Turkey property-based residence permit

Key requirements

We treat this as a capital-led route. Savings shown here stand in for purchase price, fees, and a buffer, not one fixed legal minimum nationwide.

• Income we use for estimatesNot set in data
• SavingsOften ~$200,000+
• Accepted income typesSavings only, Passive income, Pension, Remote salary, Freelance income
• Remote work allowedYes
• Local employment allowedNo
• Health insuranceUsually required
• Criminal record checkUsually required
• Accommodation proofUsually required
• Bank accountUsually required
• Processing (rough)A few weeks to a few months

Some provinces want bank receipts, notarised undertakings, or extra photos. Download the checklist generated for your specific application number.

1. 1

   Check migration and title before buying

   Confirm the municipality allows foreign-address registration you need, review TAPU history and notes, and budget valuation, tax, and agency costs.

2. 2

   Complete purchase and register TAPU

   Sign at the land registry, pay title fees and earthquake insurance (DASK) where required, and register the property in your name.

3. 3

   Get valuation and translations

   If your province requires a licensed valuation report for immigration, order it early. Translate passport, TAPU, and civil papers to Turkish where offices require it.

4. 4

   Buy health insurance

   Private policies must meet migration-office minimum cover and duration for the permit length you request.

5. 5

   Get tax ID and banking in order

   Obtain a Turkish tax number where needed for utilities and fees. Use accounts that match how you will pay state charges.

6. 6

   Apply through e-İkamet

   Create the application, upload deed, passport, insurance, biometric photos, and address details. Pay card fees online and print receipts.

7. 7

   Attend your migration appointment

   Bring originals, receipts, and translations to the provincial migration office. Officers may ask short questions or request corrections.

8. 8

   Give fingerprints and pay card fees

   Fingerprint capture and card production fees follow local workflow. Keep every stamped slip for pickup.

9. 9

   Collect your residence card

   Pick up your İkamet card or follow courier instructions. Check spelling, dates, and property notes on the card.

10. 10

    Plan renewals before expiry

    Before expiry, refresh insurance, confirm you still own the property, and refile. Document lists can change between years.

This is general information, not legal advice. Turkish migration and property rules change often. Confirm requirements with the provincial migration office and a Turkish lawyer before you buy or transfer funds.

Pathway last reviewed: 2026-05-15

Citizenship & nationality

Property-based residence is open to many nationalities in 2026. Approval depends on extra checks for some passports and whether your property sits in a district that still accepts new foreign address registrations.

• •Core steps include title deed (TAPU), a valuation report, and address registration. If the price you paid does not match the official valuation, your file may stall.
• •Some busy districts may stop new foreign address registrations even if foreigners can still buy property there.
• •Applicants from sanctioned or high-risk countries may face stricter bank checks and slower processing.
• •Owning property for residence and citizenship-by-investment are separate paths with different amounts and timelines.

Before you buy, confirm district quotas and current migration office rules with a licensed Turkish immigration lawyer or your local migration office.

Best for

• •People planning to stay several years with a clear residence record
• •Anyone weighing tax context alongside lifestyle and logistics

Long-term path

• Permanent residence: Yes
• Citizenship: Possible, but depends on your case

Renewals usually require you to keep owning the property and meeting stay rules. Long-term residence and citizenship need separate tests and timelines.

Practical difficulty

medium

Rough guide only. Your case depends on papers, timing, and rule changes.

Rated medium because of real estate and office bureaucracy, not because of complex income paperwork.