Right now, in 2026, Turkey's Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program is the most attractive and popular in the world.
But why do so many High Net Worth Investors and their families choose it?
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with Turkey's CBI program, the whole process takes only 3 to 6 months. Once you submit your documents, your citizenship is approved very fast. This is a big relief for busy business owners.
To get Turkish citizenship, there is no rule saying you must move and live there. You can apply right from your home country! You only need to visit Turkey once to register your property (called Tapu) and give your biometric details, like fingerprints. This is one of the best parts of the program.
This is the biggest and most unique benefit of Turkey's CBI program. Turkey has an 'E-2 Treaty' agreement with the United States. This means that once you get a Turkish passport, you can apply for a US E-2 Investor Visa. This visa lets you and your family live, work, and run a business in the USA. A few other countries, like Egypt, Vanuatu, and Grenada, also offer this E-2 visa benefit.
Turkish passport is currently one of the most powerful in the world.
With this passport, you can travel to more than 110 countries without a visa or get a visa easily when you arrive. This includes countries like Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Qatar, and many nations in South America. This is very helpful for global business people. However, you will not get this same visa-free benefit with passports from those other countries.
With just one investment, you, your husband or wife, and your unmarried children under 18 will all get Turkish citizenship together. You do not need to make separate investments for each family member. This makes the total cost much lower and saves your family a lot of money.
Right now, to get citizenship by buying property in Turkey, you need to invest at least $400,000 USD (this amount was increased from $250,000 in 2022). Because Turkey’s economy and tourism are growing fast, property prices and rental income are constantly going up. The best part? After 3 years, you can sell the property and get your investment money back.
When moving to Europe or other developed countries, you often need to pass English tests like IELTS or earn points based on your skills. But in Turkey, you do not need any of this. The government does not ask about your education level or your age. You just need to be at least 18 years old.
Turkey fully allows you to have dual citizenship. This means you do not have to give up your current citizenship to become a Turkish citizen. You can keep your original passport and also hold a Turkish passport at the same time.
If you decide to live in Turkey, you will enjoy a great quality of life. Turkey has modern hospitals and excellent healthcare, making it famous worldwide for medical tourism. Also, there are many international schools and universities, which are perfect for your children's education.
Vicky Katsarova is an internationally recognized advisor in residency and citizenship by investment, with more than 15 years of experience helping investors, entrepreneurs, and families secure strategic residency and citizenship solutions.
Since founding High Net Worth Immigration in 2010, she has advised clients across more than 20 jurisdictions, helping them enhance global mobility, protect family wealth, diversify geopolitical risk, and unlock international opportunities through carefully selected investment migration programs.
Having lived in Bulgaria, the UAE, and Canada, Vicky combines professional expertise with personal international experience. Her boutique advisory is built on discretion, integrity, and long-term client relationships, delivering tailored solutions aligned with each client’s unique objectives.
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