Turkey•AsiaProperty Owner Residence Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
7-14 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 2 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Short-term residence permit for foreigners who own residential property in Turkey. Valid for up to 2 years, renewable.
Special residence permit category for property owners. Minimum property value is $200,000 USD. Property must be used as personal residence.
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Requirements
Financial
Investment Required
200,000 USD
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
With sufficient validity
Property deed
Official tapu registration showing ownership
Property valuation
Evidence of minimum $200,000 USD value
Completed application
E-ikamet application form
Passport photos
4 recent photos (4x5cm)
Health insurance
Valid insurance for residence period
Criminal record certificate
From home country
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Advantages
- Owns valuable asset in Turkey
- Renewable indefinitely
- Pathway to long-term residency
- Spends permit renewal in Turkey
- Investment in real estate
Considerations
- High initial investment ($200,000+)
- Property must be maintained
- Illiquid asset
- Annual renewal required
Application Process
Purchase property
Acquire residential property in Turkey (minimum $200,000 USD value)
Complete property registration
Register property in your name at tapu office
Register online
Create account on e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr
Complete application
Fill out residence permit application online
Gather property documents
Prepare property deed and registration documents
Schedule appointment
Book appointment at provincial immigration office
Attend appointment
Submit documents and biometric data
Receive residence permit
Get residence permit ID card
Application Forms
Property Owner Residence Permit Application
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