citizenship to your family (spouse and children under 18).<\/p>\n

B<\/p>\n

Freehold ownership of the property<\/h4>\n

Freehold ownership of the property \u2014 protected by law.<\/p>\n

C<\/p>\n

Liquidity after 3 years, under your control<\/h4>\n

After 3 years, the property can be sold at the prevailing market price \u2014 a clear exit plan that stays under your control.<\/p>\n

D<\/p>\n

A potential source of passive income<\/h4>\n

You can start renting out the property as soon as it is handed over \u2014 a potential source of passive income.<\/p>\n

E<\/p>\n

A crossroads of Asia and Europe<\/h4>\n

A crossroads of Asia and Europe \u2014 with a dynamic, modern environment for education and business.<\/p>\n

04 From contract to passport<\/p>\n

A six-step roadmap to citizenship \u2014 the key step is securing property ownership<\/h2>\n

1<\/p>\n

Deposit and eligibility assessment<\/p>\n

Sign the agreement and make an exploratory visit to the development if needed.<\/p>\n

2<\/p>\n

Sign the service agreement and engage a lawyer<\/p>\n

Set up legal representation in T\u00fcrkiye.<\/p>\n

Key step<\/p>\n

3<\/p>\n

Establish property ownership<\/p>\n

Sign the sales contract, complete the investment, and receive the title deed and the Certificate of Conformity \u2014 the basis that triggers every subsequent step.<\/p>\n

4<\/p>\n

Trip 1 \u2014 biometrics<\/p>\n

Submit the residence permit application under the investment route.<\/p>\n

5<\/p>\n

Trip 2 and citizenship application<\/p>\n

Steps 4 and 5 can be completed during Trip 1 if you stay for more than 10 working days.<\/p>\n

6<\/p>\n

Citizenship and passport<\/p>\n

Obtain your Turkish ID card and passport from the Turkish authorities.<\/p>\n

Investors travel to T\u00fcrkiye at least twice; the remaining formalities can be handled under a power of attorney.<\/p>\n

05 Setting the right expectations<\/p>\n

What does Turkish citizenship by investment offer investors?<\/h2>\n