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How soon can a foreign investor get a Turkish passport via investment these days?

I'm an Afghan investor looking to get a Turkish passport mainly to utilize the E-2 visa and move to the US with my family. How would you advise me to achieve that goal?


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  • Beyond Residence and Citizenship
    March 17, 2022

    Turkish citizenship by Investment process takes between three to six months. Turkish nationals are eligible to apply for relocation to the US through the E2 investor visa under treaties in place between the two countries. The E2 visa allows applicants to relocate to the US with their family members.

  • ADMD Mavioglu & Alkan Law Office
    March 17, 2022

    There is no official timetable; however, it generally takes five to eight months on average. As for applying for the E-2 following obtaining a Turkish citizenship, you should consult a US immigration lawyer.