Turkey Citizenship Valuation-Gap Checker

Since January 2026, Turkish citizenship-by-investment requires the SPK appraisal, the declared tapu value and the $400,000 threshold to be consistent. Mismatches now void applications — 451 citizenships were revoked for valuation fraud. Check your three numbers here.

Inputs

Agreed purchase price

What you're actually paying the seller.

SPK-licensed appraisal value

The mandatory independent valuation.

Value to be declared on the TAPU

The title-deed value. Must reflect the real price.

Result

Looks consistent

Your three figures align and clear the $400k threshold. Still get the SPK appraisal and FX Purchase Certificate in order before transfer.

Qualifying value (lower of appraisal / tapu)$400,000

Threshold$400,000

Appraisal vs purchase+5.0%

Tapu vs purchase+0.0%

Liquidity needed (price + ~8% fees)$453,600

Why the tapu value matters. Historically buyers under-declared the tapu value to cut transfer tax. Under the 2026 rules the declared value must reflect the real transaction and align with the SPK appraisal — a discrepancy is now treated as fraud and can void citizenship retroactively.

Beyond the price. You must convert your USD to TRY through the Central Bank and obtain a Foreign Exchange Purchase Certificate, pledge not to sell for 3 years, arrange DASK earthquake insurance, and confirm the iskan (occupancy permit). Budget roughly $430-450k in total liquidity for a $400k qualifying purchase.

Indicative check, reviewed May 2026. The $400k threshold and procedures can change. Not legal or immigration advice — confirm with a licensed Turkish lawyer.

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