In today's increasingly internationalized world of living, asset, and education planning, more and more families are beginning to consider: what is the true value of a second identity?
In the past, many people chose an overseas identity for the sake of an extra passport or greater travel convenience. Today, the significance of a second identity is constantly expanding; it is no longer just a travel tool, but is gradually becoming an important gateway for long-term family development, asset allocation, children's education, and international living.
And Turkey is becoming a destination that more and more people are paying attention to.
Data is illustrating the trend
According to international migration data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute, in 2025, Turkey received a total of 393,829 immigrants, a year-on-year increase of 25.2%; among them, 301,877 were foreign nationals. Istanbul remains the primary destination for immigration, absorbing 42.2% of the international immigrant population.
These immigration figures indicate that Turkey is being chosen by more international individuals. For many families and investors, Turkey is not just a destination for tourism or vacation, but a choice that combines the value of identity planning, asset allocation, and a place to settle down.
Turkey's appeal goes beyond identity
Turkey spans Europe and Asia, located at the intersection of the Balkans, the Caucasus, the Middle East, and the Eastern Mediterranean, and has long been regarded as an important bridge connecting the East and the West.
For families with cross-border needs, this geographical location means a more flexible international living radius; for entrepreneurs and investors, it also means more convenient connectivity to markets in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and surrounding regions.
Istanbul, in particular, is not only Turkey's largest city but also a highly internationalized center for business, living, and culture. It possesses both European flair and Eastern heritage; it is suitable for both living and as a location for asset allocation and business operations.
Optimization of tax and financial policies, further enhancing the value of identity configuration
At the same time, Turkey has continued to promote the optimization of its tax and financial systems in recent years, further enhancing the value of its identity configuration.
Recently, the Grand National Assembly of Turkey passed a tax reform bill, introducing a package of tax and investment incentives. According to public information, the key points of the bill include: eligible new tax residents can enjoy an exemption from income tax on foreign income for up to 20 years; inheritance and gift taxes for eligible individuals can be reduced to as low as 1%; and supporting policies for asset repatriation, corporate income tax optimization, and incentives related to the Istanbul Financial Center have also been introduced. This also means that the configuration value of a Turkish identity is being further expanded.
With multiple advantages combined, why does Turkey continue to receive attention?
The reason Turkey is being paid attention to by more and more families lies in its multiple practical values:
• Investment-based identity planning: According to current policies, applicants can apply for a Turkish passport for the whole family by depositing 500,000 USD or more in foreign currency, or by purchasing property starting from 400,000 USD.
• Relatively simple requirements: Generally, there are no requirements for language, education, or residency.
• Capital can be withdrawn: Deposits can be withdrawn after 3 years, and properties can be sold after holding them for 3 years, while the status remains valid.
• Value for education planning: Children can enjoy high-quality public education in Turkey for free, and can also apply to top universities in mainland China as international students without taking entrance exams.
• Stepping stone for the U.S. E-2 visa: Turkey is a U.S. E-2 treaty country. Eligible Turkish citizens can apply for an E-2 visa by investing in U.S. enterprises, providing another path for quickly moving to the United States.
• Convenience for international bank account opening: After obtaining a Turkish tax ID, proof of address, and relevant identity documents, it provides convenience for opening overseas bank accounts, cross-border fund arrangements, and international asset allocation.
• Convenience for trade and business: It is in a customs union with the European Union and has signed bilateral trade agreements with many surrounding countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa, which is greatly beneficial for doing business.
• Travel convenience: A Turkish passport provides visa-free access to more than 120 countries and regions worldwide. At the same time, eligible Turkish passport holders can obtain a Schengen visa with multiple entries for up to 5 years, allowing for easy travel within the Schengen Area.
For investors who are considering a second identity, overseas asset allocation, and long-term family planning, now is a good time to immigrate to Turkey. As an active promoter of European investment immigration projects and an immigration agency that promoted the Turkish investment citizenship project in China early on, in April 2019, WorldWay joined hands with the Turkish Embassy in China, the Consulate General in Shanghai, and the Consulate General in Guangzhou to hold the official launch conference of the Turkish investment citizenship project and the China launch ceremony, officially introducing the Turkish investment citizenship project, which is highly anticipated by global investors, to China!
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