Every document you need for the USD 500,000 fund route – for the investment stage and the citizenship stage – and how to prepare them correctly.
Most delays in Turkish citizenship files are caused by documents – a missing apostille, a translation that does not match the passport, a forgotten proof of address. This checklist lists everything you need for the fund route, split into the investment stage (handled with FT Portföy) and the citizenship stage (handled with your lawyer). Use it to prepare everything before the monthly subscription window.
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| Passport of the investor | Valid passport; copy shared in advance so the bank can prepare the account |
| Proof of address | Recent utility bill (electricity, water, gas or internet) in the investor's name – required by the bank |
| Turkish tax number | Obtained in a few minutes at a tax office or through the notary/lawyer |
| Powers of attorney | Two notarised powers of attorney: one for the CMB and citizenship procedures, one for the custody account. Signed in Türkiye, at a Turkish consulate, or apostilled abroad |
| Fund issuance document and subscription agreement | Provided by FT Portföy, signed by the investor (can be done remotely) |
| Bank and custody account forms | Completed with the bank in person or through your attorney |
| Transfer records | SWIFT confirmation of the transfer from abroad |
| Foreign exchange purchase certificate (DAB) | Issued by the Turkish bank when your foreign currency is converted to lira |
| Source-of-funds information | Banks may request documents explaining the origin of the funds |
| Document | Who |
|---|---|
| Valid passport | Every applicant |
| Birth certificate showing parents' names | Every applicant |
| Marriage certificate | Investor and spouse |
| Divorce decree / death certificate | Where relevant |
| Custody and parental consent documents | Children from a previous marriage |
| Criminal record certificate (issued within the last 6 months) | Investor and spouse |
| Biometric photographs | Every applicant |
| CMB Certificate of Conformity | Issued for the investor after the investment |
| Residence permit | Obtained by your lawyer during the process |
| Application forms and declarations | Prepared by your lawyer |
Requirements can differ by nationality and are updated from time to time. Your lawyer will give you the final list for your family.
Civil-status documents and criminal record certificates generally must have been issued within the last 6 months; your lawyer will confirm the exact list.
Yes – at a Turkish consulate, or at a local notary with an apostille, in a format approved by your lawyer.
Tell your lawyer early. A declaration or corrected document may be needed to show that both refer to the same person.
FT Portföy applies to the Capital Markets Board after your investment, and the certificate is typically delivered to your lawyer within about 15 days.
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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