Multiple detached sections can be considered within this scope provided that they meet all other requirements as well.

A minimum share valued at 250k US dollars in the real estate must be the private property of the company partner. 

The Council of Ministers Decree No. 724 dated 2012, which prevents Syrian natural persons from acquiring real estate remains valid. Within this framework, such persons cannot qualify to become an exceptional citizen through the purchase of real estate.

Citizenship applications made with a Sukuk/lease certificate issued by the private sector are not allowed. 

The amount (deposit/participation fund of 500,000 US dollars) determined within the scope of the Regulation on the Implementation of the Turkish Citizenship Law (Regulation) shall be paid by the non-citizen into any bank(s) established in Turkey. A non-citizen, or his/her proxy who is granted authorization to perform such transactions in the non-citizen's letter of attorney, may request proof of the deposit or participation fund he/she has paid into the bank with a petition/written statement containing his/her request and declaration. The proof by BRSA of the application with the requirements specified in the Regulation shall be notified to the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs and the Directorate General of Migration Management in writing and shall be sent to the relevant bank in order to provide the related person with the relevant information. Can the customer apply for citizenship by purchasing a lease certificate/Sukuk in US dollars or Turkish liras, which is issued by banks, instead of making a deposit?

No, it does not. The amount to be deposited may be either 500,000 US dollars or the equivalent in Turkish liras, as well as any convertible foreign exchange determined by the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey, or precious metals, which is equivalent to the amount required by the Regulation. It is acceptable as long as the amount is convertible and equivalent to 500,000 US dollars.

Yes, you can. Any advantages from benefits can be obtained, depending on the agreement with the bank and the type of account, as long as the amount does not fall below 500,000 US dollars.

It is possible to use a deposit or participation fund paid into a bank operating in Turkey before or after the regulation as a basis for a citizenship application. However, the period before the application cannot be included in the citizenship application process. The Regulation on the Implementation of the Turkish Citizenship Law is based on a requirement of proof by BRSA and notification of same to the Ministry of Interior and the 3-year period required by the said Regulation shall commence as at the date of proof.

It is possible to apply for citizenship in reliance of a joint account in a bank operating in Turkey provided that the other account holder gives his/her explicit consent that no deposit will be withdrawn or used from the account for a period of 3 years.

The total amount can be deposited in different accounts provided that the total amount required by the regulation is met and an account blocking declaration is made for the citizenship application.

A specially authorized proxy is authorized to open a bank account with information and documents in compliance with the legislation, undertake transactions regarding proof of the account, and sign the required documents.

Pursuant to the relevant provisions of the Regulation on Citizenship, the amount shall be 500,000 US dollars or an equivalent amount in Turkish liras or another currency and it is possible to convert the amount deposited in US dollars into another convertible exchange rate or into Turkish Lira equivalent to 500,000 US dollars during this period of 3 years upon the investor's request.

If a currency other than US dollars is deposited into the bank, the US Dollar equivalent at the date of the opening of the account will be determined and the amount will be expected to remain the same in the bank over the 3 year period. To give an example, 1 US dollar is equal to 5.30 TL as at 06.12.2018; and therefore, an account which is opened with 2,650,000 TL (500,000 US dollars) on the said date shall not fall below 2,650,000 TL over the 3 year period. Exchange rate differences that may occur in this period shall not be taken into consideration.