Can Qatari citizens get Turkish citizenship by investment?

Yes. Turkish citizenship by investment is open to Qatari 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 Qatari citizens.

Dual citizenship under Qatari law

Türkiye does not require applicants to give up their nationality. Qatari law, however, restricts dual nationality for Qatari citizens:

• Article 11 of Law No. 38 of 2005: Qatari nationality may be revoked by Emiri decision if a Qatari naturalises in the nationality of another state.
• Revocation is discretionary (“may”), not automatic, but the risk is real and the decision rests with the Qatari state.
• Article 6, which allows certain persons granted Qatari nationality to keep their original one, does not help a Qatari acquiring Turkish citizenship.

Alternative: residence through property

Owning a home in Türkiye can support a short-term residence permit without changing nationality; for homes bought on or after 16 October 2023 the title deed price must be at least USD 200,000. See residence permit in Turkey.

Qatari documents: legalisation

Qatar is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. Qatari public documents are certified by the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then legalised at the Embassy of Türkiye in Doha, before being translated into Turkish by a sworn translator in Türkiye and notarised.

• Arabic names must be transliterated exactly as in the passport.
• Confirm current embassy requirements and fees before submission.

Visa, travel and power of attorney

According to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatari ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for up to 90 days within six months of first entry for tourism and transit.

• Embassy of Türkiye in DohaConsular services including powers of attorney.

Most of the purchase and paperwork can be handled through a power of attorney issued at the embassy or before a Qatari notary and legalised, with a Turkish translation.

Transferring funds from Qatar

Qatar does not apply general foreign-exchange controls; the riyal is pegged to the US dollar. On the Turkish side, payment must be made by bank transfer in the investor’s name, the foreign currency sold to a Turkish bank and a Currency Purchase Certificate (DAB) obtained. Keep SWIFT records and 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.