A complete 2026 guide to obtaining Turkish citizenship through real estate investment with updated requirements and legal procedures.<\/p>\n
Buy property worth at least USD 400,000 and you, your spouse and your children under 18 can apply for Turkish citizenship.<\/p>\n
At Elka Homes, we manage the whole process from Alanya, from choosing the property to receiving your Turkish ID card.<\/p>\n
You get both a passport and a real property that can earn rental income.<\/p>\n
Your spouse and children under 18 become citizens in the same application.<\/p>\n
You don’t have to live in T\u00fcrkiye, and there is no language test.<\/p>\n
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to more than 110 countries with a Turkish passport.<\/p>\n
Rent out your property and sell it after 3 years without losing your citizenship.<\/p>\n
T\u00fcrkiye does not require you to give up your current citizenship.*<\/p>\n
* Check your own country’s dual citizenship rules as well. Some countries require notification, others don’t allow dual citizenship.<\/em><\/p>\n Legal basis: Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901 and its Implementing Regulation. Because the rules can change, we recheck current legislation for every application.<\/p>\n If any of these values is below the threshold or they don’t match, the application stops. We check all of this before you buy.<\/p>\n We’ll send you our current listings in Alanya from USD 400,000, with photos, prices and valuation details.<\/p>\n Detached villas with private pools and large gardens, for family life and long-term value growth. From $400,000.<\/p>\n Penthouses and large apartments in gated complexes with pool, spa and security. Easy to rent and low-maintenance. From $400,000.<\/p>\n Several apartments with a combined value above USD 400,000: citizenship plus multiple rental incomes. From $400,000 in total.<\/p>\n See citizenship-eligible listings \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n The title deed fee is 4% of the sale price; for example USD 16,000 on a USD 400,000 property. How the title deed fee is split between buyer and seller depends on the contract. Valuation, translation, notary, residence permit and application fees are calculated separately, based on the number of people. We will send you a personal net cost table via WhatsApp.<\/p>\n With complete documents, the process usually takes 4\u20136 months. We’re with you at every step.<\/p>\n Documents issued abroad must be apostilled, translated into Turkish by a sworn translator and notarised.<\/p>\n The document list can vary by applicant. We prepare your personal list at the first meeting.<\/p>\n We prepare a clear total cost breakdown for the property you choose.<\/p>\n Most of these are easy to avoid if they’re spotted before you buy.<\/p>\n You need to buy property worth at least USD 400,000 or the equivalent in foreign currency. The title deed fee and other costs are not included in this amount.<\/p><\/details>\n With complete documents, it usually takes 4\u20136 months from choosing a property to receiving your ID card. It may vary with institutional workload and your file.<\/p><\/details>\n No. There is no residency requirement for citizenship by investment. A short-term residence permit is issued during the application, but you don’t have to live in T\u00fcrkiye.<\/p><\/details>\n No. There is no language requirement for citizenship by investment.<\/p><\/details>\n Yes. Your spouse and children under 18 receive citizenship in the same file. Children over 18 must apply separately.<\/p><\/details>\n Yes. You can buy several properties with a combined value above USD 400,000. The valuation, DAB and annotation requirements must be met for each property.<\/p><\/details>\n Yes. Off-plan properties can also be used with a notarised promise-to-sell agreement and an annotation on the title deed.<\/p><\/details>\n After 3 years from the title deed date you can sell to a third party; this sale does not affect your citizenship. Selling to the previous owner or their first-degree relatives, however, can lead to cancellation of the investment certificate even after 3 years.<\/p><\/details>\n T\u00fcrkiye does not require it. However, your own country’s rules may differ, so check them before applying.<\/p><\/details>\n We support you at every stage: property selection, legal checks, valuation, banking and DAB, title transfer, certificate of conformity, residence permit and the citizenship application.<\/p><\/details>\n Tell us your budget and family details, and we’ll prepare suitable properties, the total cost and a timeline for you, free of charge.<\/p>\nEligibility requirements<\/h2>\n
Three values on the title deed must match<\/h3>\n
Citizenship-eligible property options<\/h2>\n
Sea-view villas<\/h3>\n
Spacious residence apartments<\/h3>\n
Multi-apartment investment package<\/h3>\n
Title deed fee and total cost<\/h3>\n
From title deed to passport in 6 steps<\/h2>\n
Required documents and additional costs<\/h2>\n
Documents<\/h3>\n
Costs on top of the property price<\/h3>\n
5 mistakes that delay applications<\/h2>\n
Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n
What is the minimum investment for citizenship?<\/summary>
How long does the process take?<\/summary>
Do I have to live in T\u00fcrkiye?<\/summary>
Do I need to speak Turkish?<\/summary>
Can my family become citizens too?<\/summary>
Can I reach USD 400,000 by buying more than one property?<\/summary>
Is an off-plan property eligible?<\/summary>
When can I sell the property?<\/summary>
Do I have to give up my current citizenship?<\/summary>
Which stages does Elka Homes help with?<\/summary>
Let’s plan your citizenship together<\/h2>\n