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What is the change? Turkey has made it easier to obtain citizenship by investment.
What does the change mean? Eligible foreign nationals can now obtain Turkish citizenship by investing US$500,000 (or the equivalent in Turkish lira) in fixed capital, a Turkish bank account, through the purchase of government stocks or bonds or by participating in a venture capital or real estate investment fund. Citizenship is also available to foreign nationals that generate employment for at least 50 Turkish nationals or invest at least US$250,000 in Turkish real estate.
Background: Turkey recently lowered the investment thresholds required for obtaining citizenship as follows:
Investments can be made in U.S. dollars or the equivalent in Turkish lira. Potential applicants should note that they will be required to commit to making/holding investments for at least three years.
Analysis & Comments: Officials hope the lower thresholds will help increase interest in the citizenship program and spur foreign investment in Turkey.
Source: Deloitte LLP. Deloitte LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC303675 and its registered office at 1 New Street Square, London EC4A 3HQ, United Kingdom
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