Turkish citizenship by buying property from USD 400,000
A Turkish passport through property purchase from USD 400,000: program conditions, steps to citizenship for the whole family, common pitfalls and eligible listings in Alanya.
New Time Investment is a real estate agency in Alanya (Antalya, Turkey). We help international buyers choose, buy and rent apartments, villas and commercial property, complete the deal, obtain a residence permit and manage property.
Services
Property sales in Alanya
Apartment and villa rentals
Property management
Residence permit & Turkish citizenship assistance
Antalya airport transfers
Legal support for the transaction
Alanya districts
Mahmutlar
Oba
Avsallar
Kargıcak
Kestel
Tosmur
Cikcilli
Centre
Türkiye is one of the few countries where a passport can be obtained through property: buy real estate worth at least 400,000 US dollars, commit to holding it for three years — and apply for citizenship for yourself, your spouse and children under 18.
Investment threshold: from 400,000 USD by TAPU valuation
Holding period: minimum 3 years, no resale
Family included: spouse and children under 18
Residency requirement: no permanent residence required
How the properties on this page are selected
Below are catalog properties priced from {usd} (≈ {eur} at an approximate rate). This is a pre-selection by listing price: the law looks at the appraised value in the licensed valuation report recorded in the TAPU, not the asking price.
The threshold can also be met with several properties combined — as long as the total appraised value is at least 400,000 USD and every TAPU carries the three-year no-sale annotation.
How the program works
Program conditions
Citizenship by real estate investment has been available since 2017; the current threshold of 400,000 US dollars has applied since 13 June 2022. The investment is confirmed by a licensed (SPK) appraiser's report and a TAPU record with a three-year no-sale commitment.
One or several properties with a combined appraised value of at least 400,000 USD
Payment by bank transfer with confirmations (currency conversion follows Central Bank rules)
A three-year no-sale commitment annotated directly in the TAPU
Clean record: no convictions or national security concerns
What a Turkish passport gives you
Visa-free or simplified entry to a long list of countries (the list changes — check with the Turkish MFA)
Citizenship for the whole family at once: spouse and minor children
The right to live, work and run a business in Türkiye without permits
Access to public healthcare and education
Türkiye allows dual citizenship — but check your own country's rules
Eligibility for the US E-2 investor visa (Türkiye is a treaty country)
The path to the passport, step by step
Select the property (or several) to meet the threshold — we verify legal cleanliness and program eligibility
Licensed appraisal: the appraised value must cover 400,000 USD
Deal and TAPU with the 3-year no-sale annotation; payment by bank transfers
Certificate of Conformity (Uygunluk Belgesi) from the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization
Investor residence permit for the applicant (short procedure, presence needed for biometrics)
Citizenship application and decision; once approved — passports for the whole family
In practice the full path from choosing a property to the passport takes several months. Personal presence is needed only at specific steps — most can be done by power of attorney.
Common mistakes that sink applications
Cash payments or payments via third parties — without bank confirmations the investment does not count
Contract price is fine but the TAPU appraisal is below the threshold — only the appraised value counts
Buying from a foreigner or a property already used in the program — such deals do not qualify
Selling before three years — grounds for revoking citizenship
Citizenship or residence permit: which to choose
If the budget is below 400,000 USD, another program applies — a short-term residence permit through property purchase from 200,000 USD. It is not a passport, but a full legal status with the right to live in Türkiye and renew. Details and a property selection are on our residence permit page.
Questions and answers
Can the 400,000 USD be split across several properties?
Yes. The threshold is the combined appraised value; every property must carry the three-year no-sale annotation. Two apartments of 200,000 USD each qualify.
Do I have to live in Türkiye permanently?
No. The program requires neither permanent residence nor language or history exams. You come in person only for specific steps (biometrics); much is handled by power of attorney.
Who gets citizenship together with the investor?
The spouse and children under 18 are included in one application. Parents and adult children are not — they need their own grounds.
What happens after three years — can I sell?
Yes. After three years the commitment expires and the property can be sold — citizenship is retained.
Is dual citizenship allowed?
Türkiye does not require renouncing your current passport. Your own country's rules may differ — check before applying.
Do mortgages or developer installments qualify?
Only the part actually paid and confirmed by bank documents counts. Encumbrances on the threshold amount put the application at risk — review such schemes with a lawyer before the deal.
How long does the process take?
The deal and TAPU take days; the certificate of conformity, residence permit and application review add months. A realistic horizon for the whole path is six months and up; the state guarantees no exact timelines.
Important
This page is informational and reflects the rules as of publication. Program conditions change by regulation: thresholds, document lists and procedures get updated. Before a deal, verify with official sources — the Directorate of Civil Registration and Citizenship (nvi.gov.tr), the Land Registry (tkgm.gov.tr) and the Migration Directorate (goc.gov.tr) — or write to us: we will review your case together with a lawyer.
