Real Estate Route to Turkish Citizenship – Overview

Acquiring Turkish citizenship by real estate investment is possible when you purchase one or more qualifying properties with a total value of at least 400,000 USD, complete the required bank transfers, and commit not to sell or transfer for three years. Our team ensures every step is fully compliant with the latest regulations.

Minimum 400,000 USD investment in one or more qualifying units under the current legal framework.
3-year no-sale annotation registered on the title deed (or promise of sale annotation at the land registry).
Official TYTB issuance (Certificate of Eligibility) confirming the investment for citizenship purposes.
End-to-end legal support from property due diligence to citizenship application and family inclusion.

Who Can Apply via Real Estate?

The real estate route is open to foreign individuals who purchase property in their own name and meet the minimum 400,000 USD threshold. Investments in the name of companies or relatives do not count for the applicant, and the same property can only be used once for citizenship purposes.

Eligible Types of Property

To qualify, the property must be a registered independent unit (condominium or construction servitude) or a properly registered land plot with a lawful permanent building. Purely vacant land and agricultural plots cannot be used for Turkish citizenship by investment via real estate.

Payment, Bank Transfer & FX Purchase Document

The purchase price must be paid via a Turkish bank, with the foreign currency sold to the Central Bank through a local bank and documented by a Foreign Exchange Purchase Document (Döviz Alım Belgesi). The transfer receipts and FX document must match the declared sale price for citizenship purposes.

3-Year No-Sale Annotation on Title Deed

At the land registry, a 3-year no-sale annotation is recorded, stating that the property will not be sold, transferred, or released for at least three years. Any attempt to avoid this rule or to transfer the property back to the previous owner or their close relatives may trigger cancellation of the TYTB and citizenship.

TYTB – Real Estate Investment Certificate

After the title transfer and annotation, the relevant regional directorate examines the transaction and issues the TYTB – Real Estate Investment Certificate, confirming that the investment meets the legal threshold. This document is essential for the next stage of the citizenship application.

From Investment to Turkish Passport

Once the TYTB is issued, our team proceeds with the residence permit and citizenship application stages for the investor and eligible family members. Throughout the process, you receive clear timelines, document checklists, and continuous legal guidance.

Strategic Property Selection

Only legally eligible and properly titled units

We help you choose residential or commercial properties that meet the legal criteria, have clean title records, and can be safely used for Turkish citizenship by real estate investment without future surprises.

Due Diligence & Compliance

Title, zoning and restriction checks

Our Turkish citizenship lawyers verify zoning status, existing encumbrances, previous transfers and compliance with citizenship rules, ensuring that your investment is both secure and fully eligible for TYTB issuance.

Banking & FX Documentation

Aligning payments with legal requirements

We coordinate your bank transfers, currency conversions and FX Purchase Document so that the purchase price, receipts and official records align with the 400,000 USD requirement.

Title Deed & 3-Year Annotation

Protecting your eligibility at the land registry

Our team prepares and attends the land registry appointment, arranges the mandatory 3-year no-sale annotation, and confirms that the deed perfectly reflects your citizenship investment structure.

Certificate of Eligibility (TYTB)

Official confirmation of your real estate investment

We follow up with the regional directorate to obtain the Certificate of Eligibility, which certifies that your real estate purchase qualifies for the Turkish citizenship by property purchase route.

Citizenship for Family Members

One investment, protection for the whole family

After your investment is confirmed, we manage residence and citizenship applications for your spouse and eligible children, simplifying documentation and timelines for the entire family.

Clear Legal Framework – No Hidden Conditions

Turkish law clearly defines the conditions for Turkish citizenship by real estate investment, including minimum investment amount, property type and 3-year holding period. We translate these rules into clear, practical steps for you.

Full Transparency on Costs & Timeline

We provide a transparent breakdown of property costs, taxes, legal fees and expected timing from property reservation to passport issuance, so you always know your financial and time commitments.

Integrated Real Estate & Immigration Support

Our practice combines real estate law, immigration law and investment structuring. You work with one integrated team instead of separate, uncoordinated advisors.

International Client Focus & Multilingual Team

TENHA LAW FIRM has long-standing experience assisting investors from the Middle East, Europe, North America and Asia, offering services in multiple languages tailored to cross-border clients.

TURKISH CITIZENSHIP BY REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT – STRUCTURED, COMPLIANT, SECURE

Turkish citizenship by real estate investment – foreign investor reviewing property documents with Istanbul skyline | TENHA LAW FIRM

For many of our clients, Turkish citizenship by real estate investment is not just a transaction – it is a strategic decision for their family’s future. The legal framework is detailed and strictly regulated, but with the right guidance it becomes a clear, predictable process.

At TENHA LAW FIRM, we handle each case as a bespoke project. We review the property, verify eligibility, coordinate banking and documentation, and follow the file through every authority – from land registry to the issuance of the investment certificate and, ultimately, citizenship approval.

My commitment is simple: you will always know where you stand, what the next step is, and how we are protecting your interests at every stage of your real estate-based citizenship journey.

ARSLAN TENHA – FOUNDER

DISCUSS YOUR TURKISH CITIZENSHIP PROPERTY STRATEGY WITH OUR TEAM

Reach Our Turkish Citizenship Team

First Avenue Istanbul AVM,
Istanbul, Beylikduzu
Phone: +90 532 505 3130
Email: info@tenha.av.tr
Web: https://tenha.av.tr/

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