A World of Possibilities
Why Türkiye
A crossroads of civilisations spanning two continents, with Istanbul itself divided by the Bosphorus. Home to 85 million people, a G20 economy and more than 50 million visitors a year.
For investors the case is straightforward. Foreign property ownership is well established, the infrastructure is modern, the domestic market is large, and the location connects Europe, the Gulf and Central Asia.
Programme overview
Türkiye introduced its Citizenship by Investment Programme in 2017 under Article 12 of the Citizenship Law. Investors qualify through an approved real estate or financial route, and receive citizenship together with their spouse and children under 18.
The most used route by far is the $400,000 real estate purchase. Turkish citizenship also opens more than 110 destinations visa-free and makes you eligible for the U.S. E-2 investor visa under the bilateral treaty with the United States, a combination few other programmes can offer.
Programme advantages
The reasons Türkiye has become the most used investment-citizenship route in the region.
Türkiye holds a bilateral treaty with the United States. Turkish citizens can apply for the E-2 visa, establish a business there and live in the US with their family.
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 110 destinations, including Japan, Singapore, South Korea and most of Latin America.
Unlike donation programmes, the real estate route gives you a physical asset. Prices have grown consistently, and the property can be sold after the three-year holding period.
No obligation to live in or relocate to Türkiye. The process runs remotely through a power of attorney, with visits required only for biometrics.
Turkish law recognises dual citizenship. You keep the nationality you already hold while obtaining a Turkish passport.
The main application covers your spouse and dependent children under 18 under the same investment, at no additional investment cost.
Investment options
Every route requires a minimum three-year holding period. Which one suits you depends on whether you want an asset that earns or capital you can simply park.
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Government fees
These are in addition to the investment amount and vary with the route and the size of your family.
All figures are based on the latest available information and are subject to change. You receive a full written cost breakdown before anything is submitted.
Application process
Six to eight months from start to finish. Here is what each stage involves, and who handles it.
Book a private consultationWe review your profile, confirm you qualify and set out the route that suits you. A formal engagement agreement is signed before anything begins.
A Turkish tax ID is obtained for the main applicant. It is required for every financial transaction in Türkiye, from opening a bank account to registering a property.
A power of attorney is issued to our legal team in Türkiye, authorising them to act for you on the purchase, the bank account, the permit application and the citizenship file.
The qualifying investment is made. For real estate the purchase is finalised and the title deed (TAPU) is registered in your name with the three-year no-sale notation.
The residence permit application is filed. Since February 2026 Istanbul's Provincial Directorate of Migration Management runs a priority biometrics procedure, so the permit approval and the citizenship submission can be completed in a single visit.
With the permit in hand, the file goes to the Provincial Directorate of Civil Registration and Nationality, which runs a full background check and due diligence review.
On approval you attend the nearest embassy to give biometrics for the national ID and passport. The passport is typically printed and delivered within two to three weeks.
Eligibility and timeline
Three questions every investor asks before they start. Here are the answers in full.
Documentation
You receive a personalised checklist after the first call. Nothing is submitted until every item is complete.
We obtain the valuation, the certificate and the title deed on your behalf under the power of attorney. You do not need to be in the country for any of it.
Visa-free access
The Turkish passport gives visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 110 countries, including Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Brazil and most of Latin America and the Caribbean. Turkish citizens are also eligible for the US E-2 investor visa, a dimension few other passports can match.
Our portfolio
Each listing meets the $400,000 threshold and comes with a government-approved valuation.
Citizenship eligible
Citizenship eligible
Citizenship eligibleWhy Best House Turkey
We are a property company first. The citizenship file is handled by our own legal team, not passed to a third party you never meet.
We have been selling property in Istanbul since long before the citizenship programme existed. That means we know which developments hold their value, and which ones only look good on a brochure.
Families and investors from the Gulf, Europe, Central Asia and the Far East have bought through us, many of them returning for a second purchase.
Real estate, investment funds, bank deposit or government bonds. We walk you through the trade-offs of each and help you pick the one that matches your plans, not ours.
The properties we show you are ones we represent directly. Prices are what the developer charges, with no hidden margin added for foreign buyers.
You are not handed between departments. The same person stays with your file from the eligibility check through to the passport collection.
The Capital Markets Board valuation, the currency certificate, the title deed and the citizenship file are all prepared by our team, which is what keeps the timeline predictable.
Client reviews
They walked me through mortgage options in clear language, even arranged interpretation for the legal documents.
”From the first call to the final signature, everything was handled with care and professionalism.
”From the first consultation to receiving the title deed, I experienced a highly professional and supportive service.
”Finding the right property in Istanbul seemed overwhelming at first, but the team made everything so much easier.
”I was looking for an investment property in Istanbul and had many concerns about the legal aspects.
”Buying property in a foreign country can be stressful, but this team made the entire process seamless.
”The consultants carefully explained every detail while offering options that suited my needs.
”This team is really reassuring. I bought my apartment and they followed up very closely with expert reports.
”From the moment we reached out, Best House Turkey turned our property search into an enjoyable experience.
”Our journey to owning a home in Istanbul was made effortless thanks to the exceptional guidance.
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