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Citizenship & residence
Turkish Residence Permit 2026: by Property and Other Types
Guide to Turkish residence permits: residence by buying property worth $200,000, permit types, documents and steps.
- $200KMinimum property value in every province
- 2023In force since 16 October
- 1–2years, renewed while you own it
Permit types
Types of residence permit in Türkiye and who they suit
Residence by property
For owners of a residential property of the required value, with their family.
Tourist residence
For living in Türkiye without work or study, with proof of income, housing and health insurance.
Family residence
For the spouse and minor children of a Turkish citizen or of a foreigner with a valid permit.
Student residence
For students enrolled at a university or school in Türkiye, for the length of studies.
Work permit
For those with a contract with a Turkish employer; it also serves as residence.
Long-term residence
Indefinite residence after 8 years of continuous legal residence.
Residence by property
Conditions for residence by buying property
- A property worth at least $200,000 (or its lira equivalent at purchase) in every province, by an official valuation report. Property bought before 16 October 2023 keeps the old limits ($75,000 in metropolitan cities, $50,000 elsewhere).
- The property must be residential and registered in your name; shops and land do not qualify.
- The property must be outside neighbourhoods closed to new foreign residence.
- Your address registered at the property, and valid health insurance.
- Your spouse and children under 18 can get residence based on the same property.
Step by step
Steps to residence by property
- 1
Choosing the property
We suggest properties that meet the value in neighbourhoods open to residence.
- 2
Title deed and valuation
Completing the transfer at the Land Registry with an official valuation from a licensed company.
- 3
Address and insurance
Registering your address at the property and getting health insurance for the permit period.
- 4
Online application
Applying on e-ikamet, paying the permit and card fees, and booking an appointment.
- 5
Migration office appointment
Handing in the documents and giving fingerprints.
- 6
Receiving the card
After approval the residence card arrives by post at your address.
Conditions and fees change from time to time; we confirm the current requirements with the migration office before you buy.
Preparing the file
Documents for residence by property
- Valid passport with a translated copy
- 4 recent biometric photos
- Title deed in your name
- Official property valuation report
- Health insurance valid for the requested period
- Address registration document
- The e-ikamet application form and fee receipts
- For family members: marriage and birth certificates, certified and translated
Important note for Syrian nationals
In most cases a Syrian national cannot register property in Türkiye directly in their own name, and holders of temporary protection (kimlik) are under a different status from residence. Contact us before any step so we can explain the options in your case.
Looking for citizenship instead?
Turkish citizenship guideTurkish citizenship by property requires a $400,000 property with a 3-year no-sale undertaking.
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FAQ
Questions about residence in Türkiye
Does residence by property lead to citizenship?
No. Residence by property lets you live in Türkiye and renew your permit while you own the property. Citizenship by property has a different condition: a $400,000 property with a 3-year no-sale undertaking.
Is my family included?
Yes, your spouse and children under 18 can get residence based on the same property; each receives their own card.
How long is the property residence permit?
It is usually granted for 1 or 2 years and renewed while the property stays in your name and you apply on time.
Can I work with a property residence permit?
No, it does not give the right to work on its own; work requires a separate work permit from the Ministry of Labour.
What are closed neighbourhoods?
Neighbourhoods where the migration office no longer grants new residence permits to foreigners. A property there cannot be used for residence, so we check the neighbourhood before you buy.
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