Law No. 6735 Official Program Framework
VIP Investor Pillar β€’ Law No. 6735

Turquoise Card for Foreign Investors

Permanent Residency & Elite Turkish Citizenship Pathway for Capital, Tech, Real Estate, and Industrial Investors

βœ“ 100% Tax Exemptions (Teknopark & R&D)
βœ“ No Military Service Obligation
βœ“ Full Family Relative Card Coverage

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Select your designated capital allocation category to review exact statutory thresholds, Ministry evaluation points, and legal incentives under Turkish Law.

VIP Tech Investor Track
Minimum Capital Threshold
$100,000

Turquoise Card for High-Tech Startups & Angel Investors

Foreign investors and angel capitalists investing a minimum equivalent of $100,000 USD into Turkish technology startups or Technoparks receive top-tier evaluation scores under the Law No. 6735 statutory framework, granting indefinite residency and work autonomy.

Key Statutory Incentives:
  • βœ“ 100% Corporate Tax Exemption on software/R&D earnings in Technology Development Zones
  • βœ“ Bilateral Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty protections with 85+ nations
  • βœ“ Fast-Track Ministry of Labour consular dossier approval protocol
Target: 5+ Employees Detailed Guide →
Institutional Property Track
Minimum Capital Threshold
$400,000

Turquoise Card for Commercial Real Estate & Institutional Property Investors

Foreign investors acquiring commercial real estate (offices, corporate towers, logistics centers, hotel assets) valued at $400,000 USD or above with a 3-year non-disposal deed annotation qualify for priority Turquoise Card issuance.

Key Statutory Incentives:
  • βœ“ Strong foreign currency indexed commercial lease yields and capital appreciation
  • βœ“ Direct route to Turkish citizenship without renouncing original nationality
  • βœ“ Official Capital Markets Board (SPK) licensed appraisal guarantees
Zero Hiring Obligation Detailed Guide →
Manufacturing & Export Track
Minimum Capital Threshold
$500,000

Turquoise Card for Industrial Manufacturing & Export Facility Operators

Foreign industrial leaders establishing manufacturing facilities, investing a minimum of $500,000 USD in fixed capital assets, or generating 20+ permanent jobs qualify for the highest-tier Turquoise Card status and substantial industrial tax incentives.

Key Statutory Incentives:
  • βœ“ Exemption from Value Added Tax (VAT) and Customs Duty on industrial machinery
  • βœ“ Up to 80% Corporate Tax reduction based on Investment Contribution Rate
  • βœ“ Employer Social Security contribution coverage for 2 to 10 years
Target: 20+ Employees Detailed Guide →
Passive Capital Track
Minimum Capital Threshold
$500,000

Turquoise Card for Capital Deposit & Government Bond Investors

Foreign investors depositing a minimum equivalent of $500,000 USD in Turkish operating banks or purchasing sovereign government bonds with a 3-year holding commitment secure Turquoise Card status with zero operational management requirements.

Key Statutory Incentives:
  • βœ“ Attractive yields on foreign currency accounts and central bank YUVAM deposit structures
  • βœ“ Zero corporate overhead, zero hiring requirements, zero commercial liability
  • βœ“ Unrestricted repatriation of principal and accrued yields following the 3-year term
Zero Hiring Obligation Detailed Guide →
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