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Turkey

Citizenship by investment from USD 400K, a passport reaching 110+ countries, and a strategic position bridging Europe and Asia.

85M

Population

Ankara

Capital

Turkish

Language

TRY (Lira)

Currency

GMT+3

Timezone

USD 400K

CBI from

110+ countries

Passport Strength

3–6 months

Processing

Programs

Turkey offers citizenship by investment, renewable residence permits, and straightforward company formation for foreign nationals.

Citizenship by Investment

USD 400,000 real estate (or USD 500,000 bank deposit)

Processing: 3–6 months

  • Full Turkish citizenship and passport
  • Visa-free to 110+ countries
  • No residency or language requirement
  • Dual citizenship allowed

Residence Permit (Short-Term)

Property purchase or rental agreement

Processing: 1–2 months

  • 1–2 year renewable permit
  • Open to property owners or renters
  • No minimum stay requirement
  • Family members can apply together

Company Formation

From TRY 50,000 capital

Processing: 1–2 weeks

  • 100% foreign ownership permitted
  • 25% corporate tax rate
  • Access to EU customs union
  • Strategic bridge between Europe and Asia markets

Tax Overview

Progressive income tax: 15–40% on Turkish-sourced income

No tax on foreign-sourced income for non-residents

CBI applicants: property can be sold after 3 years

Double tax treaties with 85+ countries

VAT exemption on first property purchase for foreigners

No wealth or inheritance tax on most assets under threshold

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