One USD 500,000 fund investment, one application, citizenship for the core family. Here is exactly who is covered and how to prepare.
A single qualifying investment of USD 500,000 in an eligible Turkish real estate investment fund covers the main investor, his or her spouse and their children under 18. They are included in the same application and receive Turkish citizenship together. This page explains who qualifies, the common edge cases and which documents each family member needs.
| Family member | Included? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Main applicant (investor) | Yes | The person in whose name the fund units are registered |
| Legal spouse | Yes | Marriage must be legally registered and documented |
| Children under 18 | Yes | Biological and legally adopted children |
| Dependent children with a disability | Yes | At any age, with supporting documents |
| Children 18 or older | No | Need their own qualifying investment |
| Parents / parents-in-law | No | Need their own qualifying investment |
| Siblings | No | Need their own qualifying investment |
Age is assessed by the authorities during the application. If a child is close to 18, start early and discuss timing with your lawyer – a few weeks can make the difference.
Minor children can be included; the consent of the other parent and custody documents are usually required. Prepare these early, as they often need to be notarised, apostilled and translated.
Provide the divorce decree or death certificate together with custody documents for minor children.
They are not included in your application. Each would need a separate qualifying investment of their own. Some families plan two investments at the same time so that the process runs in parallel.
Civil-status documents are the most common source of delay. Order them as soon as you decide to proceed.
No. One USD 500,000 investment covers the investor, spouse and all children under 18.
No. Children aged 18 or over need their own qualifying investment.
Yes. Children born to a Turkish citizen acquire Turkish citizenship by descent and are registered after birth.
The main applicant and spouse visit Türkiye once for biometrics during the residence permit step; your lawyer will advise on the children.
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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