Citizenship compliance
From purchase to Turkish citizenship, step by step
Every step, every document, and the official government page for each — in English and Turkish.
7 steps
The compliance checklist
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Step 1
Get a Turkish tax number
Every foreign buyer needs a tax number (vergi numarası) from the tax office or online.
Documents
- Passport
- Translated passport copy (if required)
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Step 2
Open a Turkish bank account
The purchase money must arrive from abroad in foreign currency and be converted through a Turkish bank. Keep every transfer receipt.
Documents
- Passport
- Tax number
- SWIFT transfer receipts
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Step 3
Reserve a property worth at least USD 400,000
The value must meet the official minimum and be confirmed by a licensed valuation report (SPK-licensed expert).
Documents
- Valuation report (değerleme raporu)
- Reservation agreement
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Step 4
Transfer the title deed at the land registry
The sale is completed at the TKGM land registry office. A 3-year no-sale annotation (şerh) is added to the deed.
Documents
- Passport + sworn translator
- Biometric photos
- DASK earthquake insurance
- Valuation report
- Tax and fee receipts
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Step 5
Get the certificate of conformity
The land registry issues a certificate confirming the investment meets citizenship requirements.
Documents
- Title deed (tapu)
- Bank currency-conversion certificate (DAB)
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Step 6
Apply for a residence permit
A residence permit on investment grounds is applied for through e-İkamet.
Documents
- Passport
- Photos
- Health insurance
- Title deed
- Certificate of conformity
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Step 7
Submit the citizenship application
The application is filed with the citizenship authorities (NVI) for you and your eligible family members.
Documents
- Birth and marriage certificates (apostilled + translated)
- Passports for each family member
- All documents above
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules and thresholds change — always confirm on the official pages before you act.
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