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Acheter un bien en Turquie en tant que citoyen russe
Russians are consistently among the largest groups of foreign buyers in Türkiye, drawn by an open market, no visa friction, and a citizenship-by-investment route that delivers a widely-accepted passport. The purchase is legally straightforward, but in 2026 five things matter most: the 4% title-deed fee, the mandatory DAB currency certificate (without which the Land Registry will not transfer title), the compulsory GEDAŞ valuation, the $400,000 citizenship threshold with its three-year lock, and the sanctions-era banking checks that slow down moving money out of Russia.
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1. Russians can buy freely
Russian citizens may acquire apartments, villas and land in Türkiye with full ownership rights. The general limits apply to all foreigners: a 30-hectare national cap and an automatic military/security-zone clearance check the Land Registry runs before transfer — routine for ordinary residential addresses.
2. The DAB currency certificate is non-negotiable
All payment must flow through a Turkish bank, and your foreign currency (USD/EUR) must be exchanged into lira via that bank, which issues a Döviz Alım Belgesi (DAB) — a foreign-currency purchase certificate. Without the DAB the Land Registry will not transfer the title, and you cannot obtain a residence permit or citizenship based on the investment. For transfers above USD 50,000, documentary proof of the transfer is required. Treat the DAB as the spine of the whole transaction.
3. Title-deed fee, GEDAŞ valuation and DASK
The tapu harcı is 4% of declared value (nominally split 2%/2%, usually paid by the buyer). A SPK-licensed valuation is compulsory for foreign purchases — GEDAŞ specifically for citizenship files — so the appraised figure anchors the deal. Compulsory DASK earthquake insurance must be in place to register the deed and connect utilities; after the 2023 earthquakes, verify the building licence (iskan) and survey anything pre-2000.
4. The $400,000 citizenship route
Investing at least USD 400,000 in qualifying property opens citizenship by investment (a rise toward $600,000 has been discussed for 2026 — confirm the live figure). The property must be bought from a Turkish citizen or Turkish-registered company, not from another foreigner, and carries a three-year no-sale annotation enforced on the deed. The DAB, the GEDAŞ appraisal and the declared tapu value must each clear the threshold.
5. Dual citizenship — and the Russian notification duty
Türkiye allows dual citizenship and does not require you to renounce your Russian passport. Russia likewise permits dual citizenship but obliges its citizens to notify the Ministry of Internal Affairs within 60 days of acquiring a foreign nationality. Failing to file that notification is itself an offence under Russian law — handle it promptly and keep proof.
6. Sanctions-era banking friction
Moving funds out of Russia in 2026 is the hardest part of the deal, not the Turkish side. Many correspondent-banking channels are closed, SWIFT access is restricted for sanctioned banks, and Turkish banks apply enhanced due diligence to Russian-sourced funds. Buyers typically route through non-sanctioned banks or third countries and must produce clean source-of-funds documentation. Build in extra weeks, and confirm the receiving Turkish bank will issue the DAB for your specific funding route before committing.
Questions fréquentes
Can I really get Turkish citizenship with a property purchase?
Yes — investing at least USD 400,000 in qualifying property (held three years, bought from a Turkish seller, fully documented via DAB and a GEDAŞ valuation) leads to citizenship for you and your immediate family. Confirm the current threshold, as a rise toward $600,000 has been discussed for 2026.
Do I have to tell the Russian authorities I obtained a Turkish passport?
Yes. Russia permits dual citizenship but requires you to notify the Ministry of Internal Affairs within 60 days of acquiring the foreign nationality. The duty is on you; keep documentary proof that you filed.
What is the hardest part of buying from Russia right now?
Moving the money. Sanctions and closed correspondent channels make outbound transfers slow and document-heavy, and Turkish banks scrutinise Russian-sourced funds. Line up your banking route and source-of-funds paperwork first — without a DAB the purchase cannot complete.
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