How much Turkish citizenship costs in 2026

7 min read · Published 6 October 2026 · Updated 8 October 2026

A Turkish passport costs not $400,000 but $400,000 plus fees, valuation, a lawyer and passports for each person. Here is every cost item and what a family should budget.

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Key point	2026 figures
Minimum investment	property from $400,000 by valuation report
Other options	deposit, bonds or funds from $500,000
Costs on top	usually $20,000-30,000 per family
Timeline	4-8 months from purchase to passport
Family	spouse and children under 18 covered by one investment
Money	the property stays yours and can be sold after 3 years
Dual citizenship	allowed

Amounts checked: 2026-10-06

Turkish citizenship by investment is one of the most popular programmes among Russian citizens: there is no special ban, no need to live in the country or sit an exam, and the passport is issued to the whole family. But advertising only quotes the investment threshold. In practice it comes with a title deed fee, valuation, a certificate of conformity, a lawyer, translations, a residence permit and passports for each person.

Below is every cost item, the minimum amounts for a family of two, three and four, the timeline by step and what happens to the money if you are refused. We calculate the full cost for your family online.

What the cost is made of

Cost item	Amount	Who pays
Real estate	from $400,000	main applicant
Title deed fee (buyer's share)	$8,000	once per application
10-year passport	$310	each family member
Valuation and certificate of conformity	a few hundred dollars	once per application
Lawyer and notary	by contract, usually a few thousand dollars	once per application
Residence permit and health insurance	a few hundred dollars	each family member
VAT on a new build	up to 20% of the price, a non-resident may be exempt	buyer of a new build
Translations and apostilles	per document	each family member

The threshold is measured not by the contract price but by a licensed appraiser's report: if the valuation is below $400,000 the property does not qualify, even if you paid more. The title deed fee is 4% of the price, split between seller and buyer by law, but in practice the buyer often pays it all, up to $16,000 for a $400,000 property.

The money is transferred from abroad through a Turkish bank and the currency is sold with a certificate: without it the deal does not count for the programme.

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The biggest losses in the Turkish programme come not from fees but from mistakes: a valuation below $400,000, money without a currency sale certificate, a property already used for citizenship. Murblz checks the property and valuation before the deposit and handles the deal, the bank certificate, the certificate of conformity and the citizenship application for the whole family.

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How much Turkish citizenship costs per family member

A property from $400,000 covers the spouse and children under 18. Adult children and parents need their own investment. The title deed fee is 2% of the price on the buyer's side, and a 10-year passport costs about $310 per person.

Who	Property	Title deed fee	Passport
Main applicant	$400,000	$8,000	$310
Spouse	included	none	$310
Child under 18	included	none	$310
Child aged 18 or over	needs own investment	-	-
Parent	needs own investment	-	-

We will calculate online the full cost for your family: the contribution, fees for each member and due diligence.

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How much it costs for a family of 2, 3 and 4

Family	Minimum
Two adults	from $408,620
Two adults and a child	from $408,930
Two adults and two children	from $409,240

One investment covers the spouse and children under 18, so for a family the costs grow mainly through passports, translations and residence permits. Adult children and parents need their own investment, but once you have the passport they can join you on a family reunification residence permit.

What the cost does not include

flights and accommodation during the deal and the application;
property upkeep: utilities, complex service charges and an annual property tax of 0.1-0.6% of the cadastral value;
tax on the gain if you sell within 5 years of ownership;
apostilles, notarised translations and duplicate civil certificates;
furniture and renovation if you buy to live in or let.

Timeline by step

Step	Time
Choosing the property, checking the developer and valuation	2-6 weeks
The deal, money transfer and bank currency sale certificate	1-2 weeks
Title registration with a 3-year sale restriction	a few days
Certificate of conformity for citizenship	2-6 weeks
Residence permit and citizenship application	1-2 months
Security check and decision	3-6 months

The overall time from purchase to passport is usually 4-8 months. There is no fixed deadline for the check.

Is money refunded if you are refused

The property investment is not spent: the property stays yours, and after 3 years the restriction is lifted and you can sell it without affecting citizenship. Selling within 3 years is grounds for revoking citizenship.

If citizenship is refused, for example because of a valuation below the threshold or the security check, you keep the property, but the fees, valuation, lawyer and translations are not refunded. That is why the valuation and the source of funds are checked before the deposit.

Comparison with neighbouring programmes

Country	Route	Minimum for one	Time	Dual citizenship
Egypt	Contribution from $250,000	from $260,000	6-12 months, often longer	allowed
Jordan	New project outside the capital and 10 jobs	from $705,220	About 3 years: a temporary passport, then citizenship	allowed
Vanuatu	Government fund contribution under the DSP	from $135,000	Usually 1-3 months	allowed

Egyptian citizenship is formally cheaper but the passport is weaker, and Vanuatu needs no property purchase but the contribution is non-refundable. In Turkey the investment remains your asset.

Taxes after you get the passport

The passport alone does not make you a Turkish tax resident: residence comes from living in the country for more than 6 months a year or moving your home there. Under the law of 4 June 2026, new residents who had no Turkish tax obligations in the previous 3 years pay no tax on foreign income for 20 years. A double tax treaty with Russia is in force.

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FAQ

How much does Turkish citizenship cost in 2026?

The minimum is property from $400,000 by valuation. On top come the title deed fee, valuation, a lawyer, translations, a residence permit and passports: usually another $20,000-30,000 for a family.

How much does it cost to get Turkish citizenship for a family?

One investment from $400,000 covers the spouse and children under 18. For a family of four the minimum grows through passports and documents, and we calculate the full cost online.

Can you get Turkish citizenship with a bank deposit?

Yes, a deposit from $500,000 held for 3 years in a Turkish bank also qualifies. Government bonds and fund shares for the same amount are accepted too.

How long do you need to live in Turkey to get citizenship?

For citizenship by investment you do not need to live in the country. Without investment, the general route is 5 years of continuous residence, Turkish language and an exam.

Is money refunded if citizenship is refused?

The property stays yours and can be sold. Fees, valuation, lawyer and translations are not refunded, which is why they are checked before the deal.

Can Russian citizens get Turkish citizenship by investment?

Yes, there is no special ban, and the security check follows the general rules. After receiving the passport a Russian citizen must notify the Interior Ministry within 60 days.

When can you sell the property after getting citizenship?

Three years after the sale restriction is registered. Selling earlier is grounds for revoking citizenship, and selling within 5 years of ownership makes the gain taxable.

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