Obtaining a second citizenship through the TCBI Program
- Dec 31, 2025
- 2 min read
Türkiye (Turkey), located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, is an EU candidate country with a bilateral trade agreement with the EU. Its capital, Ankara, and major city, Istanbul, serve as key political and economic hubs.
The Turkish Citizenship by Investment (TCBI) program allows foreign investors to obtain a Turkish passport directly upon meeting the required investment criteria, with no residency requirements, making it one of the most attractive programs in the Eurasian region.
Advantages of applying for TCBI program
Dual Citizenship Allowed: No need to renounce your original nationality to apply.
Family Inclusion: Spouse and children can apply together under one application.
Low Eligibility RequirementsNo language, education, or residency obligations.
Access to Social Welfare
Benefit from Türkiye’s public healthcare and welfare system.
Global Mobility
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 110+ countries.
I. Qualifications and Required Documents
According to the rules established by the Turkish Presidency of Migration Management and the Investment & Finance Office, those wishing to obtain Turkish residency through investment and subsequently convert to citizenship must prepare the following documents:
Personal data: including passport copies, ID photos, and identity cards, etc.
Certificate of no criminal record (certificate of good conduct).
Proof of address: Owned residence, rented property, or hotel accommodation.
Proof of financial resources: such as employment certificate, pay stubs, pension income certificate, and tax returns, etc.
Documents proving the relationship: such as marriage certificate, children's birth certificates, and support certificates, etc.
II. Application Process
Step 1 : Apply for a Turkish Tax Number.
Before making an investment, applicants must apply for a Turkish tax number from the Turkish Tax Authority in order to open a bank account and conduct economic activities locally.
Step 2 : Choosing an investment plan.
Bank fixed deposit : US$500,000
Subscription of company shares approved by the Turkish Capital Market Authority (CMB) : US$500,000
Real estate investment: USD 400,000 (subject to nationality restrictions)
Create 50 jobs locally
Step 3 : Open a bank account.
If applicants wish to invest through a fixed deposit, they need to open an account at a local bank and set a deposit term of at least 3 years.
Step 4 : Apply for a short-term residence permit.
When applying for a short-term residence permit, fingerprints will be taken along with the application materials, so applicants must travel to Türkiye in person to complete the process.
Upon approval, a residence permit will be issued.
Step 5 : Apply for citizenship and obtain a passport
Once residency is approved, applicants can immediately apply for Turkish citizenship, and their fingerprints must be taken in Türkiye again.
After citizenship application is approved, applicants can go register their Turkish identity card and passport.
*The information in this article is for reference only. Please refer to the latest official announcement at the time of application for the most accurate information.
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