Citizenship-eligible property in Turkey

Citizenship eligible property in Turkey: choosing the right asset

Citizenship eligible property in Turkey is not a special category of building. Any title-deeded real estate can count, provided the purchase meets the USD 400,000 threshold, the valuation supports it and the three-year no-sale annotation is registered. The choice of asset therefore matters as much for your future plans as for the application.

One unit or several

In practice, you can reach the threshold with one property or with several bought within the qualifying period. One larger home is simpler to manage; two smaller apartments can be easier to let and to sell separately after three years.

Thinking about the exit

Because you must hold the property for at least three years, liquidity matters. Central, well-connected homes usually resell more easily. The application itself is decided by the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs; see our citizenship and residence service for the steps we handle.

Price levels and where buyers look

A single purchase of USD 400,000 is easiest in central and premium districts such as Beşiktaş, Şişli and Sarıyer. In outer districts, the same budget often buys a large family home, or two apartments that together meet the threshold. Developers in some projects also sell several units to one buyer for this purpose.

Who uses this route and what comes next

Typical buyers are families planning long-term mobility, business owners and investors who want both an asset and a second citizenship. Before you commit, we check the valuation risk, the payment route and the title deed. Next, read our citizenship guide, then ask for a shortlist of qualifying options.

A realistic timeline

Finding and checking a qualifying property usually takes a few weeks. The valuation, payment and title deed transfer follow. After that, the annotation is registered and the residence and citizenship applications are prepared. Processing times are set by the authorities, so we never promise a date.

How citizenship through real estate works

Turkey grants citizenship to foreign investors who buy real estate worth at least USD 400,000 and commit not to sell it for three years. The value is established by an official valuation report from a licensed appraiser, and the commitment is recorded as an annotation on the title deed. The purchase price must be paid through a Turkish bank, and the foreign currency is documented with a currency purchase certificate (DAB). Your spouse and children under 18 can be included in the same application.

What “citizenship eligible” means on this site

A listing carries this label when a qualifying purchase is possible in that project: either a unit priced at USD 400,000 or more, or several units that together reach the threshold. It does not mean that every unit in the project qualifies. Eligibility always depends on the specific title deed, the valuation result and the history of the property; a unit that has already been used for a citizenship application, for example, cannot be used again.

How we check a property before you buy

• Title deed status and any annotations, mortgages or restrictions
• Expected valuation compared with the agreed price, so the report does not fall short of USD 400,000
• Payment route through a Turkish bank and the documents the application will need
• Whether the project is completed or, if off-plan, when a title deed can be issued in your name

After the purchase

Once the title deed carries the three-year annotation, the application is prepared with the property documents, identity and family records, translations and the bank certificate. Our citizenship and residence support coordinates these steps, and our guide to Turkish citizenship by investment through real estate explains requirements and timelines in detail. Decisions on citizenship are made by the Turkish authorities; no adviser can guarantee approval.

Related pages

• Costs and taxes when buying property in Turkey
• Property for sale in Istanbul
• Search all citizenship-eligible listings with filters

Frequently asked questions