Currently, the cadastral value of real estate is significantly lower than the market value. From 2023, a revaluation is to be carried out in which the cadastral value corresponds to the actual value.
One of the reasons why foreigners buy real estate in Turkey nowadays is to acquire citizenship.
Citizenship is granted to the investor upon the purchase of a residential property valued at $400,000 or more. The passport program takes into account the cadastral value.
Due to the undervalued cadastral value, the choice of buyers is limited to new buildings in Istanbul and Antalya, as these exceed the threshold for citizenship.
The new law will significantly increase the number of properties that can be acquired for citizenship. Accordingly, obtaining a passport for investment will become easier.
For Turkish property owners, the new rules mean an increase in taxes on any sale or purchase transaction.
New Zealand has announced a significant update to its business immigration strategy, launching the new Business Investor Visa (BIV) in November 2025. This program replaces the previous Entrepreneur Work Visa and is designed to attract experienced investors to inject capital into established New Zealand businesses.
Effective August 1st, the program offers second citizenship in 6 weeks via Dubai-based PPP. From $90k donation + $5k fee (single applicant).
Starting August 20, certain visa applicants must post bonds up to $15,000. The program explicitly targets Citizenship-by-Investment holders over vetting concerns. Initially affects Malawi/Zambia nationals, but CBI countries face potential inclusion with 15 days' notice. 30-day stay limit applies.
