Turkey Citizenship Cost 2026: Property, Taxes and Government Fees

Reviewed by Jane Katkova, Founder & Licensed CICC Consultant· Last updated: October 2026

The Turkey citizenship cost starts from a US$400,000 property held for three years, plus a 4% title deed fee and government fees of around US$574 per family member for the application. We plan for roughly 5–7% on top of the property price for taxes, fees and legal costs. Unlike a Caribbean contribution, the investment itself can be recovered after three years.

Turkey citizenship cost: fees and key figures (2026)

• Real Estate from US$400,000. official valuation by an SPK-licensed appraiser; hold 3 years
• Financial Routes from US$500,000. bank deposit, government bonds, fund shares or fixed capital; hold 3 years
• Around US$574 Application Fee per Family Member. indicative; Turkish fees are revised often
• Around US$108 per Residence Permit Card. plus health insurance for the permit
• Title Deed Fee of 4% of the Declared Value. customarily split with the seller, often paid in full by the buyer
• Valuation, Translation, Notary and Legal Fees. VAT rules on new-build property should be checked with us
• Budget Roughly 5–7% on Top of the Property Price. our estimate for taxes, fees and legal costs on the real estate route
• Investment Recoverable After 3 Years. property can be sold, deposits withdrawn; fees and taxes are not returned

Turkish citizenship by investment options and costs

The government fees apply on every route: the citizenship application at around US$574 per family member, residence permit cards at around US$108 each, health insurance and passport fees. Property costs apply only to the real estate route.

Real estate: US$400,000

• Covers: Main applicant, spouse and children under 18; one property or several combined
• Holding: 3 years, annotated on the title deed
• Best for: Families who want a usable asset; the lowest entry point

Add the 4% title deed fee, valuation report, translation, notary and legal fees. VAT on new-build property should be checked with us.

Bank deposit: US$500,000

• Covers: Deposit in a Turkish bank
• Holding: 3 years
• Best for: Investors who want the capital back without property costs

No title deed fee; government fees and legal fees still apply.

Government bonds: US$500,000

• Covers: Turkish government debt instruments
• Holding: 3 years
• Best for: Conservative investors comfortable with Turkish sovereign risk

No property costs; the yield and currency risk are yours.

Real estate or venture capital fund shares: US$500,000

• Covers: Shares in a Turkish real estate investment fund or venture capital fund
• Holding: 3 years
• Best for: Property exposure without a title deed or tenant

Fund management charges apply.

Fixed capital investment: US$500,000

• Covers: Business investment confirmed by the Ministry of Industry and Technology
• Holding: 3 years
• Best for: Founders with an operating plan in Turkey

Company formation and accounting costs are extra.

Job creation (50 Turkish citizens employed, confirmed by the Ministry of Labour) is also a qualifying route. All government fees are indicative and change often. Figures verified 2 October 2026.

Turkey citizenship cost: worked examples, real estate route

Minimum property, the full 4% title deed fee paid by the buyer, the citizenship application and residence permit cards. Children are under 18; adult children and parents cannot be included.

Not included: passport fees, health insurance, the valuation report, translation and notary costs, legal fees and any VAT on new-build property. Our planning estimate for all taxes, fees and legal costs together is roughly 5–7% of the property price, or about US$20,000–28,000 on a US$400,000 purchase. The property is recoverable on resale after three years; the fees are not.

Turkish CBI recoverable costs, payment timing and additional costs

What comes back. The investment itself is an asset: the property can be sold after the three-year annotation is lifted, and a bank deposit or bond is returned at the end of the holding period. Government fees, the title deed fee, valuation, translation and legal costs are not returned. What you recover in dollars depends on the property market and the lira, both of which can move against you.

Timing. The valuation report is ordered before purchase; the price is paid through a Turkish bank, with foreign currency sold to the bank against a currency sale certificate (DAB); the title deed fee is paid at registration at the land registry. Residence permit, application and passport fees follow in Turkey. No cash payments qualify.

Our fee. Our professional fee covers eligibility screening, title and valuation review, coordination with Turkish lawyers, the residence permit and citizenship files and passport delivery. We quote it in writing before you engage us, and we do not take undisclosed commissions from developers or sellers.

Cost against the alternatives. Turkey requires a higher outlay than Grenada (US$235,000 for a family of four), but the Grenada contribution is spent while the Turkish property is owned. Both carry a US E-2 treaty; we compare them in Turkey vs Grenada citizenship.

Turkey citizenship cost for US and Canadian applicants

For US and Canadian citizens

Treat the fees and taxes, roughly US$20,000–28,000 on a US$400,000 property, as the true cost of a second nationality, and the property as an investment with its own lira and market risk. Rental income and a Turkish bank account are reportable to the IRS if you are American; Turkey has a Model 1 FATCA agreement. Canadians report foreign property under the usual Canadian rules.

For US and Canada residents on another passport

Every dollar must be traceable from its source to a Turkish bank, including the fees. Compare the outlay with what you spend on visas today, and add the E-2 option only if you have a genuine US business plan and can show real ties to Turkey. If travel access matters more than owning property, a Caribbean programme may cost less and travel further.

Request a written cost estimate for Turkish citizenship

Tell us who is on the application, their ages and the route you prefer. We send a line-by-line estimate covering government fees, property costs, our fee and third-party costs. Book a consultation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the total Turkey citizenship cost for a family of four?

On the minimum real estate route, around US$418,700 before passports, insurance and professional costs: US$400,000 property, US$16,000 title deed fee if you pay all of it, around US$2,296 in application fees and around US$432 in residence permit cards. Add valuation, translation, notary and legal fees; we plan for roughly 5–7% on top of the property price in total.

Does it cost more to add children to a Turkish citizenship application?

Only the per-person fees. Your spouse and children under 18 are covered by the same US$400,000 or US$500,000 investment; each adds around US$574 for the citizenship application, a residence permit card where required, health insurance and a passport. Adult children and parents cannot be included and would need their own qualifying investment.

Is any of the Turkey citizenship cost refundable?

The investment is recoverable, the fees are not. After three years you may sell the property or withdraw the deposit, but the title deed fee, valuation, translation, legal and government fees are spent. Recovery in dollars depends on the property market and the lira, which has been volatile, so treat the purchase as a real investment decision.

Do I pay VAT when buying property for Turkish citizenship?

VAT can apply to new-build property in Turkey, and exemption rules exist for some foreign buyers who pay in foreign currency. Because the conditions are technical and change, VAT rules on new-build property should be checked with us before you sign. We include the VAT position for the specific property in our written cost estimate.

This guide is part of our Turkey citizenship by investment overview.

Official sources and references

1. Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye: citizenship by investment
2. General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre (Tapu ve Kadastro)
3. Directorate General of Population and Citizenship Affairs