Requirements for Turkish citizenship by property
- Buy one or more properties with a total value of at least US$400,000 or its equivalent.
- A valuation report by a licensed appraiser showing the value is not below the required amount.
- The money transferred through a bank and converted at a Turkish bank, with a currency conversion certificate.
- A 3-year no-sale commitment annotated on the title deed.
- The property must have a title deed; it can be ready or under construction with a notarised contract.
Steps to citizenship
- Choosing the property: we suggest eligible properties and arrange a visit in person or by video call.
- Valuation and transfer: the valuation report, the money transfer and the currency conversion certificate.
- Title deed: ownership transferred to you, with the 3-year no-sale annotation.
- Certificate of conformity: issued by the land registry, confirming the investment meets the citizenship rules.
- Residence and citizenship file: a residence permit, then the citizenship application for you and your family.
- Decision and passport: after the decision you receive Turkish ID cards and apply for passports.
How long does it take?
It depends on how complete the documents are and the number of family members; from filing to decision it usually takes several months. We follow the file and update you at each stage.
Documents usually required
- Passports of all family members, with sworn translations.
- Birth certificates and marriage certificate, translated and certified.
- Recent passport photos.
- Property documents: title deed, valuation report, currency conversion certificate and certificate of conformity.
The final list is set by the authorities for each case; we send you the complete list before you start.
Why Hurr Emlak?
We show you eligible properties in Trabzon, check each property's papers before you pay, and handle translation, valuation, title deed and the citizenship file with you. After the purchase we also help with residence, utilities and renting out if you wish.
