Citizenship by investment in Turkey: the 2026 guide
A large-economy passport via real estate — fast, mid-priced, with a route to the US E-2 visa.
Turkey grants citizenship for a qualifying real-estate purchase from around US$400,000 (held for three years), with a passport typically issued within a few months. Turkish citizens can also apply for the US E-2 treaty investor visa. Remember, though, that Turkish tax residents are taxed on worldwide income — so it's a passport play, not a tax haven.
How Turkey's citizenship by investment works
The programme is popular for its combination of a large, dynamic economy, a mid-range price, speed, and the E-2 route to the United States. Real estate is the dominant route.
Investment options
Main route: buy qualifying real estate from around US$400,000 and hold it for three years. Alternative routes include a bank deposit or fixed capital investment at higher thresholds.
Timeline & requirements
Processing typically takes a few months. There's no requirement to live in Turkey, though the real estate must be held for the qualifying period.
Passport & travel freedom
The passport offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to roughly 110 destinations, and — valuably — makes holders eligible to apply for the US E-2 investor visa.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Real-estate route | From ~US$400,000 (hold 3 yrs) |
| Special perk | US E-2 visa eligibility |
| Timeline | ~3–6 months |
| Residence required | None |
| Resident tax | Worldwide income |
| Visa-free | ~110 destinations |
Who it suits
Best for those wanting a fast, mid-priced passport of a large economy and a possible E-2 route to the US, while managing tax residency elsewhere.
Where it fits in a borderless plan
A second passport is one flag of several. Pair Turkey's citizenship with a low-tax tax residency and a self-custody plan for your Bitcoin. Compare every route in the cheapest citizenship by investment in 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Turkish citizenship by investment?
From around US$400,000 in qualifying real estate, held for three years, plus fees. Deposit and capital-investment routes exist at higher thresholds.
Does the Turkish passport help with the US?
Yes — Turkish citizens can apply for the US E-2 treaty investor visa, a practical route to living and doing business in the United States.
Is Turkey a low-tax country?
Not for residents — Turkish tax residents are taxed on worldwide income. The programme is a second-passport play; manage tax residency separately.
Official sources
Rules change — always confirm the current position with the primary authority:
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