Foreigners can own property in Türkiye
Foreign nationals may purchase real estate in Türkiye and hold the title deed (tapu) in their own name. A few limits apply — property cannot lie in restricted military zones, and total holdings are capped at 30 hectares per person — but for a standard investment property these rarely matter.
Turkish Citizenship by Investment
Purchasing real estate with an official valuation of at least USD 400,000 and committing not to sell it for three years makes an investor eligible to apply for Turkish citizenship. The application covers the investor, their spouse and children under 18. There is no residency or language requirement, and Türkiye permits dual citizenship.
The process, step by step
Select the property → obtain an official valuation report from an SPK-licensed appraiser → complete the purchase and register the title deed → apply for a short-term residence permit → submit the citizenship application. In practice, the citizenship stage is typically concluded within a few months.
Costs and taxes
Principal one-off costs include the title-deed transfer fee (about 4% of the declared value), plus valuation and notary fees. Newly built property bought in foreign currency by a first-time foreign buyer may be VAT-exempt. Annual property tax in Türkiye is modest. Exact figures depend on the property and current law.
How Spring Opal guides you
Spring Opal works with a limited, curated portfolio and licensed legal and valuation partners. We handle the process discreetly and end-to-end, in your language — from selecting the right asset to the title deed and, where applicable, the citizenship file.
This is general information, not legal advice. Thresholds and rules follow current Turkish law and are administered by the relevant authorities; we confirm every detail with licensed professionals before you commit.