Turkey Citizenship by Investment
Turkey is a strategically located transcontinental nation, surrounded by three seas and serving as a key hub for global connectivity. Renowned as a top travel destination, the country boasts excellent transportation networks that link it to major markets. While Ankara serves as the capital, Istanbul stands out as Turkey’s largest metropolis and its primary centre for commerce and culture. Turkey holds a crucial geopolitical position, bridging Europe and Asia through the Bosphorus Strait. As a transcontinental nation, its strategic location enhances its global significance. Istanbul, the country’s largest city, uniquely connects both continents, reinforcing Turkey’s role as a vital economic and cultural hub.
Key Advantages
Enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to more than 110 destinations, including Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore.
Gain full citizenship, which extends to both the applicant and their family members.
Qualify for a U.S. E-2 Investor Visa after residing in Turkey for three years, with a renewable five-year validity.
Benefit from access to a strategically positioned Eurasian nation that serves as a stable economic, financial, and political bridge between Europe, Western Asia, and the Middle East.
Obtain citizenship in a country known for its pleasant Mediterranean climate, breathtaking landscapes, and high quality of life.
Requirements
In order to be eligible for citizenship, the primary applicant must meet one of the following investment criteria:
– A minimum amount of USD 400,000 should be invested in real estate.
– A minimum investment of USD 500,000 should be made in fixed capital contributions.
– A minimum of USD 500,000 should be deposited into a Turkish bank account.
– At least USD 500,000 should be committed to government bonds.
– A minimum of USD 500,000 should be invested in shares of a real estate investment fund or a venture capital investment fund.
– A minimum contribution of USD 500,000 should be made to a private pension system for a holding period of at least three years.
– At least 50 jobs should be created, as verified by the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Services.
– The primary applicant can include their spouse, children under the age of 18, and children of any age with disabilities who are living with them in their application.
Procedure
– After selecting the qualifying investment option, a residence permit application will be submitted on behalf of the entire family.
– The main applicant must then open a bank account in Turkey.
– After all necessary application documents (including required certifications and translations) are prepared, the investment can be completed, and the documents will be submitted to the government.
– Contributions must be made in Turkish lira, corresponding to the USD amount.
– Applicants who are successful must visit the country to provide their biometrics for the residence application.
– Once the citizenship documents are issued, the passport application can be processed.
– Please be aware that Turkish gift and inheritance taxes apply to the worldwide assets of Turkish citizens.
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