The easiest way to obtain Turkish citizenship

If you are looking for a way to obtain Turkish citizenship - one of them is investing through a bank deposit. This method is especially popular among those who want to avoid complicated bureaucratic procedures and do not plan to buy real estate.

The essence of the program

According to the current rules, you can get Turkish citizenship by placing a deposit in one of the Turkish banks for an amount equivalent to 500 000 US dollars. The money must be held for three years, without withdrawal or transfer.

The main change in 2025

Previously, the deposit was fixed in dollars or euros. However, with recent changes in legislation, the amount is now converted into Turkish Liras at the Turkish Central Bank exchange rate at the time of deposit. This means that:

• the deposit is made in Turkish liras and not in currency;
• the amount will be fixed in lira and subject to fluctuations in purchasing power;
• the interest on the deposit is usually also paid in lira.

This change is intended to strengthen the national currency and make the program more "local" in nature.

Terms and conditions

• Minimum amount: equivalent of $500,000 in Turkish lira
• Deposit holding period: 3 years
• Bank: any bank approved by the Central Bank of Turkey to participate in the program
• Depositor has no right to withdraw or transfer funds for three years
• Possibility to receive interest on the deposit (depending on the bank's conditions)
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Advantages

• Direct path to citizenship without the need to own real estate
• Guaranteed status after fulfillment of conditions (upon approval)
• Fast processing (from 6 to 12 months)
• Possibility to include spouse and children under 18 years of age

Important points

• All documents must be translated into Turkish and notarized
• The application procedure is through the Citizenship Agency
• It is recommended to use the services of a lawyer or licensed consultant