Turkey
Asia
Key facts
- Capital
- Ankara
- Population
- 85,878,556
- 2025
- Area
- 785,350 km²
- Official language
- Turkish
- Currency
- Turkish Lira
- TRY
- GDP per capita
- US$18,599
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Turkey permits dual citizenship in both directions; Turks who acquire another nationality simply have it recorded in the civil registry.
Turkey (Asia) has data on 12/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Education Index — #40/191 (76.8/100). Lowest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #119/145 (54.3/100). The passport ranks #57/198 and reaches 108 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 57.8/100 (#100/199). On the entry side, 98/197 passports can enter Turkey without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 2 active citizenship and residence programmes in Turkey.
Scores on 12 indices
- Health & Longevity62.0
- Safety & Stability66.6
- Economy & Income60.1
- Education76.8
- Environment & Clean Water66.4
- Infrastructure90.0
- Digital Connectivity62.7
- Equality33.1
- Learning Quality73.9
- Educational Attainment87.6
- Expected Years of Schooling87.4
- Education Spending55.5
- Basic Access78.0
- Violent Crime93.4
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism33.1
- Law Enforcement & Order27.4
- Road Safety85.9
- Absence of Armed Conflict99.3
- Health Outcomes86.9
- Coverage & Access87.5
- Health Workforce & Facilities31.9
- Spending & Investment11.9
- Financial Protection76.6
- Personal Income Tax27.3
- Capital Gains & Dividends80.0
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax46.7
- Corporate & Social Security33.1
- Rule of Law & Property Rights28.2
- Political Stability33.1
- Institutions & Regulation45.5
- Financial Soundness59.2
- Monetary Stability11.6
- Freedom of Capital Movement60.0
- Education76.8
- Healthcare62.0
- Safety66.6
- Quality of Life63.9
- Cost of living56.5
- Passport46.3
- Passport46.3
- Quality of Life63.9
- Safety66.6
- Healthcare62.0
- Purchasing power & price stability55.0
- Education76.8
- Wealth Protection38.2
- Tax54.3
- Cost of living56.5
- Healthcare62.0
- Safety66.6
- Quality of Life63.9
- Tax54.3
- Wealth Protection38.2
- Affordable Prices75.8
- Price Stability11.6
- Purchasing power65.8
At a glance
Entering Turkey
- Visa-free: 95 passports
- Visa on arrival: 3 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 16 passports
- Consular visa required: 83 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Asia on 0/12 indices
- Above the regional median on 6/12 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Turquoise (Turkuaz) Card
- Turkish Citizenship by Investment (Law No. 5901)
Frequently asked questions about Turkey
What is the capital of Turkey?
The capital of Turkey is Ankara.
What is the population of Turkey?
According to the World Bank, Turkey had a population of 85,878,556 in 2025.
What is the official language of Turkey?
The official language of Turkey is Turkish.
What currency does Turkey use?
Turkey uses the Turkish Lira (TRY).
Does Turkey allow dual citizenship?
Turkey permits dual citizenship in both directions; Turks who acquire another nationality simply have it recorded in the civil registry.
How strong is the Turkey passport?
The Turkey passport ranks #57 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 108 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Turkey passport holders?
Holders of the Turkey passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 100 destinations and need an e-Visa for 39. Full list: Turkey passport page.
How many passports can enter Turkey without applying for a visa in advance?
98 of 197 passports can enter Turkey without applying for a consular visa in advance: 95 visa-free and 3 with a visa on arrival. 16 need an e-Visa and 83 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Turkey offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 2 active citizenship and residency programmes in Turkey: Turquoise (Turkuaz) Card and Turkish Citizenship by Investment (Law No. 5901). Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Turkey?
In Turkey, Turkish Citizenship by Investment (Law No. 5901) requires a minimum investment starting from US$400,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Turkey?
In Turkey, an application under Turkish Citizenship by Investment (Law No. 5901) takes about 3–6 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Turkey through these programmes?
Through Turquoise (Turkuaz) Card, citizenship of Turkey is possible after about 5 years, after a period of permanent residence; Turkish Citizenship by Investment (Law No. 5901) grants citizenship directly (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Turkey?
In Turkey, Turkish Citizenship by Investment (Law No. 5901) requires 0 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Turkey?
All 2 programmes can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is Turkey strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Turkey is strongest on the Education Index (#40 of 191) and weakest on the Tax Freedom Index (#119 of 145).
How does Turkey rank for quality of life?
Turkey scores 63.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #114 of 211.
Is Turkey expensive to live in?
Turkey scores 56.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #144 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Turkey?
Turkey scores 66.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #113 of 203.
How does Turkey rank for healthcare?
Turkey scores 62.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #74 of 192.
How does Turkey rank for education?
Turkey scores 76.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #40 of 191.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 12 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
