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Turkey Citizenship vs Greece Golden Visa
Compare Turkey Citizenship and Greece Golden Visa: investment, processing time, visa-free access and family rules side by side.
Quick verdict
Turkey has the lower minimum investment ($400,000 against €400,000+ for Greece). Processing takes a similar time: 3–6 months for Turkey and 3–6 months for Greece. Greece reaches more visa-free destinations (186 against 111), and both include a spouse and dependent children.
Turkey Citizenship by Investment vs Greece Golden Visa
Turkey
Min. Investment
$400,000
Processing
3–6 months
Visa-Free
111 countries
Family
Included
Greece
Min. Investment
€400,000+
Processing
3–6 months
Visa-Free
186 countries
Family
Included
| Dimension | Turkey | Greece |
|---|---|---|
| Min. investment | $400,000 | €400,000+ |
| Processing time | 3–6 months | 3–6 months |
| Visa-free countries | 111 | 186 |
| Family included | Yes | Yes |
| Tax benefit | Partial | Partial |
| Citizenship pathway | Direct | After residency |
Citizen Sure verdict
Turkey Citizenship by Investment has the lower entry point ($400,000 versus €400,000+). Greece Golden Visa offers wider visa-free access (186 versus 111 destinations). Turkey Citizenship by Investment leads directly to citizenship, while Greece Golden Visa grants residence rights, so the two solve different problems. The right choice depends on your family, travel and tax position — speak to an adviser before deciding.
Pick Turkey when…
- Lower minimum investment ($400,000)
- Direct route to a second citizenship
- Stay requirement: no minimum stay
Pick Greece when…
- Visa-free access to 186 destinations
- Residence rights while keeping your nationality
- Stay requirement: no minimum stay
Trade-offs to know
- Entry cost: Turkey Citizenship by Investment from $400,000; Greece Golden Visa from €400,000+.
- Processing: Turkey Citizenship by Investment 3–6 months; Greece Golden Visa 3–6 months.
- Visa-free access: Turkey Citizenship by Investment 111; Greece Golden Visa 186 destinations.
- Programme terms change — confirm current requirements for both routes with an adviser.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Turkey or Greece?
It depends on what matters most to you. Turkey has the lower minimum investment ($400,000 against €400,000+ for Greece). Processing takes a similar time: 3–6 months for Turkey and 3–6 months for Greece. Greece reaches more visa-free destinations (186 against 111), and both include a spouse and dependent children. Turkey Citizenship by Investment has the lower entry point ($400,000 versus €400,000+). Greece Golden Visa offers wider visa-free access (186 versus 111 destinations). Turkey Citizenship by Investment leads directly to citizenship, while Greece Golden Visa grants residence rights, so the two solve different problems. The right choice depends on your family, travel and tax position — speak to an adviser before deciding.
Turkey vs Greece: what is the cost difference?
Turkey starts at $400,000; Greece starts at €400,000+. The cheaper headline doesn't always reflect total cost, recoverable investments (Turkey, some real-estate routes) net out differently from non-recoverable donations.
Turkey vs Greece: which has the shorter processing time?
Turkey processes in 3–6 months; Greece processes in 3–6 months. Verify current timing with a senior advisor, published windows assume clean diligence files.
Can family members be included?
Turkey includes spouse and dependent children. Greece includes spouse and dependent children. Inclusion of parents and siblings varies, see each programme's detail page.
{{a}} vs {{b}} passport strength: which has more visa-free access?
Turkey grants visa-free access to 111 countries; Greece grants visa-free access to 186. Reach is a moving target, check current bilateral status before relying on it for travel planning.
Do these programmes lead to citizenship?
Citizenship is direct citizenship. Golden Visa is residency, the citizenship pathway depends on naturalisation rules.
Can I compare other programmes as well?
Yes. Open the compare tool to add up to five programmes side by side, or browse the other pair pages linked below.
Are the figures on this page up to date?
Each row is drawn from our programme records, which are reviewed when governments publish changes. Check the programme page and the changes log for the latest updates before you decide.
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