How to obtain Turkish citizenship when buying real estate?

However, not every purchase of real estate gives such a right. The value of the object, the correct execution of the transaction, confirmation of investments and compliance with the established period of ownership of real estate are important.

According to the current requirements, a foreign citizen can apply for Turkish citizenship when acquiring real estate with a cadastral value of at least $400,000 or the equivalent in another currency.

At the same time, it is necessary to fulfill another important condition: to register in the land cadastre the obligation not to sell the acquired real estate for three years.

This means that the buyer acquires ownership of the object, but assumes the established restriction on its alienation within the specified period.

It is important to understand that it is not just about buying an apartment for a certain amount. The investment must meet the established requirements and be inspected by authorized state bodies.

Various types of real estate can be considered for obtaining citizenship if they meet the established requirements and can be used as part of the investment procedure.

These include:

The investment does not have to be limited to one apartment. In certain cases, the acquisition of several real estate objects is allowed, if their aggregate value meets the established minimum threshold and each object meets necessary requirements.

Yes, real estate in a newly built or completed residential complex can also be considered for an investment procedure. However, it is important to check in advance the legal status of the object, the documents for it and the possibility of registration of the transaction in accordance with requirements of the program.

In some cases, the legislation provides for the execution of a notarial contract of preliminary sale with the registration of the relevant obligations in the land cadastre. The applicability of such an option should be checked in relation to specific object and terms of the transaction.

Before purchasing the object, it is necessary to make sure that the key requirements are met:

The cadastral value of the acquired object or objects must be at least 400,000 US dollars or the equivalent in another currency. Compliance with the established threshold is confirmed as part of the prescribed procedure for assessing and verifying documents.

Ownership must be formalized in accordance with Turkish law. The main document confirming the right of ownership is Tapu — a certificate of registration of real estate.

The relevant note on the obligation not to sell the object for three years is entered in the real estate register.

It is necessary to document the acquisition of real estate and the fulfillment of the requirements for its value. Transaction documents, land cadastre information and confirmation of the compliance of the investment with the established conditions play an important role.

This process consists of several stages.

At the first stage, the budget is determined, a suitable object or several objects are selected. It is important to immediately inform the specialists that the property is purchased in order to obtain Turkish citizenship. This will allow you to check in advance its compliance with the necessary requirements.

Before concluding a transaction, it is necessary to check the legal status of the property, information about the owner, the presence of restrictions and encumbrances, as well as the possibility of registering the object as part of the investment procedure. Particular attention should be paid to documents the developer, if we are talking about a new building.

After agreeing on the terms of the transaction, payment and registration of ownership rights in the land cadastre is carried out. The relevant register records an obligation not to sell real estate for three years.

After checking the documents and investment conditions, the authorized state body issues a certificate of conformity (Uygunluk Belgesi). He confirms that the acquired property meets the established requirements for applying for citizenship.

The next stage is obtaining a short-term residence permit as part of the investment procedure. It is drawn up on the basis of the relevant provisions of Turkish law.

After completing the previous stages, the investor submits an application for obtaining Turkish citizenship in the prescribed manner. State bodies conduct the necessary inspections, including with regard to national security and public order.

The final decision on granting citizenship is made by the President of the Republic of Turkey. Therefore, the fulfillment of investment conditions gives the right to apply for citizenship, but does not mean its automatic granting.

One of the advantages of the investment procedure is the ability to include family members in the application.

In accordance with Turkish law, subject to the established conditions, the following may apply for citizenship together with the main applicant: the spouse of the investor, minor children of the investor, foreign children who are on his/her dependents, if they meet the conditions provided by law.

At the same time, it is necessary to prepare the relevant documents for each family member. The age of children and their legal status matter, so the composition of the family should be taken into account at the stage of investment planning.

Acquisition of real estate for the purpose of obtaining citizenship requires more careful preparation than a regular purchase and sale transaction.

- check whether the value of the object meets the established investment threshold.

- to make sure that the property is suitable for participation in the procedure

-check the seller's ownership and the legal history of the object

- to study the availability of liens, arrests and other restrictions

- check the developer's documents and permits if a new building is purchased

- clarify the procedure for payment and documentary confirmation of money transfers

- to determine in advance what documents will be required from the investor and his family members.

Purchase of real estate and Turkish citizenship with Lunar Invest. .we will be able to compare the available facilities, understand the features of residential complexes and organize transaction support. When buying real estate for the purpose of obtaining citizenship, it is especially important to check in advance the compliance of the object with the established requirements and coordinate the legal stages of registration with specialists who deal with migration and civil issues in Turkey.