Acquiring Turkish Citizenship by Buying Property:
Purchase of Real Estate: Foreign individuals must acquire real estate in Turkiye with a minimum value of USD 400,000.
Purpose Declaration: The foreigner should state in their citizenship application that the real estate was purchased for the purpose of acquiring Turkish citizenship. The purpose should also be stated on the title deed of the property. Additionally, the applicant needs to declare that they will not sell the property for a period of three years, as stated in the application form.
The property must be owned by Turkish citizen for the past 5 to 8 years.
Land Registry Procedures: Once the purchase is complete, the necessary land registry procedures need to be carried out.
Application for Residence or Citizenship: After the land registry procedures are finalized, the foreign national can apply to the relevant authorities for the right of residence or citizenship. This application should include the certificate of eligibility, which will be issued for the property owner.
To obtain more detailed and accurate information, I recommend visiting the official website you provided (https://www.invest.gov.tr/en/investmentguide/pages/acquiring-property-and-citizenship.aspx) or contacting the appropriate Turkish government agencies, such as the Ministry of Interior or Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They can provide you with the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding the procedures and requirements for acquiring Turkish citizenship through real estate purchase.
