Turkish Citizenship Application Costs for Foreign Nationals in 2026

The cost of obtaining Turkish citizenship cannot be summarized in a single figure. While there is an official application fee, the actual budget includes document preparation, translations, notarization, residence permits, real estate-related expenses, banking transactions, professional services, and the issuance of Turkish identity documents after approval.

In Türkiye, some fees are fixed in Turkish lira, while the investment threshold for citizenship through real estate is established in U.S. dollars.

Official Turkish Citizenship Application Fee

The first mandatory payment is the citizenship application fee. This fee is paid for each person included in the application.

In 2026:

• Applications through naturalization, marriage, or adoption: 957.26 TL per person

• Reacquisition of citizenship, citizenship by right of choice, and applications by TRNC citizens: 505.72 TL per person

• Exceptional citizenship applications: 135.45 TL per person

Citizenship through real estate investment falls under the exceptional citizenship category.

It is important not to confuse the official application fee with the total cost of obtaining citizenship. The fee itself is relatively small and does not include notary services, legal assistance, translations, or post-approval documentation.

Costs for Citizenship by Naturalization

For citizenship based on long-term residence, the official application fee is 957.26 TL per applicant.

Additional expenses include document preparation. Applicants generally need translated and notarized copies of:

• Passport

• Birth certificate

• Proof of marital status

If applying with family members, the package expands to include:

• Marriage certificate

• Children's birth certificates

• Divorce documents (if applicable)

• Consent from the second parent or custody documents where required

Documents issued outside Türkiye must first be legalized for use in Türkiye. This is typically done through an apostille. If the issuing country is not part of the Apostille Convention, consular legalization may be required. After legalization, documents must be translated into Turkish and notarized.

Applicants should also account for residence permit expenses, as legal residence status must generally be maintained until the citizenship process is completed.

Costs for Citizenship Through Marriage

For citizenship based on marriage to a Turkish citizen, the official application fee is 957.26 TL per person.

The primary expenses usually involve family-related documentation. Applicants must provide evidence of:

• Marriage

• Current marital status

If the applicant has previously divorced, changed their surname, or been widowed, additional documents must be submitted. Turkish authorities require a complete and continuous record of the applicant's family status.

Foreign documents must be legalized through apostille or consular certification before being translated into Turkish and notarized. If children are included in the application, their documents must also be prepared.

Costs for Citizenship Through Real Estate Investment

The minimum investment threshold for citizenship through real estate is USD 400,000.

This amount represents the value of the property, not a payment to the government for citizenship.

Purchasing property alone is not sufficient. The investment must comply with citizenship regulations, including:

• Bank-traceable payments

• Matching transaction records

• Eligible property status

Title Deed Transfer Tax (Tapu Harcı)

The title deed transfer tax is 4% of the property's declared value.

For a property valued at USD 400,000:

• Total title deed tax: approximately USD 16,000 equivalent in Turkish lira

Legally:

• Buyer share: approximately USD 8,000

• Seller share: approximately USD 8,000

However, the parties may agree to allocate these costs differently.

Land Registry Service Fee (Döner Sermaye)

For transactions involving foreign buyers in 2026, an additional fee of 20,868 TL should be budgeted per property or independent unit, in addition to the standard title deed fees.

Additional Property-Related Expenses

Applicants should also budget for:

• Property valuation report

• Bank commissions

• Foreign currency purchase certificate (Döviz Alım Belgesi)

• Certified interpreter during the transaction

• Power of attorney (if applicable)

• Legal due diligence

• Real estate agency commission

• Document translations

• Notarization costs

Investment Residence Permit

Applicants typically obtain an investment-based residence permit before applying for citizenship.

In 2026:

• Residence permit card: 964 TL

• Residence permit fee: depends on nationality and permit duration

Citizenship Application Fee

Citizenship through real estate investment is classified as an exceptional application.

Application fee:

135.45 TL per person

Example Calculation for One Applicant Through Real Estate

Minimum property investment:

USD 400,000

Additional mandatory expenses:

• Title deed transfer tax (4%): approximately USD 16,000 equivalent

• Döner Sermaye fee: 20,868 TL

• Residence permit card: 964 TL

• Residence permit fee: varies by nationality

• Citizenship application fee: 135.45 TL

• Turkish ID card after approval: 220 TL

• 10-year Turkish passport after approval: 14,761.40 TL

Additional variable expenses include:

• Property valuation

• Bank fees

• Interpreter

• Notary services

• Power of attorney

• Legal review

• Agency commission

• Translation services

• Apostille or consular legalization

This calculation reflects the minimum financial framework rather than the final total cost, which varies depending on the property, city, bank, family composition, and documentation requirements.

Translation, Notary, and Legalization Costs

Citizenship applications almost always require Turkish translations and notarization.

In 2026:

• Minimum notarial action fee: 58.82 TL

• Written notarial work: 80.68 TL per page

• Notarized translation fee: 667.67 TL per page

For documents containing ten lines or fewer, half of the translation tariff may apply.

These figures provide only a general indication, as final costs depend on the number and complexity of documents.

Apostille costs are determined by the country that issued the document. Where apostille certification is unavailable, consular legalization may be required as a separate expense.

Family Members

When a family applies for citizenship through real estate investment, the USD 400,000 investment threshold remains the same and is not calculated separately for the spouse and minor children.

However, family applications are more expensive because each family member requires separate documentation.

For a spouse:

• Passport

• Photos

• Marriage documents

For a child:

• Passport

• Photos

• Birth certificate

All foreign documents must be legalized, translated into Turkish, and notarized.

If one parent is not included in the application, authorities may require:

• Parental consent

• Custody documents

• Court decisions

After approval, Turkish identity cards and passports are issued individually for each family member.

Costs After Citizenship Approval

Once citizenship is approved, applicants must obtain Turkish identification documents.

Turkish Identity Card (Kimlik)

In 2026:

• New or replacement card: 220 TL

• Replacement of a lost card: 440 TL

Turkish Passport Fees

• 6-month passport: 4,157.50 TL

• 1-year passport: 5,454.00 TL

• 2-year passport: 8,049.50 TL

• 3-year passport: 10,867.00 TL

• 10-year passport: 14,761.40 TL

For families, these costs apply separately to each new Turkish citizen.

Conclusion

The total cost of obtaining Turkish citizenship in 2026 is determined by several factors:

Official Application Fee + Document Preparation + Translations + Notarization + Residence Permit Expenses + Property-Related Costs (if applicable) + Banking Fees + Professional Services + Turkish Identity Documents After Approval

For citizenship through real estate investment, the largest expense remains the minimum qualifying investment of USD 400,000, while all other fees should be considered additional costs on top of the investment itself.