Turkish citizenship by country: what changes with your nationality
Turkish citizenship by country guides answer one question the Turkish rules do not: what your home country says. Türkiye allows dual citizenship and applies the same investment thresholds to everyone (USD 400,000 in real estate or USD 500,000 in financial investments). But Iraq lets its citizens keep their nationality, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Yemen require prior permission, and Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar and Pakistan can end or revoke nationality on naturalisation abroad. Document legalisation, visa rules and money-transfer limits also differ by country.
Which countries allow dual citizenship with Türkiye?
Allowed
Iraqi nationality is kept on acquiring another, except for senior, security or sovereign posts.
Allowed with permission
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Yemen
Obtain the competent authority’s permission before applying in Türkiye.
Nationality at risk
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE and Dubai
Nationality can end or be revoked; Bangladesh’s position on Türkiye should be confirmed.
Choose your country
Iraq
- Documents
- Legalisation (1989 Türkiye–Iraq agreement may exempt sealed documents)
- Visa for Türkiye
- Visa-free under 15 and over 50; others e-visa or visa
- Key point
- Holders of senior, security or sovereign posts must give up the other nationality.
Egypt
- Documents
- Legalisation via Egyptian MFA and Turkish mission
- Visa for Türkiye
- E-visa; conditions for ages 15–45
- Key point
- Interior Minister's permission, plus a retention declaration within one year.
Saudi Arabia
- Documents
- Apostille (since 7 Dec 2022)
- Visa for Türkiye
- Visa-free, 90 days in 180
- Key point
- Prior permission of the Prime Minister under Art. 11 of the Nationality System.
Oman
- Documents
- Apostille (since 30 Jan 2012)
- Visa for Türkiye
- Visa-free, 90 days in 180
- Key point
- Another nationality only by Royal Decree under the 2025 Nationality Law.
Yemen
- Documents
- Legalisation via Yemeni MFA and a Turkish mission
- Visa for Türkiye
- Visa required; conditional e-visa
- Key point
- Minister's prior permission; Turkish Embassy in Sana'a suspended since 2015.
Pakistan
- Documents
- Apostille (since 9 Mar 2023)
- Visa for Türkiye
- Visa required; conditional e-visa
- Key point
- Türkiye is not on Pakistan's dual nationality list; SBP approval needed to remit funds.
Bangladesh
- Documents
- Apostille (since 30 Mar 2025)
- Visa for Türkiye
- Visa required; conditional e-visa
- Key point
- Türkiye not named in published lists; Bangladesh Bank permission to remit funds.
Kuwait
- Documents
- Legalisation via Kuwaiti MFA and Turkish Embassy
- Visa for Türkiye
- Visa-free, 90 days in 180
- Key point
- Kuwaiti nationality is lost on voluntary naturalisation abroad (Art. 11).
Qatar
- Documents
- Legalisation via Qatari MFA and Turkish Embassy
- Visa for Türkiye
- Visa-free, 90 days within 6 months
- Key point
- Qatari nationality may be revoked by Emiri decision (Art. 11).
UAE and Dubai
- Documents
- Legalisation via UAE MFA and Turkish missions
- Visa for Türkiye
- Emiratis visa-free, 90 days in 180
- Key point
- Dubai expats apply under their own nationality's rules.
What does not change with nationality
- Investment routes and amounts: USD 400,000 in real estate with a three-year no-sale annotation, or USD 500,000 in a bank deposit, government bonds, fund shares, private pension or fixed capital, or employment of 50 people (Regulation on the Implementation of the Turkish Citizenship Law, Art. 20).
- Payment rules: documented bank transfer in the investor’s name and a Currency Purchase Certificate (DAB) from a Turkish bank.
- Family: foreign spouse and minor or dependent children are included in the same file.
- Decision: citizenship is granted by Presidential decision after an investor residence permit; no outcome or timeline can be guaranteed.
The full Turkish-side process is explained in our Turkish citizenship by investment guide.
Questions about nationality and Turkish citizenship
Which countries allow dual citizenship with Türkiye?
Türkiye itself allows dual citizenship. Of the countries covered here, Iraq allows its citizens to keep Iraqi nationality on acquiring another; Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Yemen allow it only with prior state permission; Kuwait and the UAE end nationality on voluntary naturalisation abroad, Qatar may revoke it, and Pakistan does not currently list Türkiye among its dual-nationality countries. Bangladesh's position on Türkiye should be confirmed with its authorities.
Is the investment amount different by nationality?
No. The Turkish requirements are the same for every nationality: at least USD 400,000 in real estate with a three-year no-sale annotation, or USD 500,000 in a bank deposit, government bonds, fund shares, private pension or fixed capital, or employment of 50 people.
Do I need an apostille for my documents?
It depends on the issuing country. Documents from Apostille Convention parties such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia and Oman are apostilled. Documents from Iraq, Egypt, Yemen, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE are legalised through that country's foreign ministry and a Turkish mission.
I live in Dubai but I am not Emirati. Which rules apply to me?
The rules of your own nationality apply to dual citizenship and to documents issued by your home country. Documents issued in the UAE follow the UAE legalisation route.
Is there an option if my country does not allow dual citizenship?
Yes. 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.
- Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901 (Art. 12/1-b)
- Regulation on the Implementation of the Turkish Citizenship Law (Art. 20)
- HCCH – Apostille Convention status table
- Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – visa information
Country-specific sources are listed on each country guide. This page was last updated on .
This page provides general information and is not legal advice. Home-country nationality, tax and foreign-exchange rules should be confirmed with the competent authority of that country.
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