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1:14Citizenship by Investment
Every document you need for Turkish citizenship by investment, in the right order: passport, tax number and foreign exchange certificate; TTB valuation and certificate of conformity; 31/J residence permit; family records, biometric photos and criminal records for adults; and the apostille, sworn translation and notary order for foreign documents.
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3:09Citizenship by Investment
All 10 stages of a Turkish citizenship application, with the exact Turkish status messages from the official status page (vatan.nvi.gov.tr) and what each one means: registration in e-Vatandaşlık, transfer to Ankara, document review, the security and archive check (usually the longest stage), evaluation, the list and the decision, civil registry entry and the final notification. Also covered: typical total time (investment files 3–6 months, residence route 1–3 years), family members, how to track your file, why files slow down and what to do if your status is stuck.
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2:21Buying Property in Turkey
Turkish property ads can look like a code. This SimplyTR Explains video covers the words you will really meet when buying a home in Turkey: 2+1, brüt vs net, tapu, kat mülkiyeti vs kat irtifakı, iskan, ipotek and haciz, kapora, peşinat and taksit, the 4% title deed fee, DASK, the foreign exchange certificate, aidat and the phrases agents use. Chapters 0:00 Listing words: 2+1, brüt and net 0:37 Title deed: tapu, iskan, ipotek, haciz 1:11 Money words, the 4% fee and DASK 1:44 Aidat and the management plan 1:55 Phrases agents use Full glossary: https://simplytr.com/en/blog/turkish-real-estate-terms-glossary Not sure what a listing says? Book a free consultation: https://simplytr.com T +90 505 767 67 59 · E info@simplytr.com General information, not legal or investment advice. Rules as of November 2026 and can change. SimplyTR · Istanbul
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1:06Citizenship by Investment
What counts toward the $400,000 property threshold for Turkish citizenship: combining several properties, the official valuation, title deed price and bank payments, what does not count, properties already used for citizenship, and why to aim a little above $400,000.
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1:24Citizenship by Investment
Turkish citizenship by bank deposit in 2026: deposit at least $500,000, or the equivalent in another convertible currency, at a bank in Turkey and keep it blocked for 3 years. Why we recommend one bank, why exchange-rate swings don't matter once the deposit is converted and blocked, interest on the deposit, the end of YUVAM accounts for new investors, the six steps, family members and typical timing.
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2:49Buying Property in Turkey
Taxes for property owners in Turkey in 2026: the annual property tax (0.1% for homes, 0.2% in metropolitan cities, paid by 31 May and 30 November), the 5-year rule when you sell (no tax on the gain after 5 years; within 5 years inflation adjustment, costs and a 150,000 TL exemption, then 15–40%), rental income (58,000 TL residential exemption, flat 15% or actual expenses, declared in March), holiday-let permits and double-tax treaties.
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3:10Buying Property in Turkey
Where should you buy property in Turkey? A 2026 guide by goal (living, year-round rental or a holiday home) covering Istanbul and its two sides, Antalya (Alanya and Konyaaltı), Bodrum, Çeşme and Fethiye, how seasons shape coastal rentals, short-term rental permits and the checks to make before you choose.
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1:00Citizenship by Investment
Property bought for Turkish citizenship carries a 3-year no-sale note on the title deed, counted from the day the note is recorded. What happens if you sell early, the four steps to sell after 3 years, why your buyer can't reuse the property for citizenship, and capital gains tax within 5 years.
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2:59Buying Property in Turkey
How to buy a house in Turkey as a foreigner in 2026, from your first search to the keys: where foreigners can buy, neighbourhoods closed to new residence permits, tax number and bank account, choosing a property, legal due diligence, reservation deposits, payment and the foreign exchange certificate, the secure payment system, the title deed appointment, what to do after the keys, extra costs and timing.
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2:16Buying Property in Turkey
Why do so many foreigners buy property in Turkey? Seven reasons, and one honest warning: freehold ownership, buying remotely with a power of attorney, a residence permit from $200,000, the $400,000 citizenship route, location, rental demand and the way of life. Plus what to check before you pay.
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1:07Quick Facts
Home sales in Türkiye fell 9.3% in September 2026, yet sales to foreigners rose 9.9% to 2,167 homes. New builds led while resales dropped, and Russia, Iraq and Germany were the top buyer nationalities. Year to date, sales to foreigners are still down 4.3%. Source: TÜİK, 16 October 2026. Book a free consultation at simplytr.com and we'll check your case.
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2:40Citizenship by Investment
Every route to Turkish citizenship in 2026: citizenship by investment ($400,000 real estate; $500,000 deposit, bonds, funds or fixed capital; 50 jobs), typical timing, the investment process, the 5-year residence route, the work permit route, marriage to a Turkish citizen, documents and dual citizenship.
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2:05Residence & Visas
Can buying a home in Turkey get you a residence permit? Yes, if the property's official value is at least $200,000. A 2026 guide to the rule in force since 16 October 2023: how it differs from the $400,000 citizenship route, the three conditions, why the official valuation counts more than the sales contract, the four application steps (title check, valuation, title deed, e-ikamet) and what happens if you sell.
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1:30Citizenship by Investment
Follow one family from a first call to Turkish passports: consultation, property selection and due diligence, title deed (TAPU), conformity certificate, residence permit, application, government review and passports.
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