{"id":3695,"date":"2026-10-01T18:33:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T15:33:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/?p=3695"},"modified":"2026-10-06T15:34:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T12:34:38","slug":"vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/","title":{"rendered":"New Era in Citizenship Applications | GEDA\u015e Requirement Abolished 28\/09\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Ba\u015fl\u0131klar<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#28_Eylul_2026_Tarihinde_Tam_Olarak_Ne_Degisti\" >What Exactly Changed on September 28, 2026?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#Bakanlik_Oluru_Neden_Onemli\" >Why is the Ministerial Approval Important?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#GEDAS_Zorunlulugu_Kaldirildi_mi\" >Has the GEDA\u015e Requirement Been Abolished?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#Her_Ekspertiz_Sirketinden_Rapor_Alinabilir_mi\" >Can a Report Be Obtained from Any Appraisal Company?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#TTB_Nedir_ve_Yeni_Sistemde_Neden_Daha_Onemli_Hale_Geldi\" >What is TTB and Why Has It Become More Important in the New System?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#TTB_Artik_12_Ay_Gecerli\" >TTB Now Valid for 12 Months<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#12_Ay_Dolmadan_da_Yeni_Rapor_Gerekebilir\" >A New Report May Be Required Even Before 12 Months Expire<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#Eski_ve_Yeni_Uygulama_Arasindaki_Temel_Farklar\" >Key Differences Between Old and New Practice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#400000_Dolar_Vatandaslik_Sarti_Kaldirildi_mi\" >Has the $400,000 Citizenship Requirement Been Abolished?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#TTB_Tek_Basina_400000_Dolar_Sartinin_Saglandigini_Gosterir_mi\" >Does the TTB Alone Prove That the $400,000 Requirement Has Been Met?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#Degerleme_Kurulusu_Artik_Basvuru_Sahibi_Tarafindan_Secilebilecek\" >The Valuation Entity Can Now Be Chosen by the Applicant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#Degerleme_Basvurusunu_Kim_Yapabilir\" >Who Can Apply for Valuation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#Degerleme_Raporunda_Hangi_Sartlar_Aranacak\" >What Conditions Will Be Required in the Valuation Report?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#Tapu_Isleminde_Hangi_Deger_Esas_Alinacak\" >Which Value Will Be Taken as Basis in the Title Deed Transaction?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#Insaati_Devam_Eden_Projelerde_Yeni_Kurallar_Neden_Onemli\" >Why Are the New Rules Important for Projects Under Construction?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#Ruhsat_Tarihinden_Itibaren_Iki_Yil_Gecmemisse\" >If Two Years Have Not Passed Since the Permit Date<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#Ruhsat_Uzerinden_Iki_Yil_Gecmis_Ama_Insaata_Baslanmamissa\" >If Two Years Have Passed Since the Permit But Construction Has Not Commenced<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#Insaat_Iki_ile_Bes_Yil_Arasindaysa\" >If Construction is Between Two and Five Years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#Ruhsat_Tarihi_Bes_Yili_Gecmis_Insaatlarda\" >For Constructions Whose Permit Date Exceeds Five Years<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#GYO_Tarafindan_Yapilan_Satislarda_Ozel_Duzenleme\" >Special Regulation for Sales Made by REIC (GYO)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#TTBdeki_Tutar_Tapu_Harcini_Otomatik_Belirler_mi\" >Does the Amount in the TTB Automatically Determine the Title Deed Fee?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#Yeni_Duzenleme_Yatirimci_Icin_Ne_Anlama_Geliyor\" >What Does the New Regulation Mean for the Investor?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#Daha_Once_GEDAStan_Alinmis_TTB_ve_Raporlar_Ne_Olacak\" >What Will Happen to TTB and Reports Previously Obtained from GEDA\u015e?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#Degerleme_Raporundaki_Hata_Vatandasligi_Sonradan_Etkileyebilir_mi\" >Can an Error in the Valuation Report Affect Citizenship Later?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#Degerleme_Raporundan_Kim_Sorumlu\" >Who is Responsible for the Valuation Report?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#Vatandaslik_Icin_Tasinmaz_Satin_Almadan_Once_Neler_Incelenmeli\" >What Should Be Examined Before Purchasing Real Estate for Citizenship?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#28_Eylul_2026_Duzenlemesi_Vatandaslik_Surecini_Kolaylastirdi_mi\" >Did the Regulation Dated September 28, 2026 Facilitate the Citizenship Process?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#Sikca_Sorulan_Sorular\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#28_Eylul_2026_itibariyla_vatandaslik_icin_GEDAS_raporu_almak_zorunlu_mu\" >Is it mandatory to obtain a GEDA\u015e report for citizenship as of September 28, 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#GEDAS_zorunlulugu_kalkinca_ekspertiz_raporu_da_kalkti_mi\" >Has the expert report also been eliminated with the removal of the GEDA\u015e requirement?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#Vatandaslik_icin_alinan_TTB_kac_ay_gecerli\" >How many months is the TTB valid for citizenship purposes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#12_ay_dolmadan_tekrar_degerleme_raporu_istenebilir_mi\" >Can a new valuation report be requested before the 12-month period expires?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#Her_SPK_lisansli_degerleme_uzmani_tek_basina_vatandaslik_raporu_hazirlayabilir_mi\" >Can any SPK-licensed valuation expert independently prepare a citizenship report?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#400000_dolar_vatandaslik_sarti_kaldirildi_mi\" >Has the $400,000 citizenship requirement been abolished?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#TTBde_tasinmaz_400000_dolar_gorunuyorsa_vatandaslik_kesin_midir\" >If the real estate appears as $400,000 on the TTB, is citizenship guaranteed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#Degerleme_sirketini_yatirimci_secebilir_mi\" >Can the investor choose the valuation company?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#Insaat_halindeki_projeden_vatandaslik_icin_tasinmaz_alinabilir_mi\" >Can real estate be purchased for citizenship from a project under construction?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#GEDAStan_daha_once_alinmis_raporlar_gecersiz_mi_oldu\" >Have reports previously obtained from GEDA\u015e become invalid?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/vatandaslik-gedas-zorunlulugu-kaldirildi\/#Sonuc_GEDAS_Zorunlulugu_Kalkti_Fakat_Vatandaslik_Denetimi_Devam_Ediyor\" >Conclusion: The GEDA\u015e Requirement Has Been Abolished, But Citizenship Audits Continue<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>An important regulatory change directly concerning foreigners wishing to acquire Turkish citizenship by purchasing real estate in Turkey entered into force on September 28, 2026. With the amendment made in the regulations of the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre regarding valuation and citizenship transactions, in real estate investments made for citizenship purposes, <strong>the exclusive practice of obtaining a valuation report through GEDA\u015e has come to an end.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the new period, the real estate valuation report to be taken as the basis for the citizenship transaction will be able to be prepared by <strong>valuation institutions authorized by the Capital Markets Board<\/strong> that possess the necessary authorization and system requirements.<\/p>\n<p>However, this change does not mean that \"a valuation report is no longer required for citizenship,\" as is sometimes misunderstood by the public. The amended matter is essentially <strong>is the scope of the entities authorized to issue the valuation report.<\/strong> The amount of the immovable property that can be accepted as the basis for citizenship investment is audited through the valuation system, the Value Determination Certificate, and the relevant title deed records.<\/p>\n<p>which we discuss in detail the general conditions of citizenship through the acquisition of immovable property, <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/turkiyede-yatirim-yoluyla-vatandaslik\/\">our 2026 Guide to Turkish Citizenship by Investment<\/a> must be evaluated together with this amendment.<\/p>\n<p>Another significant consequence of the regulation dated September 28, 2026, has emerged with respect to time limits. The timeframe between the VDC and the title deed transaction application involving the acquisition of citizenship <strong>has been extended to 12 months.<\/strong> Thus, a broader timeframe has been established for many transactions that previously required obtaining a new report due to the shorter duration under the prior practice.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"28_Eylul_2026_Tarihinde_Tam_Olarak_Ne_Degisti\"><\/span>What Exactly Changed on September 28, 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In order to understand the legal framework of the new practice, two different regulations must be evaluated together.<\/p>\n<p>The first of these is the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre's <strong>Circular No. 2024\/2 on the \"Procedures and Principles Regarding Valuation Reports to Be Used in Immovable Property Acquisitions by Foreigners and Certain Transactions.\"<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the official text of the circular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tkgm.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre<\/a> the website can be reviewed.<\/p>\n<p>With the current regulation dated September 28, 2026, the provisions of Circular No. 2024\/2 concerning the valuation system were amended, paving the way for valuation institutions authorized by the SPK to be included in the system.<\/p>\n<p>The second regulation is <strong>Circular No. 2024\/4, which governs the application of the Regulation on the Implementation of the Turkish Citizenship Law with respect to real estate investments.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The new system dated September 28, 2026 requires these two regulations to be evaluated together. While on the one hand, the scope of institutions eligible to prepare valuation reports has been expanded, on the other hand, the system forming the basis for citizenship investment <strong>Amount Determination Certificate (TTB)<\/strong> has also been aligned accordingly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bakanlik_Oluru_Neden_Onemli\"><\/span>Why is the Ministerial Approval Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At the core of the amendment lies the <strong>Ministry Office Approval dated September 18, 2026 and numbered 21900458 of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change.<\/strong> are available.<\/p>\n<p>In accordance with this regulation, for real estate investment determinations to be made within the scope of Article 20 of the Regulation on the Implementation of the Turkish Citizenship Law, valuation reports may now be prepared by various valuation institutions possessing the necessary authorizations, rather than being restricted to a single specific institution.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the date of September 28, 2026 should not be regarded merely as a technical valuation amendment, but as the date on which the operational structure of the citizenship-by-real-estate system was significantly reorganized.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GEDAS_Zorunlulugu_Kaldirildi_mi\"><\/span>Has the GEDA\u015e Requirement Been Abolished?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Yes. However, this statement must be understood correctly.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Regarding valuation reports prepared for citizenship purposes, the previous mandatory system centered on GEDA\u015e has been terminated. Hereafter, valuation institutions authorized by the SPK that meet the necessary legislative and system requirements will also be able to prepare reports forming the basis of citizenship proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>This situation should not be interpreted as \"reports prepared by GEDA\u015e are no longer valid.\" The fundamental change here is <strong>the elimination of the system operated through a single institution.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The most significant consequence of the new practice is that applicants will be able to transact within a broader system regarding valuation institutions.<\/p>\n<p>To check the current authorized institutions, <a href=\"https:\/\/spk.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Capital Markets Board's<\/a> official website can be reviewed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Her_Ekspertiz_Sirketinden_Rapor_Alinabilir_mi\"><\/span>Can a Report Be Obtained from Any Appraisal Company?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No.<\/p>\n<p>The lifting of the GEDA\u015e requirement does not mean that a report obtained from any real estate consultant, expert witness, or ordinary appraisal company can be used in citizenship applications.<\/p>\n<p>The valuation institution must be <strong>authorized by the SPK<\/strong> within the scope of the relevant capital markets legislation. Furthermore, the statuses of valuation institutions and valuation experts within the system of the Appraisers Association of Turkey are also of importance.<\/p>\n<p>For the current regulations of the Appraisers Association of Turkey, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdub.org.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Official website of TDUB<\/a> may be examined.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, before purchasing real estate or initiating the valuation process, relying solely on the company's trade name or the term \"expertise\" on its website is not sufficient. It is necessary to verify the entity's current authorization and status to conduct transactions in the system.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TTB_Nedir_ve_Yeni_Sistemde_Neden_Daha_Onemli_Hale_Geldi\"><\/span>What is TTB and Why Has It Become More Important in the New System?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TTB, namely <strong>Real Estate Value Determination Certificate for Acquisition of Citizenship by Acquiring Real Estate<\/strong>, is a system document indicating the acceptable value of the real estate to be acquired for citizenship purposes from an investment perspective.<\/p>\n<p>It is not accurate to consider the TTB as an independent valuation report in the classical sense.<\/p>\n<p>The valuation institution first prepares the valuation report for the real estate; subsequently, the data in this report is evaluated in terms of the citizenship system to generate the TTB. The TTB is used to determine the amount at which the relevant real estate can be accepted for the purpose of acquiring citizenship.<\/p>\n<p>For detailed information on the subject, <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/uygunluk-belgesi-tasinmaz-yatirim-tespit-belgesi-nedir-sartlari-suresi-ve-hukuki-surec\/\">our Guide to the Certificate of Conformity and Real Estate Investment Determination Certificate<\/a> you may review.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TTB_Artik_12_Ay_Gecerli\"><\/span>TTB Now Valid for 12 Months<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most important practical consequences of the September 28, 2026 amendment <strong>is the 12-month period regulation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to the current regulation, the period between the TTB and the application for the transaction involving the acquisition of citizenship <strong>must not exceed 12 months.<\/strong> For real estate commitments (TTB) exceeding twelve months, the valuation report forming the basis of the document must be renewed.<\/p>\n<p>For up-to-date application information from the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourkeyturkiye.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Your Key T\u00fcrkiye<\/a> official information system can be reviewed.<\/p>\n<p>This amendment is particularly important for foreign nationals whose title deed and citizenship procedures are delayed for various reasons, despite being in the process of purchasing the real estate.<\/p>\n<p>However, the conclusion that \"I have obtained the report, and therefore the report remains valid for 12 months regardless of any changes in the real estate\" should not be drawn.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Ay_Dolmadan_da_Yeni_Rapor_Gerekebilir\"><\/span>A New Report May Be Required Even Before 12 Months Expire<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If a significant change affecting the legal or actual status of the immovable property occurs after the valuation report is prepared, a new report may be required.<\/p>\n<p>According to the current circular, if a situation that would change the value of the property is registered in the land registry between the report date and the application date for the title deed transaction, a new valuation report may need to be obtained.<\/p>\n<p>Changes in property type, relinquishment of land for public road use, establishment of easement rights, or certain annotations and records that may affect the legal nature of the property may fall within this scope.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the 12-month period <strong>is not an absolute guarantee of validity.<\/strong> Both the time period and the current legal status of the property must be checked.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eski_ve_Yeni_Uygulama_Arasindaki_Temel_Farklar\"><\/span>Key Differences Between Old and New Practice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Subject<\/th>\n<th>Previous Practice<\/th>\n<th>After 28.09.2026<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Citizenship valuation report<\/td>\n<td>GEDA\u015e-centric system<\/td>\n<td>Valuation institutions authorized by the SPK<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Selection of the valuation institution<\/td>\n<td>Limited structure<\/td>\n<td>Ability to choose among eligible institutions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application system<\/td>\n<td>Web Tapu \/ TADEB\u0130S<\/td>\n<td>Web Tapu \/ TADEB\u0130S is ongoing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TTB<\/td>\n<td>Mandatory system document<\/td>\n<td>Obligation continues<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Duration between TTB and transaction application<\/td>\n<td>Shorter duration<\/td>\n<td>12 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>USD 400,000 requirement<\/td>\n<td>Existed<\/td>\n<td>Ongoing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3-year non-disposal condition<\/td>\n<td>Existed<\/td>\n<td>Ongoing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Valuation audit<\/td>\n<td>Existed<\/td>\n<td>Ongoing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>As can be seen, the amendment does not eliminate the financial conditions of citizenship by investment. The fundamental change concerns the operation of the valuation system and the scope of the institutions authorized to prepare the report.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"400000_Dolar_Vatandaslik_Sarti_Kaldirildi_mi\"><\/span>Has the $400,000 Citizenship Requirement Been Abolished?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No.<\/p>\n<p>With the removal of the GEDA\u015e requirement <strong>and the USD 400,000 investment requirement are entirely separate matters.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to the current announcements of the Directorate General of Civil Registration and Nationality, the requirement to acquire real estate worth at least USD 400,000 or its equivalent for citizenship through real estate, and to annotate the land registry regarding the non-disposal of the relevant real estate for three years, remains in effect.<\/p>\n<p>For current citizenship requirements, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvi.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Directorate General of Civil Registration and Nationality<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invest.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Investment Office of the Presidency,<\/a> official sources can be reviewed.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, from the investor's perspective, the purchase price of the real estate, payment documents, valuation result, TTB, transaction value in the title deed, and the three-year commitment remain collectively significant.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TTB_Tek_Basina_400000_Dolar_Sartinin_Saglandigini_Gosterir_mi\"><\/span>Does the TTB Alone Prove That the $400,000 Requirement Has Been Met?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The TTB is one of the most crucial documents for citizenship investment; however, evaluating the entire transaction solely based on the TTB is not accurate.<\/p>\n<p>To determine the investment amount, the sales price declared in the official deed or the price agreed upon in the promise of sale, along with the payment and transfer amounts, must meet the relevant investment threshold.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, it is not sufficient for the investor that only the appraisal value of the real estate is high.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, the market value of a real estate property being USD 450,000 does not, by itself, confer the right to citizenship if the sales price and the documented payment do not comply with the legislation.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, in real estate citizenship procedures, <strong>appraisal \u2013 sales price \u2013 bank transfer \u2013 DAB \u2013 title deed registration \u2013 TTB<\/strong> chain must be verified as a whole.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Degerleme_Kurulusu_Artik_Basvuru_Sahibi_Tarafindan_Secilebilecek\"><\/span>The Valuation Entity Can Now Be Chosen by the Applicant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the noteworthy provisions of the new regulation from a practical standpoint is the method for designating the appraisal institution.<\/p>\n<p>According to the current text, when requesting an appraisal report, it has become possible to determine the appraisal institution through the application option suitable for the purpose of the transaction. Preferential selection or automatic assignment methods can be utilized within the system.<\/p>\n<p>However, the electronic system logic for citizenship procedures remains in place.<\/p>\n<p>It is not sufficient for the appraisal report to be prepared solely by a company agreed upon by the parties themselves and brought to the land registry office as a PDF. The transaction must be established <strong>via the Web Tapu and TADEB\u0130S system<\/strong> in accordance with the legislation.<\/p>\n<p>For the official application system <a href=\"https:\/\/webtapu.tkgm.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Web Tapu<\/a> is utilized.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Degerleme_Basvurusunu_Kim_Yapabilir\"><\/span>Who Can Apply for Valuation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pursuant to the current circular, for natural persons, the real estate owner, and for legal entities, the person authorized to represent the legal entity may request a valuation through the system.<\/p>\n<p>For certain transactions of Turkish citizen owners, applications can also be made via ALO 181.<\/p>\n<p>After the application is created, information such as the request number, fee, and payment deadline is transmitted to the applicant electronically. Another crucial element of the system is that the work is not assigned to the valuation institution until the payment is completed.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, in the timeline planning of the citizenship file, attention must be paid not only to the title deed appointment but also to the stages of creating the valuation application and depositing the fee on time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Degerleme_Raporunda_Hangi_Sartlar_Aranacak\"><\/span>What Conditions Will Be Required in the Valuation Report?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The abolition of the GEDA\u015e requirement does not mean that the technical review of the reports has been relaxed. On the contrary, the current circular regulates in detail the technical principles that the valuation institution must comply with while preparing the report.<\/p>\n<p>The valuation report must include the required expertise and signature structure, including the responsible valuation specialist, reviewer, and valuation specialist. The current regulation requires at least three signatures to be present on the report.<\/p>\n<p>Photography is also important in terms of determining the actual status of the real estate. Photographs clearly showing the condition of the real estate must be attached to the report, and at least one of them must show the interior of the independent section.<\/p>\n<p>The architectural project must be compared with the current status of the real estate; if there is a discrepancy between the legal status and the actual status, these discrepancies must be clearly stated in the report.<\/p>\n<p>For the basic regulations regarding the acquisition of real estate by foreigners in Turkey <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tkgm.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TKGM<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourkeyturkiye.gov.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Your Key T\u00fcrkiye<\/a> official sources can be reviewed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tapu_Isleminde_Hangi_Deger_Esas_Alinacak\"><\/span>Which Value Will Be Taken as Basis in the Title Deed Transaction?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The new circular distinguishes between \"market value\" and \"market value based on lawful use.\"<\/p>\n<p>For title deed transactions, <strong>market value<\/strong> is taken as the basis. On the other hand, the market value based on lawful use may be separately indicated in the report for the evaluation of the real estate in accordance with the legislation and the approved form of use.<\/p>\n<p>This distinction may become particularly important in cases of non-compliance with the project, unlicensed areas, the actual use of the independent section differing from the project, or the current gross usage area of the real estate differing from the legal area.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insaati_Devam_Eden_Projelerde_Yeni_Kurallar_Neden_Onemli\"><\/span>Why Are the New Rules Important for Projects Under Construction?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For citizenship investments, a significant portion of foreigners may prefer real estate at the project stage or under construction rather than completed second-hand real estate.<\/p>\n<p>The current valuation circular provides special rules for such real estate.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ruhsat_Tarihinden_Itibaren_Iki_Yil_Gecmemisse\"><\/span>If Two Years Have Not Passed Since the Permit Date<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In a project where two years have not passed since the issuance of the construction permit and construction has not yet commenced, if the period for commencing construction under the relevant legislation has not yet expired, it may be possible to appraise the market value of the real estate.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, the probability of completion, the nature of the project, and current conditions as of the valuation date are taken into consideration.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ruhsat_Uzerinden_Iki_Yil_Gecmis_Ama_Insaata_Baslanmamissa\"><\/span>If Two Years Have Passed Since the Permit But Construction Has Not Commenced<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If construction has not commenced even though two years have passed since the permit date, the necessity of renewing the permit arises, and under the current regulation, it may be the case that no value is appraised.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the mere existence of a project scale model or a contract at the sales office is not sufficient for citizenship-by-investment purposes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insaat_Iki_ile_Bes_Yil_Arasindaysa\"><\/span>If Construction is Between Two and Five Years<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If construction has commenced and the project has reached a certain stage, the market value can be determined by illustrating the current stage of the structure in the report with photographs and technical data.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ruhsat_Tarihi_Bes_Yili_Gecmis_Insaatlarda\"><\/span>For Constructions Whose Permit Date Exceeds Five Years<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If construction is still ongoing despite five years having passed since the date of the building permit, valuation may not be assessed due to the requirement to renew the permit.<\/p>\n<p>In projects that are abandoned or where the risk of non-completion has become evident, the valuation expert cannot directly determine a hypothetically high future value. If necessary, it is possible to include a \"not calculated\" result in the valuation section.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GYO_Tarafindan_Yapilan_Satislarda_Ozel_Duzenleme\"><\/span>Special Regulation for Sales Made by REIC (GYO)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The amendment dated September 28, 2026 also contains special provisions regarding real estate investment trust property sales to foreigners for citizenship purposes.<\/p>\n<p>If a valuation report prepared by the real estate investment trust prior to the title deed transaction in accordance with its own legislation and <strong>published on the Public Disclosure Platform<\/strong>, which also includes the value of the relevant independent section, exists, the use of this report may come into question.<\/p>\n<p>For the Public Disclosure Platform <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kap.org.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">official KAP website<\/a> may be used.<\/p>\n<p>Another option is to request a new valuation report based on the TTB via the Web Tapu\/TADEB\u0130S system.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TTBdeki_Tutar_Tapu_Harcini_Otomatik_Belirler_mi\"><\/span>Does the Amount in the TTB Automatically Determine the Title Deed Fee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No.<\/p>\n<p>One of the provisions that particularly stands out in the current Circular No. 2024\/4 is that <strong>the investment amount determined in the TTB does not solely constitute a binding amount<\/strong> with respect to title deed fees.<\/p>\n<p>The TTB is a document intended to determine the acceptable amount for citizenship investment. Title deed fees, on the other hand, are evaluated within the framework of their own tax and fee legislation.<\/p>\n<p>Confusing these two matters may lead to incorrect fee calculations or inconsistencies among transaction documents, particularly in high-value real estate sales.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yeni_Duzenleme_Yatirimci_Icin_Ne_Anlama_Geliyor\"><\/span>What Does the New Regulation Mean for the Investor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most prominent consequence of the new system for the investor is that valuation services are no longer centralized under a single institution.<\/p>\n<p>This change may theoretically increase processing capacity for valuation applications and provide applicants with more options regarding institutional selection. However, an increase in the number of institutions does not diminish the need for legal oversight of citizenship procedures.<\/p>\n<p>On the contrary, with the expansion of valuation company selection, <strong>the compliance of the report with legislation, the legal history of the real estate, and the proper establishment of the sale and payment chain<\/strong> will gain even greater importance.<\/p>\n<p>For detailed information regarding residence permits associated with real estate investments, <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/tasinmaz-ikamet-izni\/\">Our 2026 Real Estate Residence Permit guide<\/a> you may review.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Daha_Once_GEDAStan_Alinmis_TTB_ve_Raporlar_Ne_Olacak\"><\/span>What Will Happen to TTB and Reports Previously Obtained from GEDA\u015e?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regarding documents issued before September 28, 2026, each file must be evaluated based on its own transaction date.<\/p>\n<p>It should not be inferred from the new regulation that every back-dated report is automatically invalid. Similarly, it should not be assumed that a report can necessarily be used in a current file solely by looking at the issuance date of the former TTB.<\/p>\n<p>In particular, the issuance date of the TTB, the date of application for title deed transactions for citizenship purposes, the status of the 12-month period, whether there have been subsequent changes in the title deed registration of the property, and whether the electronic system accepts the document for the current transaction must be checked collectively.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Degerleme_Raporundaki_Hata_Vatandasligi_Sonradan_Etkileyebilir_mi\"><\/span>Can an Error in the Valuation Report Affect Citizenship Later?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes.<\/p>\n<p>In the process of obtaining citizenship through real estate, the valuation report is not merely a technical document used at the time of purchase. Whether the investment conditions forming the basis for acquiring citizenship have genuinely been met may subsequently be subject to administrative review.<\/p>\n<p>In particular, if allegations arise that the real estate value was falsely inflated, that the sale was collusive, or that the investment condition was not actually fulfilled, further administrative actions may be initiated regarding the citizenship decision.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding the subsequent administrative review of the citizenship decision and the revocation of citizenship <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/turk-vatandasligi-iptal\/\">What Should Individuals Whose Turkish Citizenship Is Revoked Do?<\/a> you can read our article titled.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the aspect of the new system stating that \"more valuation institutions will be able to prepare citizenship reports\" should not be interpreted as the elimination of oversight.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Degerleme_Raporundan_Kim_Sorumlu\"><\/span>Who is Responsible for the Valuation Report?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the current circular, the responsibility of the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre regarding valuation reports is essentially within the framework of its own duties and examination limits.<\/p>\n<p>The valuation institution and the relevant experts who prepared the report are responsible for the accuracy of the real estate information, measurements, legal and factual status determinations, and the valuation result included in the report.<\/p>\n<p>Administrative, legal, and, where necessary, criminal liability arising from reports containing false, misleading, or incomplete information may apply to the valuation institution and the relevant personnel.<\/p>\n<p>It is also possible to report reports that are not prepared in accordance with the procedure to the relevant professional organizations and competent authorities.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vatandaslik_Icin_Tasinmaz_Satin_Almadan_Once_Neler_Incelenmeli\"><\/span>What Should Be Examined Before Purchasing Real Estate for Citizenship?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It should not be forgotten that real estate transactions for citizenship purposes do not solely consist of the sales contract.<\/p>\n<p>The title deed of the real estate, ownership history, legal status, mortgages or liens if any, project and license status, limitations regarding acquisition by foreigners, compliance with citizenship procedures, valuation system, payment documents, and the commitment to be placed on the title deed must be compatible with one another.<\/p>\n<p>For the general scope of foreigners law and citizenship procedures <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/hizmet\/yabancilar-hukuku\/\">our Foreigners Law service area<\/a> you may review.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"28_Eylul_2026_Duzenlemesi_Vatandaslik_Surecini_Kolaylastirdi_mi\"><\/span>Did the Regulation Dated September 28, 2026 Facilitate the Citizenship Process?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It can be said that it introduces significant convenience in terms of the transaction mechanism; however, the conditions for citizenship itself have not been relaxed.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that the valuation institution is not limited to a single institution can expand the transaction capacity in practice. The acceptance of the 12-month period regarding TTB may also provide applicants with a broader processing timeframe.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, the fundamental conditions remain in effect, such as the real estate meeting the USD 400,000 investment threshold, the presence of necessary payment records, its qualification to be acceptable for citizenship purposes, and the annotation of the three-year disposition restriction on the title deed.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, fulfilling the investment requirement does not mean that the foreigner automatically becomes a Turkish citizen. Once the investment requirement is met, the other administrative stages of the exceptional citizenship application are also carried out.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sikca_Sorulan_Sorular\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"28_Eylul_2026_itibariyla_vatandaslik_icin_GEDAS_raporu_almak_zorunlu_mu\"><\/span>Is it mandatory to obtain a GEDA\u015e report for citizenship as of September 28, 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. With the new regulation, the mandatory structure requiring the real estate valuation report forming the basis of the citizenship procedure to be prepared exclusively by GEDA\u015e has been removed. It is possible to have the report issued through valuation institutions authorized by the CMB (SPK) that meet the necessary conditions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GEDAS_zorunlulugu_kalkinca_ekspertiz_raporu_da_kalkti_mi\"><\/span>Has the expert report also been eliminated with the removal of the GEDA\u015e requirement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. The amendment does not eliminate the valuation report, but rather expands the scope of institutions authorized to issue such reports. Valuation and the TTB system remain significant in determining the citizenship investment amount.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vatandaslik_icin_alinan_TTB_kac_ay_gecerli\"><\/span>How many months is the TTB valid for citizenship purposes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In current practice, the period between the TTB and the application for the title deed transaction involving the acquisition of citizenship must not exceed 12 months. For TTB documents exceeding twelve months, the valuation report underlying the document must be renewed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_ay_dolmadan_tekrar_degerleme_raporu_istenebilir_mi\"><\/span>Can a new valuation report be requested before the 12-month period expires?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. If a change occurs in the legal or actual status of the real estate that may affect its value and this change is reflected in the land registry, a new report may be required even if the 12-month period has not yet expired.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Her_SPK_lisansli_degerleme_uzmani_tek_basina_vatandaslik_raporu_hazirlayabilir_mi\"><\/span>Can any SPK-licensed valuation expert independently prepare a citizenship report?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Having an individual license alone is not sufficient for citizenship transactions. The report must be generated by an authorized valuation institution in accordance with the legislation via the relevant electronic system.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"400000_dolar_vatandaslik_sarti_kaldirildi_mi\"><\/span>Has the $400,000 citizenship requirement been abolished?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. The abolition of the GEDA\u015e requirement has not altered the USD 400,000 investment requirement. Current investment conditions for acquiring citizenship through real estate continue to apply.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TTBde_tasinmaz_400000_dolar_gorunuyorsa_vatandaslik_kesin_midir\"><\/span>If the real estate appears as $400,000 on the TTB, is citizenship guaranteed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. The TTB is one of the primary documents in determining the investment amount; however, the sales price, payment records, title deed transaction, legal compliance of the real estate for citizenship purposes, the three-year commitment, and other requirements of the citizenship application are evaluated separately.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Degerleme_sirketini_yatirimci_secebilir_mi\"><\/span>Can the investor choose the valuation company?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current system allows the authorized valuation institution to be selected in accordance with the nature of the request or to be determined by the system. However, the transaction must be carried out in compliance with the official procedure within the Web Tapu and TADEB\u0130S infrastructure.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insaat_halindeki_projeden_vatandaslik_icin_tasinmaz_alinabilir_mi\"><\/span>Can real estate be purchased for citizenship from a project under construction?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not every property under construction is eligible for citizenship investment. The date of the construction permit, whether construction has actually commenced, the current construction progress, the validity of the permit, and the completion status of the project are of importance for valuation purposes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GEDAStan_daha_once_alinmis_raporlar_gecersiz_mi_oldu\"><\/span>Have reports previously obtained from GEDA\u015e become invalid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The new regulation does not mean that all previous reports are invalid on their own. The usability of the old report or TTB must be evaluated separately based on the issuance date, the 12-month period, the stage of the transaction, and the current records of the real estate.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sonuc_GEDAS_Zorunlulugu_Kalkti_Fakat_Vatandaslik_Denetimi_Devam_Ediyor\"><\/span>Conclusion: The GEDA\u015e Requirement Has Been Abolished, But Citizenship Audits Continue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The regulation dated September 28, 2026, is one of the significant procedural changes in the Turkish citizenship by real estate acquisition system.<\/p>\n<p>In the new period, the obligation to have the real estate valuation report forming the basis of the citizenship investment prepared exclusively through GEDA\u015e has ended, paving the way for valuation institutions authorized by the CMB and meeting the relevant system requirements to also be included in the process.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the maximum period between the TTB and the citizenship application <strong>12 months<\/strong> has begun to be applied as.<\/p>\n<p>However, none of these changes eliminate the USD 400,000 investment requirement, the necessity for the real estate to be eligible for citizenship, the importance of payment and bank documents, or the three-year non-sale commitment.<\/p>\n<p>On the contrary, for the citizenship transaction to be structured correctly under the new system in 2026, the real estate must be examined comprehensively not only regarding its market price, but also its title deed history, permit, actual status, valuation report, TTB, sales price, payment records, and other citizenship requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Particularly with respect to uncompleted projects, properties with discrepancies between the title deed and project status, files containing outdated TTBs, or citizenship proceedings initiated before September 28, 2026, but not yet finalized, it is crucial that the file is re-examined based on the current regulations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This article has been prepared for general legal information purposes based on the regulations in force as of October 1, 2026. The outcome of a specific real estate or citizenship file may vary depending on the transaction date, title deed records, payment documents, and the applicant's personal legal status.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Atty. Bat\u0131n YILMAZ \u2013 Istanbul Bar Association Registration No: 77008<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>T\u00fcrkiye\u2019de ta\u015f\u0131nmaz sat\u0131n alarak T\u00fcrk vatanda\u015fl\u0131\u011f\u0131 kazanmak isteyen yabanc\u0131lar\u0131 do\u011frudan ilgilendiren \u00f6nemli bir uygulama de\u011fi\u015fikli\u011fi 28 Eyl\u00fcl 2026 tarihinde y\u00fcr\u00fcrl\u00fc\u011fe girdi. Tapu ve Kadastro Genel M\u00fcd\u00fcrl\u00fc\u011f\u00fcn\u00fcn de\u011ferleme ve vatanda\u015fl\u0131k i\u015flemlerine ili\u015fkin d\u00fczenlemelerinde yap\u0131lan de\u011fi\u015fiklikle, vatanda\u015fl\u0131k amac\u0131yla ger\u00e7ekle\u015ftirilen ta\u015f\u0131nmaz yat\u0131r\u0131mlar\u0131nda GEDA\u015e \u00fczerinden de\u011ferleme raporu al\u0131nmas\u0131 y\u00f6n\u00fcndeki m\u00fcnhas\u0131r uygulama sona erdi. Yeni d\u00f6nemde vatanda\u015fl\u0131k i\u015flemine esas al\u0131nacak [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3715,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[121],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3695","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-yabancilar-hukuku"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3695","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3695"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3695\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3696,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3695\/revisions\/3696"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3715"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3695"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3695"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3695"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}