Government Bond Route – Overview

Foreign investors may obtain Turkish citizenship by purchasing at least 500,000 USD (or equivalent currency or TL) in government bonds, Treasury bills, Eurobonds, or lease certificates (kira sertifikası), and keeping them blocked for 3 years in a Turkish bank account. The investment is verified by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance following bank notification.

500,000 USD value in government bonds/lease certificates must be purchased and blocked for 36 months.
Blockage is investor-initiated and does not prevent bond ownership or coupon income.
Value fluctuations below 500,000 USD do not invalidate the application.
If desired, the investor may lift the block and exit the process, subject to Ministry notification.

Eligible Investment Instruments

Government bonds, Treasury bills, Eurobonds, and lease certificates issued by Hazine Müsteşarlığı Varlık Kiralama A.Ş. are eligible.

Minimum Investment Requirement

Net 500,000 USD (or EUR/GBP/CHF equivalent or TL) must be reached on the blockage date, using TCMB effective selling rates. Fluctuations do not affect eligibility.

The 3-Year Blocking Rule

Bond holdings must be blocked for 3 years, but blocking does not restrict ownership rights; investor may still trade coupons/returns

Banking & Notification Requirements

The bank must notify the Ministry with investor’s blockage petition (Ek-1/Ek-2/Ek-3) and supporting documents. Any reduction below thresholds must also be reported.

Ministry Verification Process

Ministry confirms eligibility within 5 business days and informs Population Directorate & Migration Authority. Start date is the blockage date (or last blockage date for multiple purchases).

Switching Investment Types

Investors may transition from bank deposit → government bonds or between different bond types, provided maturity remains ≥ remaining required period.

Low-Risk Security

Government-backed instruments

Your investment is guaranteed by the Turkish Treasury, offering strong protection for conservative investors.

Fixed 3-Year Structure

Clear timeline

The bond blockage system creates a predictable and stable investment environment for citizenship.

Currency Flexibility

USD, EUR, GBP, CHF or TL

Investors may purchase bonds in major currencies; value calculations are based on TCMB rates.

Protected Eligibility

Value fluctuations irrelevant

Even if bond prices fall, your eligibility remains intact—only the original blockage date value matters.

Coupon Income Allowed

Enjoy your returns

Investors remain free to collect interest/coupon profits throughout the entire blocking period.

Ministry-Verified Process

Fast and transparent

Eligibility is confirmed in approximately 5 business days, enabling rapid transition to citizenship filing.

Bond & Lease Certificate Options

Investors may select from government bonds or lease certificates (sukuk) issued under Law 4749.

No Minimum Maturity Risk

Bonds must have at least 3 years remaining maturity at the time of purchase.

Transfer Flexibility

Bonds may be moved to another bank, provided the Ministry is notified and blockage continues.

Multi-Bank Investment Allowed

Investors may block holdings across multiple banks; the last blockage date sets the 3-year start point.

TURKISH CITIZENSHIP BY GOVERNMENT BOND — STABLE, SAFE, TREASURY-VERIFIED

Turkish citizenship by government bond – treasury-verified bond certificate illustration with TENHA LAW FIRM branding

Government bond investment is one of the safest and most predictable routes to Turkish citizenship. Treasury-backed instruments, fixed 3-year maturity rules, and clearly defined procedures create a highly secure environment for international investors.

At TENHA LAW FIRM, we guide you through bond selection, blockage procedures, Ministry verification, and the full citizenship application process—ensuring compliance, clarity and stability for your investment.

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