In 2026, the Turkish immigration market is undergoing a profound transition from "unbridled growth" to "refined compliance".
According to the latest data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute, from January to September 2026, Chinese buyers cumulatively purchased 853 residential units in Istanbul, representing a year-on-year increase of 64%. Monthly transaction volume surpassed Iran and Russia for the first time, making Chinese buyers the largest foreign homebuyer group locally. This growth momentum has exceeded the total purchase volume of the entire years of 2024 and 2025.
Why Turkey? The answer is clear——purchasing real estate for USD 400,000 allows one to apply for Turkish citizenship, making it one of the real estate immigration pathways with a low threshold and short timeline globally. Turkey offers visa-free access to over 120 countries and regions and permits dual citizenship. Combined with eligibility for the US E-2 visa, it represents a cost-effective global asset allocation option for high-net-worth families.
However, on the flip side of market enthusiasm is the continuous tightening of regulatory oversight.
On September 28, 2026, the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre (TKGM) of Turkey implemented a major adjustment to the property valuation institution framework: valuation reports are no longer monopolized by a single institution; qualified third-party appraisal agencies can participate, provided they simultaneously meet three strict conditions——
This means that the previous crude era of "developer price = government approval" has officially ended. Every property valuation report will undergo cross-verification via the electronic system to ensure that the actual value of the property aligns with the declared value.
WorldWay specially reminds applicants: Contract Price ≥ USD 400,000 does not mean the Appraised Value will automatically meet the standard. Three red lines must be checked item by item.
In the face of policy tightening, WorldWay promptly completed a compliance review across all project lines. Based on property types and valuation requirements, existing Turkish citizenship-by-real-estate projects are divided into three major categories, with tailored response strategies applied respectively.
WorldWay reminds: The core difference among the three categories lies in "who determines whether the property is worth USD 400,000". Compliance is not a cost, but a protection.
As a professional agency deeply rooted in the immigration industry for 28 years, WorldWay always regards compliance as the top priority of our services. In response to Turkey's new property valuation rules, we have synchronized and completed the relevant deployments. For families considering Turkish citizenship through property purchase, it is recommended to confirm the valuation path and compliance category before signing any property purchase intention agreement.
If you need to evaluate whether your target property or fund path complies with the new regulations, or to compare the suitability of Turkey's two pathways—property purchase vs. bank deposit—welcome to contact WorldWay consultants/customer service for a one-on-one consultation. Clarify the pathway first, then decide the pace.