• What is the timeframe for completing a real estate appraisal file?
The process typically takes no longer than 3 months from the date of application and remains valid until the owner has applied for Turkish citizenship.
• What happens when the value of a property on its title deed is deliberately lowered to reduce taxes?
Any attempt to manipulate a property's price in this way will be spotted and disallowed, meaning that it cannot be used to get Turkish citizenship.
• Is it possible to pay an estate value with cash alone?
No, bank transfer receipts must be attached in order to effectively apply for Turkish citizenship through owning a property.
• What is the timeframe for a real estate appraisal file?
The process should not take more then three months from the time of application, and will be valid until the Turkish citizenship application is complete.
• Are tax reductions taken into consideration when determining value of a property in the title deed?
No, it's not permitted to set prices in title deeds different from those determined by the appraisal report. Any attempted manipulation of price may lead to rejection during the Turkish citizenship process.
• Can payment for a property be made with cash?
Unfortunately not, only bank transfer receipts showing proof of payment are accepted during documentation for obtaining Turkish citizenship through owning property.
Can a foreigner acquire Turkish citizenship through purchasing property from a non-Turkish friend or relative?
The answer to this question unfortunately has to be no. The property must be bought from a Turkish national in order for it to fulfill the requirement of obtaining citizenship.
Must the acquired property only be used as housing to be eligible?
No, regardless of whether it's residential or not, as long as the total value exceeds 250 thousand US dollars, then it can contribute towards gaining Turkish citizenship.
Suppose an applicant already possesses a property that meets this criteria, does this make them suitable for citizenship application?
Assuming the owner bought their real estate after 19/9/2018 and for at least 250 thousand US dollars that would mean they could indeed use it when applying for Turkish citizenship.
Lastly, do male citizens have compulsory military service?
Those under 22 years of age are required by law to serve in the armed forces.
Can a non-Turkish relative or friend help acquire Turkish citizenship through the purchase of a property?
In order to obtain Turkish citizenship, it must be purchased from a Turkish citizen. That being said, the type of property in question - whether it's residential or commercial - nor how many properties are bought are irrelevant. What matters here, however, are the total real estate prices; they must add up to no less than 250 thousand US dollars - with that figure having been set after 19/9/2018.
Furthermore, males under 22 years old may be subject to compulsory service upon attaining Turkish citizenship and will get called accordingly.
