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Türkiye · Citizenship and residency through property

Turkish Citizenship and Residency Through Property Ownership

Buying a qualifying property worth at least USD 400,000 may allow you to apply for Turkish citizenship, provided you undertake not to sell it for 3 years and complete the official requirements and approvals.

USD 400,000the minimum value of a qualifying property, by deed, bank payment and official valuation.
3 yearsthe undertaking not to sell, noted on the title deed.
Familyyour spouse and minor or dependent children can be included in the application.
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Checked against the Turkish Land Registry (Your Key Türkiye), Law 5901 and its regulation, Law 6458 and the Presidency of Migration Management. Last reviewed 2 October 2026.

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Two routes

Citizenship through investment, and a residence permit for home owners.

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A qualifying property of at least USD 400,000

Value
At least USD 400,000. The deed price, the bank payment and an official valuation report must each reach this amount. VAT, fees and commission do not count.
Payment
In foreign currency, through a bank in Türkiye, which issues a currency purchase certificate.
Keep it
You undertake not to sell for 3 years. The note on the deed is lifted at your request after that.
More than one
Several properties can be combined if each purchase meets the rules.
Off-plan
Only with a notarised sales-promise contract, the full amount paid, and the building's condominium or floor easement in place.
Family
Your spouse and your minor or dependent children can be included.
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A home you own and live in

The route
Turkish law allows a short-term residence permit for people who own property in Türkiye.
The home
It must be a home, used as your home, and not rented out.
The value
The Ministry of Interior sets which homes qualify and their value, and these rules have changed in recent years. We confirm the current conditions for your home before you buy.
Length
Issued for a limited period and renewable. The length is decided by the authorities.
Family
Family members who co-own the home can apply on the same basis. Others usually need their own permit.

Before you buy · Some Istanbul neighbourhoods were closed to new residence registrations in 2022. If residency matters to you, we ask the migration office about the address before you buy.

Know before you buy

Three rules that protect your application.

Most problems come from these three points. We check all of them with you before you pay.

Three figures, one threshold

The deed price, the bank payment and the official valuation must each reach USD 400,000. If one falls short, the property does not qualify.

Three years

You sign that you will not sell for 3 years. The undertaking is noted on the title deed.

The right seller

The property must not be registered to a foreigner, and a property can be used for citizenship only once. We check its history before you sign.

From the Land Registry (Your Key Türkiye), its guideline of 1 February 2024 and the Regulation on the Turkish Citizenship Law.

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Side by side

Citizenship and residence at a glance.

CitizenshipResidence permit
AmountAt least USD 400,000 in qualifying propertySet by the Ministry of Interior, confirmed case by case
What you getThe right to apply for Turkish citizenshipA short-term residence permit, renewable
Keep the property3 years, noted on the deedAs long as the permit relies on it
The homeAny qualifying property, by the rulesA home you live in, not rented out
FamilySpouse and minor or dependent childrenCo-owners apply on the same basis

The procedure

Citizenship, in four steps.

These steps follow the Land Registry's official guidance. No official processing time is published, so we do not promise one.

  1. Choose a qualifying property

    We check the price, the seller and the payment rules with you before you sign.

  2. Pay and value it

    Pay in foreign currency through a bank in Türkiye. A licensed valuer prepares the official valuation report.

  3. Title deed and certificate

    The deed is signed with the 3-year undertaking. The Land Registry then issues the investment certificate.

  4. Residence, then citizenship

    You apply for the investor residence permit, then for citizenship. The decision is made by the Turkish authorities.

Main documents usually asked for

  • Passport, translated where needed, and recent photos
  • The bank's currency purchase certificate and payment receipts
  • The official valuation report and, for buildings, compulsory earthquake insurance
  • For family: marriage and birth certificates

Good to know

  • Turkish homes are described as 1+1, 2+1 and so on: the number of bedrooms, plus one living room.
  • Net area is the space inside the flat. Gross area adds walls and a share of the common areas, and sales are usually based on it.
  • Foreigners can buy only if their country is on an official list that is not public. The land registry confirms each buyer.
  • Rules and amounts can change. We check the current rules before you pay.

Projects in Istanbul

Our Türkiye projects.

Request prices and availability. Not every unit reaches USD 400,000 or meets the citizenship rules; we confirm each unit before you pay.

Istanbul

Maslak KoruPrices on request

Maslak Koru

KİPTAŞ and Invest İnşaat · Sarıyer
Hayat City MahmutbeyPrices on request

Hayat City Mahmutbey

Özak GYO · Bağcılar
Hayat FloraPrices on request

Hayat Flora

Özak GYO with Emlak Konut · Küçükçekmece
Avrupa Konutları GüneşliPrices on request

Avrupa Konutları Güneşli

Artaş · Bağcılar

Why buyers look at Türkiye

Istanbul

Europe and Asia in one city, a direct flight from Kuwait.

A citizenship route

A qualifying property may allow you to apply for Turkish citizenship.

Family

Your spouse and minor or dependent children can be part of the application.

New communities

Gardens, pools and security, close to metro lines and business districts.

Questions buyers ask us

Turkish citizenship and residence, answered simply.

How much property do I need for Turkish citizenship?

A qualifying property worth at least USD 400,000. The title deed price, the payment through a bank in Türkiye and an official valuation report must each reach this amount. VAT, fees and commission do not count. Source: Land Registry (Your Key Türkiye).

Does every property qualify?

No. Shared ownership, agricultural or empty land and timeshares are excluded. The property must not be registered to a foreigner, a second-hand one has extra rules, and a property can be used for citizenship only once. Source: Land Registry guideline, 2024.

Can I buy off-plan?

Only with a sales-promise contract signed at a notary, the full amount paid, and the building's condominium or floor easement in place. Source: Regulation on the Turkish Citizenship Law, Article 20.

Can I combine more than one property?

Yes, if each purchase meets the rules and the total reaches USD 400,000. Source: Land Registry (Your Key Türkiye).

When can I sell the property?

After 3 years. The undertaking noted on the deed is lifted at your request once the 3 years are up. Source: Land Registry FAQ.

Who in my family can be included?

Your spouse, and your and your spouse's minor or dependent children. We do not promise that adult children are included. Source: Turkish Citizenship Law 5901, Article 12.

How long does it take?

No official processing time is published, so we do not promise one. Citizenship is granted by Presidential decision.

Can I get a residence permit without citizenship?

Owning a home in Türkiye can be the basis for a short-term residence permit, if you live in it and do not rent it out. The Ministry of Interior sets which homes qualify and their value, and the rules have changed in recent years, so we confirm the current conditions for your home before you buy. Source: Law 6458, Article 31.

Can Kuwaiti citizens buy property in Türkiye?

Foreigners can buy if their country is on an official list, which is not public; the land registry confirms each buyer. Turkish statistics show Kuwaitis buying homes in Türkiye for years. Source: Land Registry FAQ.

What do 1+1 and gross area mean?

1+1 means one bedroom plus one living room; 3+1 means three bedrooms plus one living room. Net area is the space inside the flat. Gross area adds walls and a share of common areas, and sales are usually based on it.

Where can I see prices?

Prices and availability change, so we send them on request with the current payment plan. Request prices and availability on WhatsApp or with the form below.

How does Al Mithaq help?

We shortlist homes that fit your budget and goal, check the price, seller, payment and valuation rules with you, and guide you through each step. You can start from Kuwait.

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Sources

Last reviewed: 2 October 2026

  1. Land Registry (TKGM), Your Key Türkiye: acquisition of citizenship · yourkeyturkiye.gov.tr
  2. Land Registry (TKGM), Your Key Türkiye: citizenship steps and questions (Turkish) · yourkeyturkiye.gov.tr
  3. Land Registry (TKGM), Your Key Türkiye: frequently asked questions · yourkeyturkiye.gov.tr
  4. Land Registry (TKGM), Your Key Türkiye: the valuation report · yourkeyturkiye.gov.tr
  5. Land Registry (TKGM), Your Key Türkiye: property purchases by foreign individuals · yourkeyturkiye.gov.tr
  6. Land Registry guideline on the Turkish Citizenship Regulation, 1 February 2024 · tkgm.gov.tr
  7. Regulation on the Turkish Citizenship Law, Article 20 · mevzuat.gov.tr
  8. Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901, Articles 12 and 20 · mevzuat.gov.tr
  9. Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection, Articles 31 and 34 · mevzuat.gov.tr
  10. Presidency of Migration Management: residence permit types · en.goc.gov.tr
  11. Presidency of Migration Management, e-İkamet: documents for a short-term residence permit · e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr
  12. Presidency of Migration Management: notice on closed neighbourhoods, 30 June 2022 · goc.gov.tr
  13. Population and Citizenship Affairs: citizenship application form and document list · nvi.gov.tr

General information, not legal advice. Citizenship and residence permits are decided by the Turkish authorities, not by developers or by Al Mithaq, and the rules, amounts and fees can change. We confirm each case before you pay. Thresholds are set in US dollars; any KWD amount shown is approximate and is never used to decide eligibility. Pictures are developer renders.

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