Turkish Citizenship by InvestmentStarting at $400,000
Own property in Istanbul. Receive your Turkish passport in 3–4 months. Buy directly from a 57-year developer — no commission, no middleman, full legal support included.
🇹🇷 Turkish Passport
- Visa-free access
- 110+
- Processing time
- 3–4 months
- Family included
- ✓
- Dual citizenship
- ✓
- Agent fee
- $0
1969
Çalıkoğlu Group founded in Istanbul
Family-owned developer begins building in Turkey's largest city.
2000s
Expanded into real estate development and legal services
Integrated property development with in-house legal expertise.
2017
Turkey launches CBI program — Çalıkoğlu among first developers to offer full CBI support
Early adopter of citizenship-by-investment property sales.
2022
In-house legal team expanded for full citizenship file management
End-to-end application support from purchase to passport.
2024
International investor division launched — serving Qatar, UAE, and Iran markets
Dedicated team for Gulf and Persian-speaking investors.
2026
57+ years · Direct developer · No agent fees
Trusted partner for Turkish citizenship by investment.
Developer Direct Advantage
Why Buy Directly from the Developer?
Agents add cost. We remove them.
When you purchase through an agent, you pay 2–5% commission on top of the property price. That's $8,000–$20,000 on a $400,000 investment — money that adds no value to your citizenship application.
At Çalıkoğlu Group, you purchase directly from the construction company that built the property. No markup. No referral chain. Our in-house legal team handles your citizenship file from first consultation to passport issuance.
We have been building in Istanbul since 1969. Every property we sell comes with a full builder's warranty and SPK-licensed appraisal report — required for the official citizenship application.
| Agent/Broker | Çalıkoğlu Direct | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 2–5% | None |
| Legal support | External referral | In-house team |
| Property guarantee | No | Builder warranty |
| Price | Market + markup | Direct price |
| Response time | 24–48 hours | Under 5 minutes |
Program Overview
Turkish CBI — 2026 Facts
$400,000
Minimum Investment
3–4 months
Average Processing Time
110+
Visa-Free Countries
Whole Family
Spouse + Children Under 18
Real estate investment route
3-year holding period
Dual citizenship allowed
Family passport included
US E-2 Investor Visa eligibility
Fast-track process available
Turkish Passport Power
What Your Turkish Passport Unlocks
A Turkish passport is more than citizenship — it's a global mobility tool and a gateway to US investor visas
110+
Visa-Free Countries
🇯🇵 Japan · 🇸🇬 Singapore · 🇰🇷 South Korea · 🇧🇷 Brazil · 🇿🇦 South Africa · 🇲🇾 Malaysia
E-2
US Investor Visa Eligible
Turkish passport holders can apply for the US E-2 Treaty Investor Visa — one of the few non-Western passports with this access
EU
Customs Union Access
Turkey's EU Customs Union membership enables preferential trade and business access to European markets
Turkish Citizenship vs. Other Programs
| Program | Min. Investment | Processing Time | Dual Citizenship | Visa-Free Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $400,000 | 3–4 months | ✓ | 110+ |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | €500,000 | 12–24 months | ✓ | 186 |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | €250,000 | 12–36 months | ✓ | 185 |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | $545,000 | 6–12 months | ✗ | 183 |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | €600,000 | 12–36 months | ✓ | 187 |
Turkey offers the fastest processing time among major CBI programs
Step by Step
How to Get Turkish Citizenship — 7 Steps
Free Consultation
Contact via WhatsApp. Speak directly with our legal team — no sales pressure.
Step 1 of 7Property Selection
Choose from our CBI-eligible properties in Istanbul, each priced at $400K+.
Step 2 of 7Due Diligence
Our lawyers verify title deed, check for encumbrances, confirm CBI eligibility.
Step 3 of 7Purchase & Payment
Transaction via Turkish bank — legally required for CBI applications.
Step 4 of 7Official Appraisal
SPK-licensed GEDAŞ appraisal confirms market value for the application file.
Step 5 of 7Title Deed + Annotation
Title deed transferred in your name with 3-year holding annotation at land registry.
Step 6 of 7Citizenship Application
File submitted to General Directorate of Population. Passport issued in 3–4 months.
CBI Properties
CBI-Eligible Properties in Istanbul
All properties are SPK-appraised and meet the $400,000 minimum requirement
Contact Us for Current CBI Inventory
We update our portfolio regularly. Reach out to discuss available CBI-eligible properties.
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See the complete cost breakdown — including what you save by buying direct
$400,000
Family Members
Full Cost Breakdown
| Property Price | $400,000 |
| Official SPK Appraisal | ~$800–1,200 |
| Title Deed Transfer Tax (4%) | $16,000 |
| Legal & Citizenship Filing | $3,500–5,000 |
| Application Fee | $500 |
| Total Investment | $421,750 |
| Agent Commission (if used) | $8,000–$20,000 |
| Your Savings — Direct Purchase | $14,000 |
By buying directly from Çalıkoğlu, you save $14,000 compared to using an agent. We reinvest this into your service: faster processing, in-house legal team, and direct developer pricing.
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No agent fees. In-house legal team. 57 years of trust.