Turkey is a country spanning two continents, Europe and Asia. It is bordered by the Black Sea to the north, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, the Aegean Sea to the west, and extends to the Caucasus region in the east. It covers an area of 783,600 square kilometers with a total population of approximately 80.8 million. As an important member of emerging economies, Turkey has a rapidly developing economy and is one of the fastest-growing countries in the world.
Its unique geographical location, significant strategic importance, beautiful scenery, livable climate, and profound cultural heritage make Turkey a desirable destination for travelers from all over the world, as well as a preferred choice for investors seeking identity planning.
Turkey, a secular country with freedom of religious belief
Turkey is climate-friendly, scenic, young, fashionable, and full of vitality. Turkish culture generally belongs to European culture, but throughout its long historical development, the Turkish people have inherited traditions from both the East and the West, Asia and Europe.
Walking on Istiklal Avenue, one can intuitively feel the openness and inclusiveness of Turkey as a secular country. People mainly wear Western-style clothing; most women do not wear headscarves or robes. The nightlife is rich and colorful, there are no taboos against drinking, and young people enjoy spending time in bars to relax. It can be said that Turkey is a democratic, open, modern, and secular country with freedom of religious belief.
The Turkish Passport Program, one of the lowest-priced citizenship-by-investment programs on the market
According to the official gazette of the Turkish government on January 2, 2017: One can obtain Turkish citizenship by investing in the purchase of real estate worth $1 million or more (the property can be sold after 3 years), or by depositing at least the equivalent of $3 million in a bank operating in Turkey (with a deposit period of no less than 3 years).
In the government gazette dated September 18, 2018, the Turkish government reduced the investment amount for purchasing real estate from $1 million to $250,000, a direct reduction of 75%; and reduced the deposit amount from $3 million to $500,000, a direct reduction of 83%.
Consequently, the Turkish citizenship-by-investment program has become one of the lowest-priced citizenship-by-investment programs on the market.
Invest in real estate or a deposit to obtain a Turkish passport for the whole family, killing two birds with one stone
In recent years, against the backdrop of global asset allocation, Chinese enterprises and investors have long set their sights overseas, and purchasing property abroad has become a primary investment asset method for high-net-worth individuals in China. Due to its unique geographical location, rich tourism resources, and steadily growing economy, Turkey has become one of the hottest real estate markets in Europe, with great investment potential.
Currently, with an investment of just $250,000 or more in real estate, the whole family can quickly obtain a Turkish passport. The investment amount is low, the investment time is short, and the purchased property can be sold after three years. Of course, for individuals with good personal asset status and sufficient cash flow who want to obtain overseas status simply and quickly, they can choose to deposit the equivalent of $500,000 in a Turkish bank for 3 years to quickly obtain a Turkish passport for the whole family. For investors, these two methods not only yield considerable investment returns but also provide Turkish citizenship, which can be described as killing two birds with one stone.