Can Kuwaiti citizens get Turkish citizenship by investment?

Yes. Turkish citizenship by investment is open to Kuwaiti citizens on the same terms as other foreign nationals. Under Article 12/1-b of the Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901 and Article 20 of its Implementing Regulation, it is enough to complete one of the qualifying investments and obtain an investor residence permit; citizenship is then granted by Presidential decision. There is no prior-residence or Turkish-language requirement.

• Real estateAt least USD 400,000, with a three-year no-sale annotation on the title deed. The most common route.
• Bank deposit, government bonds, fund shares, private pensionAt least USD 500,000 each, held for three years.
• Fixed capital investmentAt least USD 500,000, confirmed by the Ministry of Industry and Technology.
• Job creationEmployment of at least 50 people, confirmed by the Ministry of Labour.

Under Article 35 of the Land Registry Law No. 2644, foreigners may buy property in Türkiye if their country is among those designated by the President, outside military and security zones and within area limits. Eligibility of the nationality and the specific property should be confirmed before any payment. Before any purchase intended for citizenship, read the section on dual citizenship below.

Property types, payment rules, the Currency Purchase Certificate (DAB) and the certificate of conformity are explained in detail in our Turkish citizenship by investment guide; this page focuses on what is specific to Kuwaiti citizens.

Dual citizenship under Kuwaiti law

Türkiye allows multiple citizenship, but Kuwait does not:

• Article 11 of the Kuwaiti Nationality Law: a Kuwaiti national loses Kuwaiti nationality if he voluntarily becomes naturalised in a foreign country.
• Under the 1959 text, a Kuwaiti wife does not lose her nationality unless she voluntarily acquires her husband’s new nationality; minor children who automatically acquire the father’s new nationality lose Kuwaiti nationality but may recover it within two years of reaching majority.
• Kuwait has applied its nationality rules strictly in recent years, including revocations for dual-nationality violations, and amendments to the nationality law were reported in 2026. The current text should be confirmed with the Kuwaiti authorities.

Alternative: residence through property

A Kuwaiti who wants a long-term base in Türkiye without changing nationality can obtain a short-term residence permit as a property owner. For homes bought on or after 16 October 2023, the title deed price must be at least USD 200,000 (USD 400,000-level thresholds apply only to citizenship). See residence permit in Turkey and buying property in Turkey.

Kuwaiti documents: legalisation

Kuwait is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. Kuwaiti public documents for use in Türkiye therefore go through legalisation: certification by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs, followed by legalisation at the Embassy of Türkiye in Kuwait City.

• Legalised documents are then translated into Turkish by a sworn translator in Türkiye and notarised.
• Arabic names must match the passport transliteration exactly.
• Requirements and fees at the embassy can change; confirm them before submitting documents.

Visa, travel and power of attorney

According to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kuwaiti ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

• Embassy of Türkiye in Kuwait CityThe only Turkish mission in Kuwait; handles consular services including powers of attorney.

Property purchases and residence permit paperwork can be handled through a power of attorney issued at the embassy, or before a Kuwaiti notary and then legalised, with a Turkish translation.

Transferring funds from Kuwait

Kuwait does not apply general foreign-exchange controls on transfers abroad. The Turkish requirements are the same as for any investor: payment by bank transfer in the investor’s name, retention of SWIFT records, sale of the foreign currency to a Turkish bank and a Currency Purchase Certificate (DAB). Banks may request source-of-funds documents.

Spouse and children

Under Article 12/1-b of Law No. 5901, the investor’s foreign spouse and the minor (under 18) or dependent children of the investor and spouse are included in the same file without additional investment. Parents and siblings are not covered and need their own investment.

• Where there is more than one spouse, only one spouse can be included, because of Turkish public order.
• For children from another marriage, the other parent’s consent or a custody document may be requested.
• For a child close to 18, the file should be prepared early, as the process can take time.

Because Kuwaiti law treats the wife and minor children differently from the investor, the nationality consequences for each family member should be assessed before they are included in a Turkish citizenship file.