Amidst high turbulence in the citizenship program market, the Turkish Citizenship by Investment program will continue to operate unchanged in 2025. To participate, you can purchase real estate worth at least $400,000. According to the terms of the CIP, you can choose any property in Turkey, but we still recommend paying attention to new buildings. There is no list of authorized projects or restrictions by region, as in similar programs in other countries, the main thing is that the cost of the property matches the requirements.
In 2025, the process of obtaining Turkish citizenship by investment will take place in two stages: first, the applicant and spouse will receive an investment residence permit, then naturalization (citizenship). Both the first and second stages will require visiting Turkey including for submitting biometric data. But the residence permit card and passport can be obtained remotely via APEX. Note that citizenship remains with the investor and his family members forever, but the property can be sold after three years. In the meantime, you can rent out the property and receive income.
A Turkish passport gives the right to visa-free entry into 110 countries. Including Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Georgia, Qatar.
Turkish Citizenship – A Reliable Program
Regarding requirements and terms, the Turkish program meets all international industry standards – the investor binds himself to the country, receives an address, pays taxes (at least on real estate, if he does not want to move and become a tax resident).
Although this is not a fast program, the process takes 12 months from the date of application. However, within one month of issuing the property title deed (TAPU), the investor and spouse receive a Turkish residence permit.
Several examples of new buildings in the south of Turkey, in Alanya, suitable for such a task as an application for Turkish citizenship
Alanya is a resort town in the central part of the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, which is often called the Turkish Riviera.
New residential complex, Antalya, Alanya, Oba (or Obaköy) district
Oba is a district of the city with good ecology, located closest to the center. All needed infrastructure is here – the largest shopping centers and markets, a hospital, school, supermarkets, cafes and restaurants, and a city park.
A residential complex under construction consisting of 11 buildings, including 203 apartments. The project is located 750 km from the sea. The infrastructure of the complex includes: an outdoor and indoor pool, a children’s play area, a sauna, a hamam, parking.
Commissioning is scheduled for June 2026.
For example, a 2+1 apartment (two bedrooms and one living room) with a total area of 150 m2.
Price – €480,000
New residential complex, Antalya, Alanya, Mahmutlar district
Mahmutlar is a resort town-satellite of Alanya. Here, a developer with more than 30 years of experience has built a ten-story residential complex with 54 apartments. The airport is 25 minutes by car, the sea is only 700 meters away, and there is a shopping center, supermarkets, pharmacies, private clinics, an embankment, and a farmers’ market within walking distance.
The project area has an outdoor and indoor swimming pool, salt and steam rooms, sauna, hammam, children’s playground, lobby with concierge.
For example, a 3+1 penthouse (three bedrooms and one living room) with a total area of 185 m2.
Price – €450 000
New residential complex Antalya, Alanya, Kargicak district
A residential complex of 3- and 5-storey buildings, including 66 apartments. The area of the apartments is from 61 to 320 m2. The project includes both regular apartments and duplexes, including those with an adjacent garden area (included in the price of the apartment). All buildings of the project have been commissioned.
The project infrastructure, which can be used by all residents, includes indoor, outdoor and children’s pools, a fitness room, a sauna, a hammam, an indoor projection cinema, a playground, gazebos, and recreation areas. Nearby there is a supermarket, a school, a beach, a market, a hospital, and a shopping center.
Duplex 3+1 (three bedrooms, one living room) with sea view, total area 290 m2.
Price – €490 000
Property Taxes in Turkey in 2025
There are no restrictions on foreigners buying property in Turkey. Even the property tax rate for a Turk and a citizen of another country is practically the same. The property tax is only 0.2% of the cadastral value of an apartment in a metropolis, and 0.1% in small towns.
When planning expenses, it is worth paying attention to the tax on income from resale and from renting out for individuals, as it can reach 35%. However, it is possible to reduce it if you understand the nuances of the system.
Upon receipt of the property title deed, a property purchase tax (Tapu Devir Vergisi) of 4% of the value is paid. When signing the purchase and sale agreement, you can agree with the seller to jointly pay this tax.
VAT is deductible when purchasing real estate from developers
The price of new real estate objects built by Turkish construction companies includes value added tax in the amount of 1% to 18%. It should be noted that since 2017, foreigners have been exempted from paying VAT when purchasing real estate from developers.
Get a free consultation on obtaining Turkish citizenship from APEX Capital Partners experts. Please note that APEX provides on-site support services when choosing an object for purchase under the program and completing the transaction and subsequent process.
