As checked against official sources on 23 July 2026, the property route requires at least USD 400,000 or equivalent foreign currency and a title restriction preventing resale for at least three years. Eligibility is not created by price alone: the property, seller, official value confirmation, payment transfers, title annotation, residence step and citizenship file must align. This is process guidance, not a recommendation of what to buy.
| Gate | Official requirement or evidence | Control |
|---|---|---|
| Property and price | At least USD 400,000 or equivalent foreign currency | NVI and TKGM, checked 23 July 2026 |
| Holding restriction | No resale for at least three years | Annotation in the title record |
| Value and payment | Declared price and transfers each meet the applicable official test | TTB and bank evidence |
| Application | Eligibility document, short-term residence step and citizenship file | Separate authority checkpoints |
Screen the transaction before payment
Confirm buyer eligibility, property restrictions, seller relationship, prior transaction history and whether the asset can enter the citizenship process. A standard purchase can still be unsuitable for this route.
Build one payment evidence chain
The official TKGM circular ties declared price and payment transfers to the threshold confirmation. Align names, accounts, currency records, purpose text and receipts before transfer.
Treat approval as a sequence
Title annotation and the investment eligibility document are followed by the applicable residence and citizenship application steps. Meeting a threshold does not remove official review.
Documents and preparation
- Passport and civil-status records
- Tax number and contact details
- Current title and property identifiers
- Official value confirmation and payment records
- Title restriction evidence
- Eligibility document and residence-file documents
- Certified translations and powers of attorney where used
Risks and checkpoints
- Selecting property before eligibility screening
- Cash or third-party payment that breaks the evidence chain
- Mismatch between declared price and transfer records
- Assuming the spouse or children require no separate records
- Planning a sale before the three-year restriction ends
Official sources and verification date
Official sources checked 23 July 2026.
- Nüfus ve Vatandaşlık İşleri — Vatandaşlık Hizmetleri SSS — Official sources checked 23 July 2026.
- TKGM — 2024/4 Citizenship Circular — Official sources checked 23 July 2026.
- Invest in Türkiye — Acquiring Property and Citizenship — Official sources checked 23 July 2026.
Coordinate the property file through our property acquisition guidance and relocation coordination. Read the existing payment-transfer guide before moving funds.
Frequently asked questions
What is the official property threshold?
At least USD 400,000 or equivalent foreign currency, confirmed through the official process.
How long must the property be held?
The title must carry a restriction preventing resale for at least three years.
Is the bank deposit route the same?
No. The official bank-deposit route has a separate USD 500,000 threshold and three-year holding condition.
Does meeting the amount guarantee citizenship?
No. The relevant authorities verify eligibility, residence and the citizenship file before a decision.
