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Module 5 of 6 Investing in Turkish Real Estate  3 min read 

# Module 5: The Buying Process Step-by-Step

From first viewing to TAPU collection — and Turkish citizenship by investment.

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A typical foreign property purchase in Turkey takes **2–6 weeks** from offer to TAPU, depending on whether you're paying cash or financing.

### The standard 9 steps

1.  Property selection & inspection (in person or virtual tour)
2.  Reservation deposit (€2,000–€5,000, refundable subject to contract)
3.  Get Turkish tax number (free, 30 minutes at the tax office)
4.  Open a Turkish bank account
5.  Sign sales contract (in Turkish + your language)
6.  Wire funds, obtain DAB certificate
7.  Independent valuation report ordered
8.  Apply for TAPU at the Land Registry
9.  Collect TAPU — you are now the owner

### Turkish Citizenship by Investment

Buy property worth **$400,000 or more** and hold it for at least **3 years** → you and your family (spouse + children under 18) qualify for Turkish citizenship and a Turkish passport. The passport gives visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to ~110 countries.

### What can go wrong

The single most common problem is buying off-plan from an unlicensed developer. Always verify the developer's _iskan_ (occupancy permit) track record on past projects and only release final payment against TAPU transfer.

### Key takeaways

-   The full process takes 2–6 weeks for a cash buyer 
-   Tax number and Turkish bank account are mandatory 
-   $400k investment held 3 years = Turkish citizenship for the family 
-   Always verify a developer's past iskan record 
-   Never release the full price before TAPU transfer 

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Modules

1.  [01 The Turkish Property Market ](/ur/courses/turkey/market-overview)
2.  [02 Legal Framework & Foreign Ownership ](/ur/courses/turkey/legal-ownership)
3.  [03 Taxes, Fees & Holding Costs ](/ur/courses/turkey/taxes-and-costs)
4.  [04 Financing & Currency Strategy ](/ur/courses/turkey/financing-and-currency)
5.  [05 The Buying Process Step-by-Step ](/ur/courses/turkey/buying-process)
6.  [06 Rental Yield, Exit & Common Mistakes ](/ur/courses/turkey/rental-yield-exit)