Turkey — Property-Based Residence Permit

Key requirements

This model treats property-backed residence as a capital-led pathway. Savings shown here is a planning proxy for purchase, fees, and buffer rather than a fixed nationwide legal minimum.

• Minimum income (model)Not 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)Weeks to a few months

Citizenship & nationality

Turkey property-based residence is broadly nationality-open in 2026, but approval depends on whether your passport is subject to additional screening and whether the specific property is in a district currently open to foreign residence registrations.

• •Title deed registration (TAPU), valuation report, and address registration are core steps; mismatch between declared value and official valuation can block progress.
• •Some high-density districts may be closed to new foreign-address registrations, even if you can still purchase property there.
• •Applicants from sanctioned or high-risk jurisdictions may face enhanced bank compliance checks and slower file movement.
• •Property ownership residence and citizenship-by-investment are separate legal tracks with different thresholds and timelines.

Before purchase, confirm district quota status and current migration-office requirements with a licensed Turkish immigration lawyer or local migration directorate.

Best for

• •People planning longer stays and clearer residency footprints
• •Anyone weighing tax context alongside lifestyle and logistics

Long-term path

• Permanent residence: Yes
• Citizenship: Limited / case-by-case

Renewals typically depend on maintaining ownership and legal stay conditions; long-term residence and citizenship pathways require separate tests and timelines.

Practical difficulty

medium

Indicative only — depends on documents, timing, and policy updates.

Medium reflects practical real-estate and bureaucracy friction more than income documentation complexity.