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Can citizens of all countries own a property in Türkiye?

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Can citizens of all countries own a property in Türkiye?
Yes, citizens of all countries are allowed to own real estate in Turkey, but there are some laws and conditions that must be followed, and these conditions may differ between citizens and foreigners. For example, there are some restrictions on purchasing real estate in certain areas or for agricultural real estate. Therefore, it is always best to check the current laws and regulations before purchasing a property in Turkey.
What nationalities are prohibited from owning property in Türkiye?
Yes, citizens of most countries are allowed to own a property in Türkiye. But there are some laws and conditions that may differ depending on nationality.
1. Syria prohibits Turkish laws and legislation from owning Syrian citizens in the country, based on the principle of reciprocity, as this decision dates back to the referendum in 1939 AD during the French occupation of Syrian lands, when a popular referendum was held in the state of Hatay, which approved its annexation to Turkey, which This led to the French authorities in Syria taking the decision to expel Turkish citizens, confiscate their property, and attack their real estate. Consequently, the Turkish authorities at the time issued similar laws.
2. North Korea North Korea is one of the countries isolated globally, and the international system imposes various international sanctions on it, and therefore the Turkish authorities do not allow North Korean citizens to own real estate on its territory in line with international resolutions.

3. Cuba is one of the countries of the Caribbean region in Central America, and it is considered one of the countries that is subject to various international sanctions. Therefore, Turkey is committed to international laws and the implementation of those sanctions, as citizens of the State of Cuba do not own property in Turkey.

4. Armenia Turkey is linked to the country of Armenia, which neighbors its territory, with bad historical political relations and crises, and accusations exchanged by both parties on the international and international scene, and the development of these accusations led to Turkish laws preventing citizens of the state of Armenia from owning real estate in Turkey.

5. Cypriot citizenship The decision to prevent Cypriot citizens from owning property in Turkey is based on the crisis occurring on the island between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, which in turn led to fighting between the two sides that ended with Turkish military intervention on the island to protect the interests of Turkish Cypriots and the division of Cyprus into two separate administrations, one northern. And another southern one.
Are there specific ways to own property in Türkiye for banned nationalities?
Yes, indeed, there are certain methods that nationalities that may face ownership restrictions in Turkey can use to own real estate. For example:

1. Partnership: Individuals of prohibited nationalities can cooperate with Turkish partners to purchase real estate.

2. Company incorporation: Individuals of prohibited nationalities can establish a company in Turkey and then use this company to buy real estate.

3. Investment: Individuals of prohibited nationalities can obtain a permit to invest in real estate in Turkey, which may allow them to own real estate based on investment laws.

It should be noted that these options differ in laws and regulations and may change over time.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_ownership_in_Turkey

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkez_T%C3%BCrkiye

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