TURKISH CITIZENSHIP THROUGH REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION
MONEY TRANSFER INSTRUCTIONS
This instruction has been prepared to ensure that money transfers for the purchase of real estate within the scope of a Turkish Republic citizenship application are carried out correctly and acceptably. Strict compliance with the following rules is mandatory.
1
Source of the transfer
The purchase price must be sent from abroad.
The money must be transferred from a bank account registered in the name of the foreign buyer.
Payments made by third parties are not accepted.
2
Transfer method
Transfers must be made only via bank transfer (SWIFT). Cash, in-person payments, Western Union, MoneyGram, cryptocurrency, etc., are strictly prohibited.
3
Buyer account
Payment must be made to the seller's bank account located in Turkey. The seller's name and the bank account holder's name must match exactly.
4
Transfer announcement
One of the following phrases should be written in the SWIFT description section:
“Property purchase in Turkey”
“Real estate purchase – Turkish Citizenship”
“Price of real estate purchase in Turkey”
5
Amount
The transfer amount must fully match the property fee, appraisal report, and bank transfer details. Partial payments are not recommended.
6
Foreign Currency – Turkish Lira
Payment can be in foreign currency or Turkish Lira. A Foreign Currency Purchase Receipt (DAB) or a bank letter showing the foreign currency inflow must be obtained from the bank.
7
Timing
Payment must be made before the title deed transfer or at the latest on the day of the title deed transfer.
8
Warning
Transfers that violate these rules may lead to the rejection of a citizenship application.