Türkiye · Investing
Türkiye Citizenship · $500k pension
Investment needed: $500k+
Citizenship by investment — private pension system contribution of at least USD 500,000
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Key facts
Citizenship · $500k pension is an investing route for Türkiye. Applicants need an investment of $500k+. You can stay 5 yrs. You can work locally. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- $500k+
- First stay
- 5 yrs
Cost, time and long term
Invested and held$500k+
- $500,000Contribution to the individual pension system in designated funds; remain in the system three years.
Where to applyInside the country
Apply in Türkiye: first get the conformity certificate from the competent institution, then a short-term residence permit from the provincial migration office, then a citizenship file at the provincial population office where you live.
General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs, Ministry of Interior
Presence rulesStay rule
You must handle the conformity certificate, residence permit, residence card and citizenship application in person; a representative cannot do these for you.
General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs, Ministry of Interior
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- Holders of a turquoise card may also apply.
- The investment condition is set by Art. 20 of the Regulation implementing Citizenship Law 5901.
What you must show1
- A contribution of at least USD 500,000 to the private pension system.
Steps4
- Step 1: obtain the conformity certificate (Uygunluk Belgesi) from the competent institution.
- Step 2: obtain a short-term residence permit under Law 6458 Art. 31(1)(j).
- Step 3: apply to the provincial population and citizenship directorate.
- Applications must be made in person.
After you arrive1
- The contribution stays in funds set by the insurance regulator for 3 years.
When you become tax resident
How Türkiye decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 5 years at first
- Tax residence
Income tax residence is separate from immigration status.
- Foreign-source income
New-resident relief (20 years)
Individuals who become Turkish tax residents and had no domicile or tax liability in Türkiye in the preceding three calendar years are exempt from income tax on income and gains earned outside Türkiye for twenty years.
- Special regime
Foreign-source income exemption · 0% tax
All tax rules for Türkiye Tax records checked
Full official text
Contribution of at least USD 500,000 to the private pension system held in funds set by the insurance regulator for 3 years. Applicants first obtain the Uygunluk Belgesi (conformity certificate) from the competent institution, then a Law 6458 Art. 31(1)(j) short-term residence permit, then apply to the provincial population and citizenship directorate; holders of a turquoise card may also apply. 1 2
What you must show
- An investment of at least $500,000 · Contribution to the individual pension system in designated funds; remain in the system three years. 1
Requirements
- Holders of a turquoise card may also apply. 1 2
- The investment condition is set by Art. 20 of the Regulation implementing Citizenship Law 5901. 1
- A contribution of at least USD 500,000 to the private pension system. 1
- Step 1: obtain the conformity certificate (Uygunluk Belgesi) from the competent institution. 1 2
- Step 2: obtain a short-term residence permit under Law 6458 Art. 31(1)(j). 1 2
- Step 3: apply to the provincial population and citizenship directorate. 1 2
- Applications must be made in person. 1
- The contribution stays in funds set by the insurance regulator for 3 years. 1
Stay
- Grants Turkish citizenship, not a residence permit; the interim Art. 31(1)(j) residence permit is issued up to 5 years.
- First stay: up to 60 months, decided case by case.
Work
Citizens have full work rights once citizenship is granted.
Family
Spouse and children are covered under the citizenship rules.
Official sources
- Citizenship services FAQ: acquisition of citizenship by investment (Regulation Art. 20) · General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs, Ministry of Interior · checked 2026-10-11
- Residence permit types: short-term, family, student, long-term · Presidency of Migration Management, Ministry of Interior · checked 2026-10-11
Citizenship · $500k pension and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizenship · $500k pension | Needs an investment of $500k+ | 5 yr | Yes |
| Citizenship · $500k deposit | Needs savings of $500k+ | 5 yr | Yes |
| Citizenship · $500k bonds | Needs an investment of $500k+ | 5 yr | Yes |
| Citizenship · $400k property | Needs assets of $400k+ | 5 yr | Yes |
| Citizenship · $500k fund units | Needs an investment of $500k+ | 5 yr | Yes |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Citizenship · $500k pension?
An investment of at least $500,000. Contribution to the individual pension system in designated funds; remain in the system three years.
How long can I stay on the Citizenship · $500k pension?
Grants Turkish citizenship, not a residence permit; the interim Art.
Can I work on the Citizenship · $500k pension?
Yes. Citizens have full work rights once citizenship is granted.
Can I bring my family on the Citizenship · $500k pension?
Spouse and children are covered under the citizenship rules.
Is there a tax break for Citizenship · $500k pension holders in Türkiye?
Foreign-source income exemption for new tax residents (Income Tax Law repeated Art. 20/D): Individuals who become Turkish tax residents and had no domicile or tax liability in Türkiye in the preceding three calendar years are exempt from income tax on income and gains earned outside Türkiye for twenty years. It's separate from the visa and has its own conditions.
Tax
Special regime
Foreign-source income exemption for new tax residents (Income Tax Law repeated Art. 20/D)
0% tax
Details
- On: Foreign-source income and gains (kazanç ve iratlar) earned outside Türkiye
- Who: Natural person treated as resident in Türkiye on or after 1 January 2026
Individuals who become Turkish tax residents and had no domicile or tax liability in Türkiye in the preceding three calendar years are exempt from income tax on income and gains earned outside Türkiye for twenty years.
Taxed on
Foreign-source income and gains (kazanç ve iratlar) earned outside Türkiye.
Who it applies to
- Natural person treated as resident in Türkiye on or after 1 January 2026 (domicile in Türkiye or staying continuously more than six months in a calendar year, Art. 3-4).
- No domicile and no tax liability in Türkiye during the three calendar years before becoming resident.
- Earlier Türkiye-source rental, securities income or capital gains liability does not prevent the exemption; a salary or business taxed in Türkiye in those three years does.
- An exemption certificate must be obtained from the tax office: the application is due by the end of the calendar year in which the person becomes resident, or by the end of February of the next year for those who become resident in November or December. A late application is refused.
Exclusions
- Income earned in Türkiye is not covered.
- Costs and expenses of exempt income are not deductible; foreign taxes paid on exempt income cannot be credited against Turkish income tax.
- No annual return is filed for the exempt income; the exemption is lost with retroactive tax if the conditions were not met.
Tax residence
Applies from 1 January 2026 to persons who become resident; added by Law 7582 of 21 May 2026, published 4 June 2026. The Ministry of Treasury and Finance sets procedures.
Visas
Tax residence arises from presence or domicile, not from a particular residence permit.
Other taxes
Social security, VAT and local taxes are separate.
Checked against official sources on Change log
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 2 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Citizenship services FAQ: acquisition of citizenship by investment (Regulation Art. 20) · General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs, Ministry of Interior · checked 2026-10-11
- Residence permit types: short-term, family, student, long-term · Presidency of Migration Management, Ministry of Interior · checked 2026-10-11
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