
SimplyTR Journal
Expert insights on Turkish citizenship, luxury real estate, and the lifestyle you deserve.

Turkish Citizenship: Does Your Child Lose Eligibility if They Turn 18 During the Process?
A common concern for investors is the 'aging out' of dependent children. This case study explores whether a child who turns 18 after the application is submitted still qualifies for Turkish citizenship alongside their parent.

Personal Case: Can Five Apartments Meet Turkey’s $400,000 Citizenship Threshold?
Can five apartments be combined to meet Turkey’s $400,000 real-estate citizenship threshold? This anonymized case explains the value, payment, title and three-year restriction checks.

Kağıthane Guide 2026: Istanbul's Transforming Valley District
Kağıthane district guide 2026: airport metro, urban transformation, property prices, rents, 7–8% gross yield, citizenship threshold, and building checks.

Apartment Viewing Checklist for Istanbul: 10 Points to Check Before You Buy (2026)
10-point apartment viewing checklist for Istanbul buyers: EİDS verification, Tapu owner check, earthquake compliance, İskân, building condition, sea view claims, aidat, and full cost calculation.

EİDS in Turkey: Electronic Listing Verification System — 2026 Guide for Foreign Buyers
EİDS (Elektronik İlan Doğrulama Sistemi) guide for foreign buyers: mandatory listing verification since Feb 2026, how it works, who can publish, fines, and the deposit-safety checklist.

Turkish Citizenship for UAE Investors: Complete 2026 Guide
Yes, Turkish citizenship for UAE investors works through the $400,000 property route — but Emirati nationals must check dual-citizenship rules first. Complete 2026 guide with steps, costs, escrow and document legalization.

Under-Declaring the Tapu Price in Turkey: The 100% Penalty & Remorse Guide (2026)
Under-declaring the Turkish title deed price now carries a 100% penalty on the unpaid 4% fee, plus late interest. Learn how MEVA detects it and how VUK 371 remorse can fix it.

How to Sell Your Property in Turkey While Living Abroad: Complete 2026 Guide
Sell your Turkish property remotely with a power of attorney. POA steps, Tapu transfer, 5-year capital gains tax exemption, and transferring sale proceeds abroad — complete 2026 guide.

Can You Get Turkish Citizenship by Buying Property in Installments? (2026 Legal Guide)
Yes, you can get Turkish citizenship with installment purchases — but the deciding factor is title deed type, not payment method. Kat İrtifakı vs Kat Mülkiyeti, $400K documented transfer, and risks explained.

Turkish Citizenship for Kuwaiti Investors: Complete 2026 Guide
Complete 2026 guide to Turkish citizenship for Kuwaiti investors: $400K property route, the Kuwaiti dual citizenship rule (Article 11), documents, costs, and the $200K residence alternative.