Real estate
US$400,000+
Acquire qualifying property and register the required three-year restriction.
The investment may involve one or more eligible properties, subject to valuation and title-deed requirements.
Explore this routeTurkish Citizenship by Investment 2026
Compare official investment routes and understand the practical steps before beginning a Turkish citizenship application.
Tell us about your goals and an Ikamet specialist will explain the appropriate next steps.
Choose an investment route
Each pathway has its own qualifying authority, evidence and holding conditions.
Capital investment
US$500,000+
Use an eligible deposit, fixed-capital, bond, fund or private-pension route.
The qualifying authority and three-year holding conditions depend on the selected investment.
Discuss this routeJob creation
50 employees
Create qualifying employment for at least 50 people in Türkiye.
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security must verify that the employment requirement is met.
Discuss this routeOfficial thresholds: Investment eligibility is subject to verification by the competent Turkish authority.
How the application works
The exact sequence depends on the route, applicant, family documents and official verification.
Choose the investment route
Confirm the eligible route, budget, family structure and practical timeline.
Complete due diligence
Verify the investment, ownership, valuation and source-document requirements.
Make the qualifying investment
Complete the transaction and register any mandatory restriction or holding commitment.
Obtain eligibility confirmation
The competent authority verifies that the chosen investment meets the programme rules.
Prepare the citizenship file
Complete the residence and citizenship stages with the required family documents.
Follow the official decision
Track official requests and complete identity and passport steps after approval.
What the route can offer
Understand the practical features before deciding whether the programme fits your goals.
Family application
A qualifying investor may include an eligible spouse and dependent children under the applicable rules.
No pre-application stay
The investment route does not impose a long residence period before the citizenship application.
Multiple investment routes
Property, capital, deposit, fund, pension, bond and employment options may qualify.
Professional coordination
Ikamet coordinates the practical file with licensed legal and specialist partners where required.
Citizenship tools and guides
Move from initial research to a clearer investment and application plan.
Citizenship by investment
Explore the property route, valuation, title deed and three-year restriction.
Cost calculator
Estimate investment-related costs using your route and family size.
Process and timeline
Understand the stages from initial planning to the official decision.
Citizenship FAQ
Read concise answers to common citizenship-by-investment questions.
Turn your investment goals into a clear plan
Ikamet can help coordinate the route, documentation and specialist support required for your circumstances.
Ikamet is a private company, not a government authority. Investment does not guarantee citizenship; official checks and the final decision apply.
Citizenship by investment FAQ
What is the minimum property investment?
The current minimum is US$400,000 in qualifying property, with the required restriction against transfer for at least three years.
What are the other investment thresholds?
Qualifying capital, deposit, bond, fund and pension routes generally require US$500,000. Job creation requires at least 50 people.
Can my family apply with me?
An eligible spouse and dependent children may be included. Family circumstances and supporting documents must satisfy the current rules.
Must I live in Türkiye before applying?
The investment route does not require a long pre-application residence period, but statutory residence and filing steps still apply.
Is citizenship guaranteed after investing?
No. Meeting an investment threshold does not guarantee approval. Citizenship remains subject to official checks and the final decision.
Can I sell the property later?
The qualifying property must carry the required three-year restriction. Sale may be considered after that obligation has been completed.
