Turkish Citizenship by Bank Deposit: Real Case Study After 3 Years (500,000 USD → 600,000 USD)

Turkish Citizenship by Bank Deposit: A Real 3 Year Outcome

One of the most frequently asked questions by foreign investors considering Turkish citizenship by bank deposit is simple:

“What happens to my money after 3 years?”

In this article, we share a real client case involving a Taiwanese national who invested 500,000 USD through a Turkish bank deposit under the citizenship by investment program and the actual financial result after the mandatory 3 year holding period.

Initial Investment Details:

• Investment amount: 500,000 USD

• Investment route: Bank deposit

• Purpose: Turkish citizenship by investment

• Holding period: 3 years

• Investor nationality: Taiwan

  
  

The investment was structured in full compliance with Turkish banking and citizenship regulations, with a strong focus on capital preservation and currency optimization.

The 3 Year Holding Period

Throughout the 3 year period:

• The principal amount remained legally blocked as required

• Funds were held in regulated Turkish banks

• The citizenship process was completed smoothly

• No business activity in Turkey was required

  
  

The process was managed end to end under professional legal supervision.

Final Result After 3 Years

At the end of the 3 year period:

• Initial investment: 500,000 USD

• Final account balance: approximately 600,000 USD

• Net increase: +100,000 USD

• Approximate USD based return: 20%

  
  

This outcome clearly demonstrates that Turkish citizenship by bank deposit can offer not only citizenship eligibility, but also capital preservation with a reasonable foreign currency return, when properly structured.

Supporting Evidence (Redacted)

A redacted screenshot of the client’s bank account balance 

Who Is Bank Deposit Citizenship Suitable For?

This route is particularly suitable for investors who:

• Prefer not to invest in real estate

• Seek lower operational and market risk

• Value liquidity and regulatory transparency

• Want a straightforward path to Turkish citizenship

  
  

Legal Perspective: Why Proper Structuring Matters

Incorrect bank selection, currency handling, or documentation can jeopardize both citizenship eligibility and financial outcomes. For this reason, Turkish citizenship by bank deposit should always be managed as a legal and financial project, not merely a transactional process.

IGA Law Firm Approach

At IGA Law Firm, we provide:

• Fully compliant bank deposit citizenship structuring

• End to end legal management of the application process

• Strategic focus on USD value preservation

• Tailored solutions based on investor profile

  
  

This case illustrates how the right strategy leads to both citizenship approval and protected capital.

Disclaimer

This content is based on a real past client case. Results depend on market conditions and individual circumstances and do not constitute a guarantee for future investments.