How to Get Turkish Citizenship by Investment Through Real Estate in 2025 (Complete Legal & Practical Guide)
Turkish citizenship by investment made simple: A full 2025 legal guide to acquiring Turkish citizenship through real estate. Learn the requirements, steps, risks, and how YGMR Invest + TurkeyBrandLaw.com ensure a 100% secure process.
Introduction
As global mobility becomes increasingly valuable, international investors are turning their attention to Turkish citizenship by investment—one of the world’s fastest, most flexible, and most secure citizenship programs. Through real estate acquisition, foreign buyers can obtain Turkish citizenship for themselves and their families while building a profitable long-term property portfolio in one of the strongest real estate markets in the region.
This comprehensive 2025 guide explains the full process, legal requirements, risks, and step-by-step details needed to obtain Turkish citizenship through property investment. It also highlights how YGMR Invest, in partnership with TurkeyBrandLaw.com, and supported by the professional profile on gokhanyagmur.com and legal articles at gokhanyagmur.com.tr, offers an unmatched integrated service for foreign investors.
What Is Turkish Citizenship by Investment?
The Turkish citizenship by investment program allows foreign investors to acquire Turkish citizenship by purchasing one or more properties with a minimum total value of $400,000 USD. Once the investment is verified through an official valuation, applicants may include their spouse and children under 18 in a single, unified application.
Main benefits include:
- Lifelong citizenship
- Eligibility for the full family (spouse + children)
- Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to many countries
- Right to live, work, study, and invest in Turkey
- Access to a strong and rapidly growing real estate market
- No residency requirement and no language requirement
Minimum Investment Requirement: $400,000 Explained
Since 2023, the minimum property investment threshold has been officially set at $400,000 USD, verified by a licensed SPK valuation report.
Important rules:
- You may buy one or multiple properties.
- The combined valuation must exceed $400,000 USD.
- Purchases must be completed via bank transfer.
- The property must remain unsold for 3 years.
- The property must be designated as “suitable for citizenship.”
At YGMR Invest, we work closely with certified valuation experts to ensure compliance and accuracy, eliminating any risk of undervaluation or fraudulent reports.
Step-by-Step: How to Apply for Turkish Citizenship by Real Estate Investment
1. Obtain a Tax Number
Every foreign investor must first obtain a Turkish Tax ID. This process takes only a few minutes.
2. Open a Bank Account in Turkey
A local bank account is required to process payments securely. It also serves as official proof of the financial transaction.
3. Property Selection + Legal Due-Diligence
This is the most sensitive stage.
YGMR Invest performs full due-diligence including:
- Title deed (Tapu) checks
- Mortgage/lien/encumbrance review
- Zoning compliance
- Occupancy permit (iskan) verification
- Developer background investigation
- Legal compliance for citizenship eligibility
This dual legal-investment approach—supported by our legal team at TurkeyBrandLaw.com—protects investors from risks unfamiliar to foreigners.
4. SPK Valuation Report
Every property must undergo an official valuation to confirm the real market value.
5. Purchasing the Property & Transfer of Title Deed
Once the property is cleared legally, the transfer is conducted at the Land Registry Office. If you cannot travel to Turkey, YGMR Invest can manage the entire process through a Power of Attorney.
6. Citizenship Application (Including Family Members)
After the title deed is issued, the legal citizenship application begins. Our legal team prepares and submits the full file, ensuring compliance with all ministry requirements.
Processing time typically ranges from 2 to 5 months.
Why Legal Support Is Essential
Purchasing real estate in Turkey without legal counsel exposes foreign investors to serious risks:
- Fraudulent valuations
- Properties with hidden debts
- Incomplete or illegal construction
- Citizenship-ineligible properties
- Fake sales promises
- Projects lacking permits
- Under-declared values causing rejection
YGMR Invest eliminates these risks through strict legal due-diligence, multi-stage verification, and integrated legal supervision provided by TurkeyBrandLaw.com.
For credibility and transparency, buyers may also review:
- Professional legal profile at Gokhanyagmur.com
- Legal analyses and academic articles at Gokhanyagmur.com.tr
These platforms reflect the depth of the legal knowledge behind YGMR Invest.
Benefits of Turkish Citizenship by Investment
- Fast processing (2–5 months)
- Full family eligibility
- No residency requirement
- No interview or language test
- Access to Turkish healthcare, education, and business environment
- Strong real estate appreciation and rental income potential
- Long-term wealth preservation through property ownership
Turkey remains one of the world’s most attractive citizenship-by-investment destinations for 2025 and beyond.
How YGMR Invest Supports Foreign Investors
YGMR Invest provides a fully integrated “law + investment” model:
- Secure property portfolios
- Full legal due-diligence
- SPK valuation coordination
- Title deed procedures
- Citizenship application preparation
- Residence permit application
- Family-wide processing
- Long-term investment strategy planning
Working with YGMR Invest means your investment, legal rights, and application are protected by the same firm end-to-end.
Conclusion
Acquiring Turkish citizenship by investment through real estate is one of the safest and most rewarding pathways to global mobility. With the right legal expertise and a trusted advisory team, foreign investors can complete the entire process smoothly, securely, and without risk.
YGMR Invest—strengthened by the legal authority of TurkeyBrandLaw.com and supported by the professional background published on gokhanyagmur.com and gokhanyagmur.com.tr—offers a uniquely secure, transparent, and efficient citizenship-by-investment experience.
