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Fund route

Turkish citizenship through investment funds

You buy units in a real estate or venture capital fund worth at least USD 500,000. Keep them for 3 years. With this investment, you and your family can apply for citizenship. Fund units are sold only to qualified investors — holding the investment amount alone doesn't prove that status.

  • Minimum investmentUSD 500,000
  • Keep it for 3 years
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Who is this route for?

  • You prefer not to manage a property yourself.
  • You like that your investment is recorded by MKK and confirmed by SPK.
  • You prefer one clear investment to comparing many properties.

How it works

  1. Choose your fund with us

    We explain the fund options (GYF or GSYF). The total must be at least USD 500,000.

  2. Exchange your currency

    You exchange your foreign currency at a bank in Türkiye.

  3. Buy and keep your fund units

    Your units are held in a special citizenship account at MKK. You keep them for 3 years.

  4. Receive the SPK certificate

    SPK checks your investment and issues a conformity certificate. It is also sent to the migration and population offices.

  5. Apply for residence and citizenship

    With the certificate, you apply for your residence permit and then for Turkish citizenship.

Your family is included

Your spouse and your children under 18 can apply with you. Dependent children can be included too.

Simple explanations

GYF and GSYF
Real estate investment fund (GYF) and venture capital investment fund (GSYF). These are the two fund types in the programme.
Qualified investor
Under SPK rules, fund units are sold only to qualified investors. Your acceptance is assessed by the authorised institution before the transaction, separately from the citizenship investment amount.
SPK certificate
A document from the Capital Markets Board. It confirms that your fund investment meets the rules.
MKK
Central Registry Istanbul. It keeps the official record of your fund units.

Common questions

Which funds can I choose?

Real estate investment funds (GYF) and venture capital investment funds (GSYF).

How long do I keep my units?

At least 3 years.

Who confirms my investment?

The Capital Markets Board (SPK) confirms it with an official certificate.

Does the investment amount make me a qualified investor?

No. Fund units are sold only to qualified investors under SPK rules; the authorised institution assesses that status separately, before the transaction.

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