Where to Get a Golden Visa for Turkish People? | Astons

Turkish citizens have access to a wide range of Golden Visa programmes that offer residency through investment. The most popular destinations include Greece, Portugal, the UAE, Italy, Hungary, Cyprus, Malta, and Monaco. These programmes are ideal for individuals and families seeking greater global mobility, EU access, better lifestyle options, or a Plan B outside of Türkiye.

Quick Comparison of Popular Golden Visas for Turkish Citizens

Country	Investment Type & Minimum Amount	Residency Stay	Path to Citizenship	Visa-Free Access
Greece	Real estate ≥ €250,000	None required	Eligibility after 7 years	Schengen Zone
Portugal	Funds or R&D ≥ €500,000	7 days/year	Citizenship eligible after 5 years	Schengen + full EU rights
Italy	Startups (€250,000), Corporates (€500,000), Donation (€1,000,000) or Bonds (€2,000,000)	Flexible	Citizenship after 10 years	Schengen Zone
Hungary	Property fund (€250) or academic donation (€1,000,000)	Minimal	Citizenship after 8 years	Schengen Zone
Cyprus	New-property ≥ €300,000	One visit every 2 years	Citizenship after 8 years	Pending Schengen
Malta	€ 182,000 in property	None	On hold	Schengen Zone
Monaco	€1,000,000 on average	None	Citizenship after 10 years, with strong ties to Monaco	Schengen Zone
UAE	Real estate ≥ AED 2,000,000 (~USD 545,000)	None	No citizenship	GCC + regional benefits

What is a Golden Visa?

A Golden Visa is a residency permit granted in return for an investment — often in real estate, funds, or business — in participating countries.

These programmes offer:

Legal residence rights for investors and family
Paths to citizenship

Why Apply for a Golden Visa?

Golden Visas are attractive for Turkish citizens because they offer:

Freedom to travel – visa-free access to Schengen or GCC regions
Education & healthcare access in developed nations
Safety net – alternative residency in case of economic or political changes
Family inclusion – spouse, children (under 18 or dependents), and sometimes parents and even grandparents
Tax optimisation – many Golden visa countries offer low or zero tax on foreign income, attractive tax regimes for new residents, or no wealth/inheritance taxes

Which Golden Visa Options Are Best for Turkish Nationals?

Greece Golden Visa

Investment: ≥ €250,000 in real estate
Stay requirement: None required
Family coverage: Spouse, children under 21, parents
Advantages: Low cost, no residency requirement, Schengen access

Italy Investor Visa

Investment: €250,000 in startups; €500,000 in corporate; €1,000,000 irrevocable donation; €2,000,000 in bonds
Stay requirement: none for residency maintenance
Benefits: Variety of investment routes; full EU access
Family coverage: Spouse / partner, children and parents

Hungary Residency by Investment

Investment: €250,000 in funds or €1,000,000 academic donation
Stay requirement: Minimal
Highlights: Fast-track residency; relaunch programme for investors
Family coverage: Spouse, children under 18 and dependent children above 18

Cyprus Permanent Residency (PR)

Investment: ≥ €300,000 in new build
Stay requirement: One visit every two years
Benefits: Direct PR; fast-tracked vehicle to permanent residency
Family coverage: Spouse and children up to 25 years old

Malta Permanent Residency Programme (MPRP)

Investment: €182,000 in real estate
Stay requirement: None
Advantages: Lifetime residency; good tax regime
Family coverage: Spouse, minor children, dependent children over 18, parents and grandparents

Monaco Residency by Investment

Investment: Avg. €1,000,000
Stay requirement: None
Highlights: Ultra-exclusive, stable environment
Family coverage: spouse, children and parents

UAE Golden Visa

Investment: AED 2,000,000 (~USD 545,000) in property
Stay requirement: None
Benefits: 10-year residency, zero income tax, business hub
Family coverage: spouse, children and parents

How to Apply for a Golden Visa?

Select the country and investment route
Assemble documentation: passport, proof of investment funds, health insurance, etc.
Make the qualifying investment
File the residency application and attend biometric appointment
Receive residency card — timeline varies from 3–12 months
Pursue citizenship where applicable (after required residency and integration)

What Investment Types Qualify?

Real Estate – Greece, Cyprus, Malta, parts of Portugal
Funds & Equity – Portugal, Hungary, Italy
Corporate/Bond Investment – Italy, Cyprus
Bank Deposits – Hungary, UAE
Business / Job Creation – Italy start-ups, Turkey job route
High Net-Worth Programme – Monaco via direct investment

Final Considerations for Turkish Citizens

For low-cost EU access & Schengen travel — Greece is ideal
For EU citizenship in 5 years — Portugal is best
For investment flexibility with longer citizenship timeline — Italy or Hungary
For lifetime residency with minimal stay — Cyprus or Malta
For GCC lifestyle and tax benefits — UAE
For maximum prestige and exclusivity — Monaco

Tips before applying:

Consult a qualified advisor for tax and legal implications
Research local real estate markets and fund performance
Plan around family needs — education, healthcare, work options

Whether you’re looking to invest in Europe or the UAE, Astons provides full assistance with securing a Golden visa— with legal support and residency application. With over 30 years of experience and a global presence — including offices in Athens, Istanbul, Dubai, London, and beyond — we ensure a smooth and fully compliant process.

Astons has been recognised as a leading real estate and immigration advisory firm, helping thousands of investors and families achieve global mobility, asset protection, and second residency or citizenship.

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FAQ

What is the Golden Visa programme for Turkish citizens?

A group of residency-by-investment programs offered by EU and Middle Eastern countries. Popular programs include Greece, Portugal, Italy, Hungary, Cyprus, Malta, Monaco, and the UAE.