For a long time, the United States has been a preferred destination for high-net-worth individuals to live, work, study, and invest abroad, thanks to its developed economy, advanced medical care, world-class education, and comprehensive welfare system. However, in recent years, the U.S. has continuously tightened its immigration and visa policies, narrowing the pathways to immigrate to the U.S. In fact, there is another option for those who wish to enter the U.S. quickly—the U.S. E-2 visa.
At the crossroads of Europe and Asia lies a romantic and charming country—Turkey. Its unique geographical location, stable political and economic environment, and extensive interests maintained with the U.S. make it an important strategic position for investment! Furthermore, Turkey is a treaty country for the U.S. E-2 visa, which means that Turkish citizens can apply for an E-2 visa to enter the U.S. quickly! Therefore, the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program is regarded as a shortcut to the U.S. and is highly sought after by investors.
Turkey is a major country for U.S. E-2 visa approvals and is among the countries with a high number of E-2 visa issuances.
Compared to other countries, the number of E-2 visa approvals for Turkey has consistently remained high! According to the latest data from the official U.S. government website, 227 E-2 visas were approved for Turkey in 2020, ranking it among the top!
In terms of application requirements, holding the nationality of a treaty country is essential to obtain an E-2 visa. Among the many investment-based citizenship programs, Turkey is one of the few U.S. treaty countries that offers such a program, granting its citizens the privilege of applying for an E-2 visa. Coupled with the attractive investment model of the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program, an increasing number of applicants are joining the U.S. E-2 visa application process through this program.
Data shows that the E-2 visa has a relatively low U.S. rejection rate, making a Turkish passport an excellent stepping stone.
Recently, the U.S. Department of State updated the statistical results for the review and issuance of various immigrant and non-immigrant visas for the 2020 fiscal year. It is worth noting that the overall rejection rate for U.S. non-immigrant visas in the 2020 fiscal year was approximately 25%, which is more than double the overall rejection rate for the E-2 visa. In other words, compared to other non-immigrant visas, the E-2 visa remains one with a relatively low rejection rate in the U.S. Therefore, for individuals who have a need to go to the U.S. and have an urgent requirement for legal status while studying or working in the U.S., the E-2 visa is an effective way to move to the U.S. quickly! Holding a Turkish passport is an excellent stepping stone for applying for an E-2 visa to enter the U.S. quickly!
How to obtain a Turkish passport to achieve rapid entry into the U.S.?
According to the official gazette of the Turkish government on January 2, 2017, one can obtain Turkish citizenship by depositing an amount equivalent to 3 million USD in a bank operating in Turkey for a period of no less than 3 years. In the government gazette dated September 18, 2018, the Turkish government reduced the deposit amount from 3 million USD to 500,000 USD, a direct reduction of 83%.
In other words, for investors, this means moving their savings to a different location; after 3 years, the deposit can be withdrawn at any time, and they can also earn certain returns. More importantly, investors can obtain a high-value passport from an EU candidate country, Turkey, with a lower investment, and can also apply for a U.S. E-2 visa, achieving both wealth and status—truly killing two birds with one stone!
Advantages of the Turkish Deposit Citizenship Program
Simple method: Deposit 500,000 USD for 3 years to directly apply for a Turkish passport, and the deposit can be withdrawn after 3 years.
Relaxed requirements: No requirements for language, education, residency, or explanation of the source of funds.
Fast approval: Passports can be issued in as little as 3-6 months.
Freedom of travel: Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 112 countries and regions worldwide.
Stepping stone to the U.S.: Eligible to apply for an E-2 visa for rapid entry into the U.S.
High added value: Passport from an EU candidate country; a major G20 country with an open investment-based citizenship program.
Turkey is currently a major geographical, demographic, and economic power from the Eurasian continent among countries with open citizenship programs. It is also a major G20 country that offers a low-cost investment-based citizenship program. Furthermore, Turkey has a clear goal of joining the European Union within the next 5 years, at which point the value and prestige of its passport will be self-evident. Following the closure of the Cyprus Investment Programme on November 1, 2020, the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Program has become one of the best choices for investors to conveniently obtain a future EU passport. Getting in now means potential future gains that may exceed expectations! For high-net-worth individuals looking to achieve overseas asset allocation, now is the perfect time to immigrate to Turkey; those who are eligible should invest early!
In addition to the 500,000 USD deposit method, investing in real estate starting from 250,000 USD is also a great option for immigrating to Turkey. With a low investment amount and a short investment period, the purchased property can be sold after three years, allowing the whole family to apply for a passport from the major European country of Turkey! WorldWay has partnered with powerful Turkish developers to introduce a variety of high-quality Turkish real estate projects to investors, such as coastal apartments, garden mansions, and sea-view residences, which are currently popular projects in the market! Fully furnished, move-in ready properties, suitable for both investment and self-occupation... a variety of needs, yours to choose from!
As a top 500 Asian brand with over 20 years of focus on investment immigration, WorldWay Group, as an active promoter of European investment immigration, maintains excellent interaction with the Turkish government and is your ideal choice for obtaining a Turkish passport! For more details, please call the WorldWay service hotline: Mainland China: 400-138-2929; Hong Kong, China: (852) 2802 8798.
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