Clear answers to the questions investors ask us most – about eligibility, family, timing, the fund and the exit.
Adult foreign nationals with a valid passport who make a qualifying investment and pass the standard background checks of the Turkish authorities.
USD 500,000 or the equivalent in another foreign currency, invested in units of an eligible real estate investment fund (REIF) or venture capital fund, held for three years.
Only real estate investment funds (GYF / PGYF) and venture capital investment funds (GSYF). Mutual funds, bonds and equities do not qualify.
No. There is no language test or citizenship exam.
No. There is no minimum stay requirement before or after citizenship.
Your spouse and your children under 18 are included in the same application at no additional investment.
No. They need their own qualifying investment.
Yes. Children born to a Turkish citizen acquire citizenship by descent.
Typically 3–6 months from start to passport, depending on the authorities.
Once. The investment stage can be completed through powers of attorney, but the main applicant and spouse visit Türkiye once for biometrics during the residence permit step.
Our funds process subscriptions once a month, between the 1st and the 7th.
The Capital Markets Board of Türkiye (CMB / SPK) issues a Certificate of Conformity, typically within about 15 days of the investment.
Yes, a lawyer handles the residence permit and citizenship application. You can choose any lawyer; we can introduce an experienced law firm we work with.
No. The money must come from abroad in foreign currency and be converted through a Turkish bank with a foreign exchange purchase certificate (DAB).
In your own name, in your individual custody account.
Takasbank, the central custody institution of the Turkish capital markets. Fund assets are kept separate from the manager's own assets.
Yes, you can follow the daily value of your units in your custody account.
No investment is risk-free. The value of fund units can go up or down. We explain each fund's strategy, costs and any USD-linked protective structures before you invest.
Fund fees are set out in the issuance document. Separately, budget for legal fees, notary, translation and government fees. We share a full written breakdown before you commit.
The block on your units is lifted. You can keep them or redeem them under the fund's rules.
No. Citizenship is permanent.
Türkiye allows dual citizenship. Whether you can keep your current nationality depends on your home country's law.
More than 110 countries and territories visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an e-visa. A visa is still required for the Schengen area, the UK, the US and Canada.
Turkish citizens are eligible to apply for the US E-2 Treaty Investor visa, subject to the US requirements and a separate US investment.
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This page is general information and not an investment offer, tax or legal advice. Investment involves risk and the value of fund units may go up or down. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Citizenship is granted by decision of the Turkish authorities. Details of the citizenship stage should be confirmed with your lawyer. Last reviewed: October 2026.
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