Turkey

Turkey is a nation straddling eastern Europe and western Asia with cultural connections to ancient Greek, Persian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Cosmopolitan Istanbul, on the Bosphorus Strait, is home to the iconic Hagia Sophia, with its soaring dome and Christian mosaics, the massive 17th-century Blue Mosque and the circa-1460 Topkapı Palace, former home of sultans. Ankara is Turkey’s modern capital.

ABOUT TURKEY

The new Turkish citizenship by investment program was published in the Official Government Gazette in September 2018. The new law requires a minimum Real Estate investment of USD250,000 and the citizenship can be obtained in approximately 5-6 months. The property can be sold after 36 months (but citizenship is for life). With over 4 million Arabs already residing in Turkey, it is a very desirable destination for many Middle Eastern families. With very favorable exchange rates for the last 12 months, it’s now a very good time to look at real estate in Turkey, and the added benefit of a Turkish passport with your investment should see real estate prices rise soon. There is no residency requirements for the program, although you must travel to Turkey for completion of biometrics. Aside from the Real Estate option, there is the option of a cash fixed deposit of USD 500,000 – for 3 years in a bank operating in Turkey. There is are also option to start a business and to create local employment, but the most common and effective route at the moment, is through what many consider to be the “underpriced” real estate market. The Huriya Private team have a number of excellent agents offering wonderful properties in central Istanbul, both residential and commercial.

CITIZENSHIP PROGRAMME

Option 1
– An investment in property with a minimum value of US$ 250,000 plus the applicable taxes.
– This real estate acquisition may be limited to a single property or include multiple properties.
– Huriya Private has partnered with renowned developers of projects in Turkey that allow clients to become owners of the property.

Option 2
– Bank Deposit US$ 500,000 to a Turkish bank.
– Deposit can be made to USD, TRY, EUR accounts and can be put for interest return.
– Certify your depositing for BDDK
– Block the funds for three years in the bank , not to be withdrawn.

Option 3
– Fund Investment of US$ 500,000.
– Invest in a Turkish Investment or stock-bond for a min. US$ 500,000.
– Certify your investment for SPK
– Provide audit forms, from the invested fund.
– Confirm request to keep for three years.

STEPS AND PROCEDURES

Sign a retainer agreement for No Borders Founder to act as your advisor for application, due diligence & legal processes.

Arrange a visit to Turkey to acquire a property for a minimum amount of at least US$ 250,000 plus the applicable taxes.

Transfer the investment amount & any applicable fees into an approved ESCROW account.

Submission of all the necessary supporting documents and payment of the application fee

Once the application has been verified and approved, the applicant will be invited to No Borders Founder for biometric capturing, after which passport will be issued.