Obtaining Turkish Citizenship
Turkey grants citizenship to foreigners who buy real estate in Turkey worth at least $400.000. under the condition that the property is not sold for at least 3 years. By purchasing a property of valued minimum $400.000 USD in any part of Turkey, a foreign investor will be able to get Turkish Citizenship for him/herself and the family within 3 to 6 months.
Frequent Mistakes:
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Purchasing from a foreign seller.
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Relying on unofficial or undervalued sales contracts.
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Using mortgages or encumbered properties.
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Not converting funds through Turkish banks officially.
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Missing or incorrect document translations.
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Applying with incomplete family documents (e.g., missing birth or marriage certificates).
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Attempting to sell the property before 3 years.
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Assuming verbal agreements are sufficient without title deed registration.
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Submitting valuation reports older than 3 months.
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Investing in non-zoned lands or restricted areas.
Common Rejection Reasons
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Failure to meet the $400,000 threshold (either due to valuation or payment issues).
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Fraudulent documentation or falsified contracts.
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Improper currency exchange procedure.
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Criminal background detected in security clearance.
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Non-compliance with 3-year holding obligation (post-approval revocation possible).
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Buying from a related party (e.g., spouse, parent) – not considered an "independent" sale.
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Not obtaining the certificate of conformity.
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Ownership registered to someone else