Turkish citizenship by investment, handled by licensed lawyers.
Get Turkish citizenship and a Turkish passport for your whole family. Invest from $400,000 in Turkey real estate or $500,000 in a Turkish bank deposit.
or email us: ask@nli.globalNLI Global is an independent Istanbul law firm. Citizenship is granted only by the Turkish government.
Two ways to get Turkey citizenship.
Turkey's CBI program has two main routes. Both cover your whole family and need the investment held for 3 years.
Turkish Citizenship by Real Estate
Turkish Citizenship by Bank Deposit, Bonds or Fund
Turkish citizenship and passport for your whole family.
A government-backed programme: one investment, lasting rights for you and your family.
Dual citizenship
Keep your current passport. Turkey allows dual citizenship.
Whole family, one application
Spouse and children under 18 — no extra investment.
No residency obligation
No need to live in Turkey, before or after the decision.
110+ countries
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel, including Japan and Singapore.
Lifetime & hereditary
Permanent, and passes to your future generations.
US E-2 visa eligibility
Turkey is an E-2 treaty country (a separate US application).
Your money is protected before you pay.
At NLI Global, our lawyers check every investment before a single payment.
Experienced lawyers
Licensed Istanbul lawyers focused on citizenship by investment.
High success rate
Of applications we filed that received a positive decision.
Applications filed
For families from 47 nationalities.
Team assigned to your case
Your own legal team, from first call to the government's decision.
Title & debt checks
Ownership history, liens and debts verified before you pay.
Secure payment
Funds move through a Turkish bank with the conversion documented.
Independent valuation
A licensed valuer confirms the investment meets the minimum.
No travel needed
With power of attorney, we attend every office for you.
Find the route that suits your family.
Tell us about your situation. A lawyer from our Istanbul team will review it and reply within one business day.
- Eligibility check for you, your spouse and your children
- The right route — property, deposit, bonds or fund — and how to structure it
- Clear costs — legal fees, government fees and taxes, set out in writing
- No obligation — your details stay confidential
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From the families we represent.
I was worried about sending a lot of money to Turkey… He made sure the property had no debts before I paid.
Client from the USAProperty routeApplying for citizenship for four people seemed like a lot of work. But the NLI team did everything for us.
Client from KuwaitFamily of 4We invested in two apartments to reach the investment limit. The NLI team handled the valuation reports and the title deeds.
Client from the UAECombined propertiesDiscover your options, tailored to your family.
- 1Answer 2 quick questions
Takes under a minute.
- 2A lawyer reviews your case
Reply within one business day.
- 3You get a written plan
Route, timeline and all costs. No obligation, confidential.
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Turkey citizenship by investment: common questions.
Have a question? Talk to our legal team directly.
Who can apply for Turkish citizenship by investment?+
A main applicant aged 18+ with a valid passport, a qualifying investment held for 3 years, and security clearance by the Turkish authorities. For property: a licensed valuation, and a property not used before for citizenship.
What documents do I need?+
Passports, birth certificates and, if married, a marriage certificate — apostilled and translated — plus biometric photos. We send a checklist for your nationality and prepare the rest.
How long does it take?+
Usually 6–8 months from start to decision. The Ministry of Interior sets the review time, so it can vary.
Do I need to be in Turkey?+
In most cases, no. With a power of attorney we represent you at the land registry, notary and government offices.
Are my adult children included?+
Spouse and children under 18 are included. Children over 18 apply separately — we can advise on how.
Does Turkey have a golden visa?+
Not in the European sense. Turkey's programme leads directly to citizenship, with no requirement to live in Turkey.
