Turkey and the UK—perhaps many investors did not initially realize that these two could be connected. However, the Ankara Agreement signed between Turkey and the European Economic Community in 1963 has made everything change in an incredible way.
Turkey, a romantic country spanning Europe and Asia, has sparked heated discussions in the immigration industry since the launch of its $250,000 property investment immigration program. This program has quickly stood out due to its high appeal, becoming a dark horse in the European immigration sector! Among its benefits, by relying on the "Ankara Agreement," Turkish citizens also have the opportunity to enter the UK with a low threshold and obtain permanent residency in the UK! Once this shortcut to the UK was discovered, it immediately attracted the attention of high-net-worth individuals!
The "UK Turkish Businessperson Visa": The Legal Basis for Applying for UK Permanent Residency
On September 12, 1963, the European Economic Community signed the "Ankara Agreement" in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. In 1973, the UK became a signatory to the European Community. According to the provisions of the Ankara Agreement, Turkish citizens can legally apply for the "UK Turkish Businessperson Visa" and achieve legal residence in the UK.
According to the immigration law that came into effect on July 6, 2018, Turkish citizens who enter the UK through the "UK Turkish Businessperson Visa" can apply for UK permanent residency with their families after living in the UK for 5 years and meeting the application requirements.
Regarding the relevant conditions for applying for UK permanent residency through the "UK Turkish Businessperson Visa," the official UK government website has also provided corresponding explanations:
• Pass the immigration language test
• Pass the Life in the UK test
• Provide a police registration certificate if required
• Have not received public funds in the UK within the past 5 years
• Have not been absent from the UK for more than 180 days in any 12-month period within the past 5 years
During the UK Brexit transition period, Turkish citizens traveling to the UK with a "UK Turkish Businessperson Visa" are unaffected
The UK left the European Union on January 31, 2020, with the Brexit transition period lasting until December 31, 2020. According to reports from the Turkish newspaper Hürriyet, the Ankara Agreement remains in effect during the transition period. Before January 1, 2021, Turkish citizens may enter the UK using the "UK Turkish Businessperson Visa" based on the still-valid Ankara Agreement.
Currently, investors have numerous unique advantages by entering the UK with Turkish status! A major advantage of the "UK Turkish Businessperson Visa" is that for applicants who already hold Turkish nationality, the UK has no requirements regarding age, education, or language, and there are no requirements for the business being operated regarding investment amount, turnover, profit, or job creation. Furthermore, applicants can bring their partners and children under 21 years old when applying for the first time!
The process for investors to apply for UK permanent residency through Turkish citizenship:
1. Purchase property in Turkey starting from $250,000 or deposit $500,000 to apply for a Turkish passport;
2. Apply for the UK Turkish Businessperson Visa;
3. Enter the UK with the "UK Turkish Businessperson Visa";
4. Renew the "UK Turkish Businessperson Visa";
5. Apply for UK permanent residency after holding the visa for 5 years;
6. Apply for UK citizenship one year after obtaining UK permanent residency.
Turkey is currently a major geographical, demographic, and economic power in Eurasia among countries with investment citizenship programs, and it is also a major G20 country that offers an open, low-cost investment citizenship program! The launch of the Turkish Investment Citizenship Program provides investors with a very cost-effective stepping stone to immigrate to the UK! Purchasing property from $250,000, applying for a Turkish passport for the whole family, and using the ECAA visa to quickly and affordably move to the UK is an excellent choice! Good projects do not wait; for investors, it is necessary to seize the policy benefits while the "Ankara Agreement" remains valid during the UK Brexit transition period and apply as early as possible!
Worldway Group, one of the top 500 Asian brands and an immigration agency that was among the first to promote European property investment immigration projects, has recently partnered with powerful Turkish developers to introduce another major project to investors—located in the prime, high-value "Manhattan" island area of Turkey, meticulously crafted by a powerful developer, featuring European-style precision quality and luxurious spacious residences, with the most disruptive cost-effectiveness, starting from as low as $3,500 per square meter, the Turkish art-inspired luxury residence "Santral Mansion" has arrived with honors!
Worldway maintains good interaction with the Turkish government and has joined forces with powerful Turkish developers to introduce multiple high-quality property projects such as coastal apartments and garden mansions to investors! In addition to the Santral Mansion project in Turkey, Worldway also offers other projects currently popular in the market, such as Art Mansion, Gold Mansion, Mansion Residence, Four Seasons Court, European Style Garden, Royal Sea Residence, and Sea View Cloud Court! European-style ready-to-move-in properties, suitable for both investment and self-occupation, with prices starting as low as $1,400 per square meter... a variety of needs, yours to choose from!
2020 is the Year of Health Planning; prioritize health planning and secure your status first! Choose the Turkish Investment Citizenship Program, obtain citizenship in a major European country, and realize your British dream, starting with the "UK Turkish Businessperson Visa"! For details, please consult: Mainland China: 400-138-2929 Hong Kong, China: (852) 2802 8798
*The above information is for reference only and does not serve as a basis for investment. Property images are for reference; the actual handover shall prevail. Investment involves risks, and choices should be made with caution.*