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Foreign Investment in Turkey
We advise foreign investors in Turkey and align your investment with residence and citizenship goals, including the citizenship-by-investment routes (from a $400,000 property purchase).
By Turkey Residence Agency advisory team · Updated
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At a glance
- Routes to citizenship
- Real estate $400k; deposit, bonds, funds or pension $500k; fixed capital $500k; 50 jobs
- Property hold period
- 3 years
- Who it is for
- Foreign investors and entrepreneurs
- Also covers
- Investor residence permit
Why choose us
Investment-to-citizenship guidance
We align your investment with the citizenship-by-investment routes when that is your goal.
Property and company options
Guidance on qualifying real estate and other investment options in Turkey.
Residence for investors
We help you prepare the investor residence permit application alongside your investment.
How it works
- 1
Get in touch
Tell us your investment goal and budget range.
- 2
Assessment
We review the routes that fit your goals and the requirements.
- 3
Invest
Complete the qualifying investment, with the required valuation and paperwork.
- 4
Residence and next steps
We help with the investor residence permit and the next steps, including citizenship if that is your aim.
What we'll need from you
- A qualifying investment (real estate, bank deposit, government bonds, fund shares, private pension, fixed capital or job creation)
- For real estate: an SPK-licensed valuation report and a three-year sale restriction on the title deed
- Valid passport and civil-status documents (translated and notarised)
- An investor residence permit, obtained as part of the process
What affects the cost
- Real estate
- Minimum $400,000, held 3 years
- Bank deposit, bonds, fund shares or pension
- Minimum $500,000, held 3 years
- Fixed capital or job creation
- $500,000 certified investment, or 50 employees
Every project is priced individually - contact us for a tailored quote.
Talk to an advisor
Tell us your goal and we will confirm the requirements and the documents for your case.
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-18:00
Contact us →INVEST IN TURKEY
We provide advisory services on foreign direct investment and investment schemes in Turkey.
Foreign Direct Investment
Turkey is one of the largest recipients of foreign direct investment in its region, supported by a large domestic market, a young workforce, a strategic location between Europe and Asia, and a broad investment-incentive system.
Turkey Residence Agency provides consulting services for foreign investors in Turkey. Our advisors offer the best-practice solutions to our clients.
Investment Incentives in Turkey
Turkey runs a state-aid system for investments (tax reductions, VAT and customs exemptions, social security support and more). The schemes, regions and rates are set by Presidential decree and change from time to time, so we check the scheme in force for your project with the Ministry of Industry and Technology's current rules.
Turkey Residence Agency provides general information on the investment schemes above and helps clients prepare their applications.
Buying Property in Turkey
Foreign nationals can buy and sell property in Turkey. The Property Law in Turkey allows any foreign investor to purchase a property in the country under certain conditions. The Land Registry Law has been improved in the late years, in order to offer proper conditions to all foreign investors who wish to buy properties in the country.
We guide you through buying property in Turkey: the property search is done through licensed real estate agents, the valuation report is prepared by an SPK-licensed appraisal company, and we help you book the title deed appointment. For legal checks on the property and the sales contract, we recommend an independent lawyer.
RECEIVE ADVISORY SERVICE FOR YOUR INVESTMENT
Foreign direct investment is when an individual or business owns 10% or more of a foreign company. Foreign direct investment benefits the global economy, as well as investors and recipients. Capital goes to the businesses with the best growth prospects, anywhere in the world. Investors seek the best return with the least risk.
Foreigners may purchase land and property in Turkey in their own names. Our expert team provides every assistance regarding property operations of our clients. We give you advice on costs, sales procedure and title deed matters.
Frequently asked questions
Can foreigners invest in Turkey?
Yes. Turkey is open to foreign investment, and foreign investors generally have the same rights as local investors.
Does investing in Turkey give me citizenship?
Certain investments qualify for citizenship by investment - most commonly a property purchase of at least $400,000 held for three years. See our Turkish citizenship service for the full routes.
What can I invest in?
Common qualifying routes include real estate, a bank deposit, government bonds, investment fund shares, private pension contributions, and fixed-capital or company investment. We advise on which route fits your goals.
Do I need to live in Turkey to invest or qualify?
No minimum physical residence is required for the citizenship-by-investment route.