Turkish citizenship by buying shares

There are various investment methods through which to obtain Turkish citizenship, such as investing and depositing a cash amount in a Turkish bank or by purchasing government bonds and many ways that qualify you to obtain Turkish citizenship, including Turkish citizenship by buying shares or what is known as investing in a Turkish company with a value of 500.000 At least one US dollar as a fixed capital investment in the form of shares, which entitles the investor to obtain the right to apply for Turkish citizenship, and requires a certain period during which the authorities verify the validity of the investment made by the foreigner, in addition to some important procedures, papers and documents  

Conditions for obtaining Turkish citizenship by purchasing shares

• Turkish citizenship can be obtained by investing in Turkey in the stock market, or by purchasing shares in a Turkish company with a minimum of 500.000 thousand US dollars, and the amount was previously two million US dollars
• It is also required to obtain Turkish citizenship by purchasing shares that your investment is approved by the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology
• The period is determined by three years, and the application will only be accepted for investments made after September 19, 2018
• Making a fixed capital investment often means one of two things:
• - Either establishing a company in Turkey, or buying a share in a Turkish company, if the amount of fixed and paid capital for a newly established company by a foreign investor,

- Or the share owned by the investor in another company, is a minimum of 500.000 US dollars, this will open the way to apply for Turkish citizenship

What are the documents required to obtain Turkish citizenship by purchasing shares?

Foreigners who apply for Turkish citizenship by purchasing shares must submit the following documents:

1. Application for Turkish citizenship signed by the applicant
2. The investment bond is filled in completely without any decrease.
3. A copy of the passport data containing personal information.
4. Attestation of the commercial register confirming the amount of the personal budget with the type of partnership.
5. A special report showing the budget amount with the support of the sworn financial advisor.
6. In the same report, the sworn financial advisor is issued a deed proving the purchase of shares worth 500,000 US dollars.

Stocks that foreigners are advised to buy in Turkey

The Turkish stock market is considered a great boom in this period, especially in the shares of construction, aviation, automobiles, electronics and foodstuffs companies, as the data issued indicate that the barter rate by foreigners in the Istanbul Stock Exchange has reached 65.4% and this percentage has increased Especially towards the end of the year.

-The end of the year usually witnesses an increase in the turnout of foreign investors to the stock market, and this is considered an annual tradition, as experts expect that the turnout will increase at the end of the year based on the stability in stock prices in the Istanbul stock market

There is a great tendency in it to harmonize with other global markets, which has led to an increase in the desire to invest in the shares of the Istanbul market

The Turkish real estate market is also witnessing a great demand at the present time by local and foreign investors. The shares of this sector have recently entered the Istanbul stock market, and the data indicates that there are many shares that have been offered by real estate companies to be traded within this market

The value of the Istanbul Stock Exchange index reached 109,000 points in the past few days, a number that indicates the strength of this market and makes it one of the most valuable European markets in terms of trading shares.

Stages of obtaining Turkish citizenship by buying shares

The investor must:

• Official documents proving the size of his share.
• Value assessment report prepared by a chartered accountant in Turkey.
• The document showing the transfer of funds for capital investment.

After the application is completed, the validity of its data and the actual existence of the documents and the company concerned are verified by the concerned ministry, and applications are not accepted until they are ascertained.

Procedures for obtaining a Turkish passport by purchasing shares

The procedures for obtaining a Turkish passport are summarized in the following points:

• Request an appointment from the website of the Soul Department of the Ministry of Interior.
• Turkish identity card.
• A picture with a white background.
• A receipt stating that the expenses of the Turkish passport have been paid. Payment can be made online on the website of the Tax Authority.

The Turkish passport is also granted, based on the citizen's desire, for a period of 6 months, a year, two years, three years, or even ten years, and fees vary according to the period.

How long does it take to obtain Turkish citizenship by buying shares?

The duration of the process of applying for Turkish citizenship by purchasing shares is related to the validity and accuracy of the information provided.

If the information is accurate, Turkish citizenship usually does not take long, that is, approximately two months from the date of submitting the application.

Does a person who obtained Turkish citizenship by buying shares grant Turkish citizenship to his family?

Of course, members of the foreign investor's main family, or as it is called (the nuclear family) are granted the right to obtain Turkish citizenship with the investor, and the only exception to this are the investor's children who are over eighteen years old.

What is the benefit of obtaining Turkish citizenship over others?

Turkey is a modern country where

• Witnessing an unprecedented renaissance in infrastructure projects.
• And attracting foreign investments, including supporting the real estate sector in Turkey.
• And attract foreign capital to it.
• In addition to developing the industrial, commercial and agricultural sectors, and exporting products.
• In addition to the fact that it has a prominent international standing at the regional and international levels.

The advantages of the Turkish passport and the Turkish citizen:

• The Turkish passport holder is granted full citizenship rights from election and nomination.
• The long-term Turkish passport does not need to be renewed except once every 10 years.
• You do not have to give up your original nationality, because dual nationality is your legal right.
• It grants its owner the right to benefit from free health and educational services.
• One of the highest ranking passports in the world.
• You can receive the Turkish passport within a relatively short period of time, generally not exceeding 3 months.