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Turkey · Investment route
Invest in a Turkish bank deposit to obtain citizenship.
Last updated: 2025-03-01
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
The Turkey Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program offers a secure and fast path to a Turkish passport. Investors can make a fixed-term bank deposit to qualify, with processing typically completed in around 6 months. Eligible family members—including spouse, children under 18, and parents—can be included. Citizenship provides dual nationality, visa-free travel to 113 countries, and is lifetime and inheritable, with no prior residency or language requirements.
What you getالمزايا
Fast-track citizenship: approval in approximately 6 months.
Dual citizenship allowed.
No prior residency requirement.
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 113 countries.
Family inclusion: spouse, children under 18, and parents.
Deposit in government-approved Turkish bank; earns interest (subject to bank rates).
Stable, politically secure, and economically diverse jurisdiction.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
Bank deposit – single applicant
Minimum deposit for a single applicant to qualify for Turkish citizenship through the bank deposit program.
Bank deposit – married couple
Covers principal applicant and spouse.
Bank deposit – three-person family
Covers principal applicant, spouse, and one child under 18.
Bank deposit – family of four
Covers principal applicant, spouse, and two children under 18.
Extra family member
Additional dependents included at no extra cost, subject to program rules.
Due diligence – principal applicant
Mandatory fee for verifying background and source of funds.
Government & due-diligence fees
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Be at least 18 years old.
Clean criminal record and pass thorough due diligence screenings.
Good health confirmed by a medical examination.
Fulfill the minimum bank deposit requirement of USD 500,000 for three years.
Proof of funds
Who cannot apply
Incomplete or falsified documentation.
Unclear source of funds.
Attempting direct application without authorized agents.
Document checklistالوثائق
Identity & Civil
- ✦Passport copies (valid ≥ 12 months)
- ✦Birth and marriage certificates
- ✦National ID / residential proof
Financial & Source of Funds
- ✦Bank statements (6–12 months)
- ✦Proof of legal source of funds
- ✦Bank reference letters
Compliance
- ✦Police clearance / Interpol certificate
- ✦Medical certificates (adults)
- ✦Passport-size photos
Investment Proof
- ✦Bank deposit agreement / confirmation letter from the bank
- ✦Proof of deposit and term duration
Your XIPHIAS advisor prepares a personalised document list at onboarding. The checklist above is indicative and may vary by family size.
Family scopeالأسرة
All eligible dependants can be included in one application or added after approval.
Age limits, dependency definitions, and addition fees vary by jurisdiction. Your advisor confirms exact rules at onboarding.
Risk notes
Deposit must remain in a government-approved bank for a minimum of three years.
Eligibility depends on passing due diligence and government approval.
Investment is subject to banking, interest rate, and currency risks; consult advisors for guidance.
Compliance
All transactions must comply with Turkish Government regulations and banking laws.
Enhanced due diligence is required for all adult applicants.
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