
Turkey Eliminates Currency Protection, Redirecting Citizenship Investment Flow
“I’ve watched the lira tank for 30 years […] it can devalue 100% overnight,” Aran Hawker warns potential deposit-based CBI applicants as KKM ends.

“I’ve watched the lira tank for 30 years […] it can devalue 100% overnight,” Aran Hawker warns potential deposit-based CBI applicants as KKM ends.

From golden visa closures to crypto source of funds to new programs, the first half of 2025 brought a lot of change to investment migration.

With annual yields as high as 35%, these RCBI bond routes deliver the industry’s strongest returns.

Turkey outpaced all G20 nations, registering 1.7% quarterly growth in late 2024, making it the fastest-growing major economy.

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Turkey has ended the FX currency protection scheme that guarantees CIP deposits. “It was literally a free passport,” says Ahmet Sener.

Former minister Soylu maintains Turkey’s $15B citizenship program “is correct,” bringing investment and employment to the country.

If the opposition lawsuit is successful, hundreds of thousands face the possibility of losing their Turkish citizenship.

6.52% rental yields nationwide? CIP Turkey breaks down Turkey’s attractive real estate market for savvy investors.

Turkey denies “baseless accusations”. Ahmet Şener questions long CBI processing times despite applications being “at all time low.”

CIP Turkey explores the government’s decision not to tax cryptocurrency and stock gains, and how that can benefit Turkish CBI investors.

However, only 32 nationalities are eligible, and local experts question the government’s preparedness for processing applications.

Foreigners bought 384,519 homes in Turkey over the last decade. In recent years, claims one newspaper, three-quarters were CBI investors.

Robust FDI, a central bank committed to disinflation, and thriving real estate and services sectors: Turkey’s economy is on the move.

Siren Chen summarizes the last few years’ changing terms of the Turkey CIP and outlines what we can expect next.

Despite sharply falling foreign demand for Turkish real estate, the government reportedly plans to raise qualification thresholds for CBI.

Turkey and the EU have revived talks regarding a new visa agreement, which could provide a significant economic boost to both.

Following a dip in foreign investment during the election campaign period, Turkey is set to consider plans for a golden visa program.

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Ukraine, whiplashing post-pandemic demand, Portugal’s golden visa crisis, and a host of price changes made for a highly eventful year.