Turkish residency and citizenship through property
Thresholds for citizenship and property residency, which properties qualify and why the TAPU value matters.
Updated 10/14/2026 · 6 min read
In short
- Citizenship — buying from $400,000 with a 3-year no-sale commitment.
- Property residency — from $200,000 in major cities and only in districts open to foreigners.
- The value must appear in the TAPU and be backed by a valuation; an understated TAPU blocks citizenship.
- Spouse and children under 18 can join the application.
Step by step
- 1
Choose a qualifying property
Check the property and district qualify and the seller will declare the full value.
- 2
Valuation and transfer
Accredited valuation and a TAPU noting the 3-year no-sale restriction.
- 3
Certificate of conformity
The Land Registry confirms the investment meets the programme.
- 4
Application
Residency is issued first; the citizenship decision follows within months.
A common mistake
Most flats in Turkey are sold with an understated TAPU value — they don't qualify for citizenship. Agree this with the seller before paying a deposit.
FAQ
Do I need to live in Turkey?+
No, the investment programme has no residence requirement.
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