Straddling the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul serves as Turkey’s economic, cultural, and historical center, linking Europe and Asia. This transcontinental nation benefits greatly from its strategic geographic position.

Turkey attracts global visitors each year with its breathtaking Mediterranean vistas and the eastern steppe dotted with ancient ruins. Once a key stop on the Silk Road, Turkey is rich in cultural history, with influences from the Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans evident in its famous ruins and monuments.

As a democratic constitutional republic, Turkey has become increasingly integrated with the West, being a member of organizations like the Council of Europe, NATO, the OECD, and the G20. It has also developed strong cultural, political, economic, and industrial ties with the Middle East and Central Asia through the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the Economic Cooperation Organization.

In 2005, Turkey began negotiations for full EU membership, having been an associate member of the European Economic Community since 1963 and entering a customs union agreement in 1995. The official language is Turkish, and the currency is the Turkish lira.

Successful applicants for citizenship enjoy a country with a mild Mediterranean climate, stunning scenery, and a high standard of living. They gain access to a transcontinental Eurasian nation that serves as a stable economic, financial, and political hub between Europe, Western Asia, and the Middle East.

Full citizenship is granted to the applicant and their family members, who are also eligible for a five-year renewable E-2 Investor Visa in the USA.