Turkey and the new amendment of the terms of acquiring CBI
Türkiye: The new amendment of the terms of getting citizenship by purchasing real estate in uncompleted projects.

The official Anadolu Agency – published a new amendment for the terms of Turkish law to grant citizenship by purchasing real estate at uncompleted projects after it was limited to the completed projects only, and that happens through registering the sale contract at the notary.

According to the new law, Turkish citizenship is now possible according to the terms of buying real estate in the range of uncompleted projects worth not less than 250.000 USD in cash, or the equivalent of either Turkish Lira or hard currency.

In addition, the foreigner is required not to sell the real estate within three years, also by providing a pledge to the real estate records by not transferring the property of the real estate to other persons during the mentioned period.

Portugal Citizenship & Nationality Law 2026

Portugal Citizenship & Nationality Law 2026

Portugal has moved to tighten its nationality framework after the President promulgated the 2026 amendment to the Nationality Law on 3 May 2026. The new framework points to a longer citizenship timeline of 7 years for EU and CPLP nationals and 10 years for most other foreign residents, while entry into force still depends on publication in the Diário da República. This article explains the legal position, pending application concerns, and the likely impact on current residents and Golden Visa investors.