Program Overview
Secure citizenship in Turkey through La Vida’s expert guidance.
Turkey (officially known as Türkiye) offers one of the most attractive Citizenship by Investment programs globally, with a range of carefully selected real estate opportunities that qualify for the program. La Vida provides access to investment options across Turkey, guiding clients through every stage of the process, from selecting a suitable property to navigating legal requirements and securing Turkish citizenship. With a minimum investment starting from $400,000, applicants can obtain Turkish citizenship in as little as six months, offering a fast and efficient route to a second passport. Contact us today to begin your journey toward a second citizenship and greater global mobility.
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Turkey launched its citizenship by investment program in 2016 following the success of golden visa programs in Europe. The Turkish Golden Visa program grants residency, citizenship and a Turkish passport to applicants investing in real estate. Turkey is strategically located as a hub between Europe, Asia and Africa, offering strong market links and connections for travel and trade. It is ideally placed for families looking to establish both residency and business.
Investment from $400,000
Full family residency
Flexible. No residency requirement
Citizenship in 3-6 months
Easy Travel Access to 140 Destinations
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Applicants will need to invest a minimum of $400,000 in Turkish Real Estate.
The Turkish citizenship investment program allows the main applicant to include their spouse and dependent children.
All applicants will need to be of good character and undergo the Turkish government’s due diligence formalities. Investors must provide:
There is no minimum stay requirement to renew and retain citizenship in Turkey.
Türkiye Citizenship · La Vida Passport Value Index
What would a Türkiye passport add to yours?
A second passport should complement your current one, not duplicate it. Our free Passport Value Report compares Türkiye with your existing passport and shows exactly what extra access — by destinations, GDP and travel — the combination unlocks.
Compare your passports →The real estate route is particularly attractive for investors in Turkey. This requires a property purchase of a minimum of $400,000+ fees, making Turkey one of the lowest cost citizenship by investment programs on the market.
An overview and illustrative guide to the steps and approximate timelines involved in the citizenship by investment application process. Please note these timelines can vary dependent on individual applications and any complexities involved.
Book your free consultation with La Vida’s team of experts to discuss and decide which program and investment route is best suited to you and your family. Our experienced consultants will provide you with a personalised quotation which will cover all applicable fees. They will advise and guide you through the entire process in detail.
For your peace of mind, before you commit, La Vida will run a pre-application background check to ensure your application will meet the eligibility criteria and is then likely to be successful. Once this has been completed and you are happy to proceed, you can formally initiate the process by signing our Client Facilitator agreement and paying the pre-application deposit.
Consult with La Vida and choose a property investment. This can be done remotely, including off-plan or by visiting Turkey. Once you have chosen your property, you can then apply for a residence permit for all family members and open a Turkish bank account.
As a foreign investor, once you have completed the property investment, we can submit the application to the government with all relevant documents and certifications. Following a government review of the application, citizenship normally takes 3-4 months to be issued.
A Turkish passport provides easy access to 140 destinations worldwide, of which 80 are fully visa-free and a further 60 are accessible via visa on arrival, eTA or eVisa.This represents 26.0% of global GDP and 41.4% of worldwide travel, placing Turkey 120th in the La Vida Passport Value Index. Turkey also holds out the possibility of eventual visa free access to the EU. Currently, talks are ongoing, although Turkey has some way to go to meet EU conditions. Turkey holds some good global connections. They have an E-2 Visa treaty with the USA, which means Turkish citizens are eligible to apply for US residency, through the E-2 Visa program, providing they have resided in Turkey for a minimum of three years.
Turkey offers considerable benefits for applicants investing in Turkish citizenship and residency. Citizenship enables you to live, work or study within Turkey, with no minimum stay requirement and full family inclusion for a spouse and dependent children. As a Turkish citizen, obtaining a Schengen visa for European travel is generally straightforward. See the section above for the full passport access breakdown and the E-2 Treaty route to US residency.
Türkiye offers a stable and familiar lifestyle for investors who choose to spend time in the country. Its major cities provide modern infrastructure, established residential areas and a wide range of international services. English is increasingly used within professional and business environments. Investors value Turkey for its blend of tradition, convenience and global connectivity, underpinned by a straightforward residency framework.
Daily life in Turkey is shaped by established neighbourhoods and reliable services. Istanbul and Ankara offer well-developed amenities and international schools, while coastal regions provide a quieter residential setting. This diversity gives investors flexibility to choose a lifestyle that suits them, from metropolitan convenience to calmer seasonal living.
Turkey’s private healthcare sector is one of its most competitive advantages, with internationally trained physicians and modern facilities accessible across major cities. The country has become a recognised destination for medical treatment and elective procedures. This combination of quality and affordability provides dependable medical access.
Turkey maintains a large and diverse economy supported by manufacturing, services and a strategic location connecting Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Investors benefit from a mature real estate market that offers accessibility at the citizenship threshold and a broad range of property types.
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La Vida has extensive experience of all the Golden Visa programs in Europe. In addition to Turkey, we can advise on Portugal, Malta, Spain and Greece. We also offer citizenship by investment options in the Caribbean. La Vida has extensive global reach with our expert team having helped clients in over 160 countries worldwide.
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