Turkiye Citizenship by Investment Routes and Due Diligence

Turkiye citizenship by investment should begin with route selection and risk review. Different routes involve different certifying authorities, evidence packs, hold periods, currency exposure, exit constraints, and family implications.

Route Comparison

Route	Certifying Authority Listed Officially	Main Risk Check
Fixed capital investment	Ministry of Industry and Technology	What qualifies as fixed capital and how is it evidenced?
Real estate	Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change	Does title, value, restriction, seller, location, and exit strategy work?
Job creation	Ministry of Labor and Social Security	Are the jobs real, documented, maintained, and compliant?
Bank deposit	Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency	Can the funds be held for 3 years and satisfy bank compliance?
Government bonds	Ministry of Treasury and Finance	Can the bonds be held for 3 years and unwound acceptably?
REIF or VCIF shares	Capital Markets Board of Turkiye	Does the fund fit risk appetite, liquidity, fees, governance, and holding rules?
Private pension	Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency	Does the contribution remain in the system for 3 years under eligible funds?

Property Diligence

Check	Why It Matters
Title registry	Ownership transfer happens through land registry approval
Valuation	Citizenship eligibility depends on official value thresholds
Resale restriction	The deed must reflect the three-year no-sale commitment
Encumbrances	Mortgages, liens, and restrictions can affect sale and eligibility
Location rules	Foreign acquisition has legal limits and restricted zones
Exit	Currency, resale market, tax, and transaction costs affect the plan

Non-Property Diligence

Route	Main Extra Question
Bank deposit	Which bank will accept the client after AML and sanctions screening?
Fund shares	Who manages the fund and what are the redemption limits?
Bonds	What is the mark-to-market and currency risk during the hold period?
Capital investment	What proof will the ministry accept for the actual investment?
Job creation	Who maintains payroll and employment compliance evidence?

Editorial Status

This article was checked against official sources on July 22, 2026. It is informational only and is not immigration, legal, tax, property, banking, investment, securities, AML, citizenship, family, or relocation advice.