Turkey Citizenship by Investment 2026: $400K Property Route

Quick Answer Quick Answer: The Turkish citizenship-by-investment (CBI) property route requires a minimum USD 400,000 property purchase (single unit or a portfolio), held for at least 3 years , with a formal 3-year no-sale annotation on the title deed. Passports for the main applicant, spouse and children under 18 are typically issued in 4–8 months . Thresholds and What Counts Minimum USD 400,000 — verified by a SPK-licensed valuation report. Payment must be sent from abroad in foreign currency, converted at a Turkish bank, and the DAB (Döviz Alım Belgesi) receipt filed. Multiple properties can be combined to reach the threshold. Property must remain in your name for 3 years, with a no-sale note on the tapu. Timeline Property shortlist and reservation: 1–2 weeks Valuation report + funds transfer + tapu: 2–4 weeks CBI application (uygunluk belgesi): 4–6 weeks Residence permit for CBI applicants: 2–3 weeks Citizenship approval: 3–5 months Passport issuance: 2–4 weeks Who Gets the Passport Main applicant, legal spouse, and all biological/adopted children under 18. Adult children and parents are not included in the standard property route. Common Pitfalls Buying from a developer offering "CBI-eligible" units at inflated prices — always get an independent valuation. Sending funds directly to the seller without a Turkish bank DAB conversion — the file will be rejected. Assuming the property is investment-grade — CBI-tagged inventory often resells at a discount after the 3-year lock. Start With a Scouting Trip The strongest CBI files start with a week of in-person orientation: independent lawyer, independent valuer, independent developer walk-throughs. Our CBI scouting tours handle exactly that — with zero developer commissions. Plan a private CBI orientation trip →