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Acquiring Turkish Citizenship Through the Turquoise Card

What foreign Turquoise Card (Turkuaz Kart) holders need to know about the path to Turkish citizenship under Article 12 of Law No. 5901 — eligibility, the transition period, and the discretionary nature of the decision.

Acquisition of Turkish Citizenship by Birth

Turkish citizenship by birth can be acquired through descent or place of birth.

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Acquisition of Turkish Citizenship via Exceptional Procedures (Article 12 of Law No. 5901)

Skip the long-years residency. Explore the 'Exceptional Route' to Turkish Citizenship—a strategic legal pathway designed for high-impact individuals, from Turquoise Card holders to global innovators.

The acquisition of Turkish citizenship through investment is governed by Article 12 of the Turkish Citizenship Law
Guide to Turkish Citizenship by Real Estate Investment (2026)

Secure your future by investing $400,000 in real estate. Learn the legal requirements, 3-year holding rules, and the fast-track application process in our 2026 guide.

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Antalya residential properties eligible for Turkish citizenship by investment

Jul 27, 2026

Eligible Real Estate for Turkish Citizenship: Property Types, Requirements, and Restrictions in 2026

Turkey allows foreign nationals who acquire qualifying real estate worth at least USD 400,000 to apply for citizenship by exception. Not every property qualifies, however — agricultural land, unbuilt plots subject to a project-development obligation, and timeshare rights are excluded, and the acquisition, valuation, and payment process must follow specific legal procedures.

Antalya residential properties eligible for Turkish citizenship by investment

Jul 27, 2026

Eligible Real Estate for Turkish Citizenship: Property Types, Requirements, and Restrictions in 2026

Turkey allows foreign nationals who acquire qualifying real estate worth at least USD 400,000 to apply for citizenship by exception. Not every property qualifies, however — agricultural land, unbuilt plots subject to a project-development obligation, and timeshare rights are excluded, and the acquisition, valuation, and payment process must follow specific legal procedures.

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