The $400,000 threshold, how the appraised value and exchange rate are assessed, and why a buffer protects your file.
The Turkish citizenship-by-investment route requires a minimum real-estate investment of $400,000 USD, assessed on the appraised value using the Central Bank effective buying rate on the transaction date. Because appraisal and exchange-rate movements can pull a sticker price below the threshold, experienced advisors target a buffer above $400,000 so the file holds. This guide walks through valuation, the three-year holding period, and the documents required for the whole family.