Visa Programs
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In 2018, the Government of Turkey launched The Turkish Citizenship by Investment program. The main focus of this program is pertaining to real estate investments. The program features a straightforward application process, and investors can benefit from rental income and may re-sell their property after 3 years.
In addition, you are required to maintain your real estate purchased for a holding period of 3 years.
To qualify, the following is required:
- 18+ years of age
- Good health
- No criminal record
- Confirmed investment sources
- Successfully pass due diligence checks
Dependents’ Eligibility
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Children (biological or adopted) under 18 years of age
Investment Requirement
- You are required to make a real estate purchase of USD 400,000 and give a written declaration of not selling the property for next 3 years.
Benefits
Visa-free travel
As a citizen of Turkey, you will be able to travel visa-free or with a visa-on-arrival to over 110 countries and territories in the world, including Singapore, Hong Kong and Brazil.
E-2 Investor Visa
As a Turkish citizen, you will be able to apply for the E-2 investor visa for the United States.
Straightforward process
Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process with a timeframe of 6 to 9 months to your new citizenship.
Tax relief
Turkey does not impose taxes on worldwide income, capital gains, gift, wealth and inheritance.
Minimal residency required
There are no physical residency requirements. You are not required to visit before or after the application.
Dual Citizenship permitted
There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s).
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Steps of Turkey Citizenship
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Forest Gate will pre-screen your passport copy and KYC form for government pre-approval. A down payment of the professional fees is required to open your application. The response is in 24-48 hours.
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Forest Gate professional team will assist and advise you with the collection of the documents required according to the Government checklist.
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Forest Gate will guide you to properties that match your criteria and are marked only as top quality, from reliable developers. You will make a choice, and the purchase and transfer of property procedure will commence.
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Forest Gate will help you choose a valuation expert that is licensed by the Capital Markets Board of Turkey and get your chosen property evaluated. The purchase must be completed by registering the applicant’s own name on the property and annotating the promise to not sell the property for at least three years.
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After a safe purchase and valuation and before the completion of the application, the Ministry of Environment and Urban Affairs will confirm if the value of your investment both in the registry and in valuation exceeds USD 400,000. A residence permit needs to be taken from the Directorate General of Immigration Authority that is specific for investors.
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Forest Gate will complete and check the file of your application and send them to İstanbul for an official checking of the file via mail. After your files are complete, the evaluation process for the application will be initiated by the Directorate of the Civil Registry of the city in which the residence permit is taken.
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Forest Gate will complete and check the file of your application and send them to İstanbul for an official checking of the file via mail. After your files are complete, the evaluation process for the application will be initiated by the Directorate of the Civil Registry of the city in which the residence permit is taken.
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The Presidency of Turkey will grant Turkish citizenship to the applicant after receiving the confirmation of application from the Ministry of Interior, officially. The Presidency’s granting of Turkish citizenship to the applicant will be published on the Official Gazette and go into operation.