With many South Africans opting out of their country of birth and reviewing their options, this popular tourist attraction may be exactly what they’re searching for.
Apart from being a frequent tourist destination, the European country, surrounded by three oceans, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and historical locations.
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Safety risks, rising unemployment rates, limited job opportunities and fear of the NHI and its possible introduction into law have led to many South Africans choosing to immigrate.
Several countries across the world offer an ‘Citizenship by Investment’ initiative, which serves as a method through which affluent families may acquire citizenship in various countries.
The initiative gives participants the right to acquire alternative citizenship and, as such, travel as they please and eventually settle into listed destinations.
Participants essentially receive status nearly identical to those naturally-born in the country.
One such country is Turkey, officially known as the Republic of Türkiye.
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Potential investors have the freedom to choose from a range of economic contributions on the set list of investment criteria and the primary applicant has to fulfil at least one of the requirements to be eligible for citizenship.
Business Tech listed a few examples of the requirements, which include purchasing real estate to the value of R7 million, depositing a minimum of R8 million into a Turkish bank account and creating employment opportunities for at least 50 individuals.
Applications may consist of a primary applicant, their spouse, dependent children under 18 years of age and dependent children who have a disability.
The country is purportedly filled with diverse cultures, beliefs, ideas, nature and history.
Istanbul, Ankara and İzmir are the three biggest cities in the country, but the list of tourist hotspots, cities worth exploring and travel destinations within the country is practically endless.
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Taşyaran Valley in Uşak is one of Turkey’s scenic natural wonders, famous for its rock formations, which have been sculpted by the movement of the earth’s tectonic plates. Visits here have been described as ‘a truly unforgettable experience.’
For true nature lovers, Şahinkaya in Trabzon is filled with rolling hills and luscious greenery.
Time and time again, Turkey has proved versatile enough for many to make it home and they’re inviting South Africans to share in all the country has to offer.
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