A Turkish citizenship by investment file does not end when the title deed changes hands. The official Republic of Türkiye Investment Office guide states that the real-estate route requires property worth at least USD 400,000 and a title-deed resale restriction for at least three years.
A compliant file also needs a coherent evidence trail. The title deed transfers ownership. Eligibility for the citizenship route is assessed through the deed record, payment documentation and the later certificate-of-eligibility process.
What title-deed record is required for Turkey CBI?
The real-estate route requires a resale restriction of at least three years to be recorded on the title deed. The Investment Office also says that the deed should state that the property was purchased for this purpose and that the foreign buyer declares they will not sell it for three years.
That is why the purchase contract, payment schedule and Tapu application should be managed as one file. A correction that looks minor after signing can delay the sequence. The eligibility certificate is requested after the land-registry procedures are complete.
Why do the foreign-exchange certificate and bank receipt matter?
TKGM’s 26 January 2022 foreign-exchange purchase certificate notice explains the foreign-currency sale requirement for transactions where a foreigner is the buyer. For citizenship-linked real-estate sales, the buyer-to-seller bank-transfer receipt must also be presented to the title-deed office.
In practice, the parties, amount, date and explanation on the receipt should align with the Tapu file. Unexplained intermediary transfers or cash arrangements make the review harder. Banking and land-registry checks need to tell the same story.
What should be checked before Tapu day?
Before signing, review the property record, valuation material, seller authority, payment route and citizenship declaration together. The USD 400,000 figure is a compliance threshold to be evidenced in the official file, not simply an asking price in a listing.
- Confirm the land-registry record and property details.
- Keep the payment traceable through the bank.
- File the foreign-exchange certificate and transfer receipts.
- Confirm the three-year restriction is included in the Tapu application.
What happens after the title deed is issued?
After the land-registry procedure, the relevant authority is asked to issue a certificate of eligibility. Residence and citizenship applications then have their own documents and review stages. The route is not an automatic approval; the competent authorities decide each case.
Investors who want to coordinate the property, Tapu and application sequence can review Corpenza’s citizenship-by-investment services or contact Corpenza before committing funds.
Frequently asked questions
Does receiving the title deed automatically create a citizenship application?
No. The deed is one part of the investment file. The eligibility certificate and later application stages are separate.
When does the three-year restriction start?
The official guide requires a resale restriction of at least three years on the title deed. Confirm the exact record and date during the Tapu process.
Is the foreign-exchange purchase certificate relevant to the file?
TKGM’s notice explains the foreign-exchange rule for foreign buyers. In a citizenship-linked sale, payment evidence is also a key document.
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Requirements change and depend on the property and applicant.
