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.
Statutory Criteria Under Law No. 6735
Regulated by the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK), the Central Bank of Turkey, and Law No. 6735, liquid capital allocation grants direct statutory residency.
π Statutory Incentives & Corporate Tax Exemptions
Attractive yields on foreign currency accounts and central bank YUVAM deposit structures
Zero corporate overhead, zero hiring requirements, zero commercial liability
Unrestricted repatriation of principal and accrued yields following the 3-year term
Immediate permanent residency rights extended to spouse and minor children
Dedicated VIP private wealth banking services across tier-1 Turkish financial institutions
π Scoring Matrix & Multiplier Breakdown
| Evaluation Dimension | Awarded Points | Threshold / Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Sovereign Bank Deposit ($500k - $1M) | 40 Points | BDDK certified 3-year holding block certificate |
| High-Net-Worth Portfolio ($1M+) | 50 Points | Multi-asset allocation across sovereign bonds and deposit tiers |
| Turkish Eurobond Securities | 20 Points | Republic of TΓΌrkiye Treasury sovereign dollar-denominated Eurobonds |
Required Evidence & Dossier Checklist
- β Banking Regulation & Supervision Agency (BDDK) Certificate of Conformity
- β Central Bank Foreign Exchange Purchase Certificate (DAB)
- β Official 3-year bank blocking agreement and account custodial statements
- β Certified passport copies with apostille and sworn Turkish translation
β Frequently Asked Questions
Can the earned interest or coupon yields be withdrawn during the 3-year term?
Yes. Only the $500,000 USD principal is subject to the statutory holding covenant; all accumulated interest and dividends may be withdrawn or remitted overseas at will.
Are other global reserve currencies accepted?
Yes. Equivalent values in EUR, GBP, or other convertible currencies evaluated at the Central Bank fixing rate are fully accepted.