Invest in Turkish real estate — with full legal protection.
Investing in Turkish property isn't just a transaction — it's a legal process. We verify the title, run full due diligence, review your contract, confirm the official value, and handle the transfer at the land registry — so the property is legally clean and your investment is protected. Whether you're investing for citizenship or for returns.
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Disclaimer: NLI Global is an independent law firm providing legal consultancy and representation services. NLI Global is not a government agency and does not issue or directly grant citizenship or official documents. All citizenship grants are made solely by the relevant government authorities.
We Confirm the Property Qualifies First
We Work Only for the Buyer
Official Property Value Checked
Secure, Milestone-Based Payments
What your lawyer does when you invest.
Six legal steps we handle on every property investment — for citizenship or for returns.
Title Deed (Tapu) Check
We confirm the seller is the true legal owner and the property is correctly registered — with no surprises on the title.
Full Due Diligence
We check for mortgages, debts, liens, zoning problems, and whether the building holds its occupancy permit (iskan).
Contract Review & Drafting
We draft or review the sales contract so the terms, payment schedule, and your protections are watertight before you sign.
Official Valuation
We arrange the government-approved (SPK) appraisal that sets the property's real legal value — the figure that actually counts.
Secure Payment
We structure milestone-based payments that follow Central Bank rules, so your investment is protected until the transfer completes.
Title Transfer at the Land Registry
We handle the Tapu transfer for you — and can complete the entire purchase by power of attorney, without you travelling to Turkey.
Why you should work with a lawyer when investing in Istanbul real estate.
You need legal protection to reach your investment goals — whatever they are.
Investing for citizenship? A lawyer is a must.
Only a lawyer can confirm — before you pay — that the property meets every legal condition for citizenship. If it doesn't, the application fails. We check every requirement first, so your investment counts.
Investing for returns? A lawyer still protects you.
Even when citizenship isn't your goal, a lawyer verifies the title, keeps the transaction secure, and safeguards the money you put in — so your purchase is legally clean and your rights are protected.
Already have an agent? You still need a lawyer.
An agent finds and sells the property. A lawyer works only for you — reviewing the contract and protecting your side of the deal before you sign. The two roles work together; one doesn't replace the other.
Independent legal representation — working only for you.
To qualify for citizenship, a property must meet strict legal rules. As an independent law firm, we verify every one of them and represent your interests from the first check to the final decision.
We answer only to you. You engage us on a fixed fee, so our only job is protecting your interests — through the purchase and the full citizenship application.
We stay with you to the end. We don't step away after the purchase — we prepare, file, and follow your application until the authorities decide.
We confirm the real value. Before you pay, we make sure an official government-approved appraisal meets the $400,000 threshold — not just the asking price.
The seller pays them a commission
A fixed fee. You pay us. We work only for you.
The sale is complete; the application falls outside their role.
We manage your application until the government decides
Tells you the asking price
Confirms the official value is $400,000 or more, before you sign
Hands you the keys
Prepares your file, submits it, and follows up until the government decides
The property must qualify — confirmed by official valuation.
Before you pay, a government-approved appraiser must confirm the property's official value. If the appraisal comes in below $400,000, the property does not qualify — no matter what price you agreed to pay. We check this before any payment is made.
Turkish citizenship benefits — for your whole family.
Turkish citizenship gives you and your family permanent legal status. You do not need to live in Turkey.
Travel Freely
Visit 110+ countries without a visa, or get a visa on arrival, as a Turkish citizen.
Family Included
Your spouse and children under 18 get citizenship with you, in one application.
No Need to Live in Turkey
You do not have to live in Turkey to keep your citizenship.
Keep Your Current Passport
Turkey allows dual citizenship. You do not give up your other passport.
Property in Your Name
The property is registered directly to you at the land registry, called the Tapu.
Yours for Life
Once approved, your citizenship is permanent. It never expires.
Six legal requirements your property must meet.
We check every requirement before you invest.
$400,000 Minimum Value — confirmed by an official appraisal, not just the asking price.
Property Type Is Allowed — we confirm the property's legal type meets government rules.
Clean Ownership History — we check the property has no history that would disqualify it.
No Debts on the Property — we confirm there are no mortgages or legal claims against it.
3-Year Resale Rule — by law, you cannot sell the property for 3 years. We register this on the title deed.
Correct Banking Steps — we confirm your money transfer follows Central Bank rules.
Step by step, from start to finish.
First Review
We check if you qualify under Turkish law.
Legal Checks
We check the title, any debts, and the official property value.
Property Transfer
We transfer the title to your name and register the 3-year rule.
Government Certificate
We apply for the official Certificate of Conformity.
Citizenship Application
We prepare your documents and submit your file.
We Track Your Case
We follow up until the government decides.
Notice: Processing times depend on government review. NLI Global provides legal advice and files your application. Only the government makes the final decision.
How long it takes.
An estimated timeline for each stage. Government review times can vary.
Legal check & due diligence
1–3 weeksWe check the property title and confirm it qualifies, before you sign.
Property transfer & valuation
3–6 weeksWe register the title deed, confirm the official value, and file the resale rule at the land registry.
Certificate of Conformity
2–6 weeksWe submit your property records to get official government confirmation.
Citizenship application review
5–9 monthsWe submit your file and follow up with the government until they decide.
Final decision
1–2 weeksOnce approved, we complete the last registration steps.
You do not need to live in Turkey at any point during this 8–12 month period.
Free guide: documents you need for citizenship.
A simple guide to every document our lawyers prepare and file for you — from the property valuation to your final certificate.
Legal questions, answered.
Have questions? Talk to our legal team directly.
Talk to a Lawyer Before You Invest
I already have a real estate agent — do I still need a lawyer?
Yes — they do different jobs. An agent finds and sells you the property. A lawyer works only for you: confirming the property legally qualifies (the right official value, a clean title, an allowed property type), reviewing your contract, and filing your citizenship application correctly. An agent's own lawyer typically represents the seller, so having your own independent lawyer protects your side of the deal.
What is the minimum investment amount?
The legal minimum is $400,000. This is based on an official government-approved valuation, not the asking price. You can combine more than one property to reach this amount.
Do I have to live in Turkey?
No. Turkish law does not require you to live in Turkey, before or after you get citizenship.
Can my family apply with me?
Yes. Your spouse and children under 18 are included in the same application.
Can I keep my current passport?
Yes. Turkey allows dual citizenship. Please also check if your home country allows it too.
How long does the process take?
It usually takes 8 to 12 months. The exact time depends on government review.
Can I sell the property later?
Not for the first 3 years. This rule is noted on the title deed. You can rent the property out during this time. After 3 years, you can sell it.
Why does the official property value matter so much?
The government only accepts the official appraisal value, checked before you pay. If you agree to pay $400,000 but the official appraisal says less, the property does not qualify. We check this before you sign.
What does an independent law firm actually do for me?
We check the title, confirm the official property value, write your contracts, and represent you with the government — all working only for you.
From the clients
we represent.
We wanted Turkish citizenship for our family. We invested in two apartments to reach the investment limit. The NLI team handled the valuation reports and the title deeds so the buying process was smooth. Mr. Furkan guided us through the process right after the real estate purchase.
I was worried about sending a lot of money to Turkey for the citizenship program. Mr. Furkan explained the secure payment and escrow system process, and he helped me open a bank account. He made sure the property had no debts before I paid. Thank you!
Buying a house in Istanbul while living in Singapore is not easy. But the NLI legal team made it possible. They checked the property documents, prepared the contract, opened a Turkish bank account, and did the transfer. By the time we arrived in Istanbul, everything was ready. We just signed and received the title deed.
This was my first time buying a property in Turkey, and I was worried about signing legal papers. Mr. Furkan checked every document and explained them to me in English. All the contracts were prepared in both English and Turkish, and the changes we asked for were added without any problems.
Mr. Furkan helped me sell my apartment in Istanbul. Before we started, he explained everything clearly. He told me about the legal steps, the taxes, and exactly when I would get paid. There were no surprises. I always knew what was happening.
I live in Pakistan but have two apartments in Istanbul. NLI manages both of them. They collect the rent, pay the taxes, and talk to the tenants. I just get my money every month and a clear report. I don't have to do anything at all.
I thought my will from my home country would cover my property in Turkey. Mr. Furkan explained to me that it does not work that way. He helped me make a Turkish will and a power of attorney. His experience made everything much easier.
Individual results vary. The final decision on every citizenship application is made solely by the relevant Turkish government authorities.
Talk to a lawyer before you choose a property.
We check the legal rules, protect your payment, and confirm eligibility — before you commit to any property.
