Turkey•AsiaVaries
964 TRY
2 years
No
Not Required
Allowed
No
Not Required
Residence permit for foreigners who own residential property in Turkey, granted for up to 2 years per term and renewable while ownership is maintained.
The Short-Term Residence Permit for property owners (Article 31/1-b, Law 6458) lets foreigners who own registered residential real estate in Turkey reside lawfully for renewable 2-year terms. No minimum property value. Separate from the USD 400K Citizenship-by-Investment route.
The binding constraint is the closed-neighbourhood (mahalle) regime: 1,169+ mahalles across Istanbul, Antalya, Bursa and Izmir are closed to new foreigner registrations. Pre-closure owners ok; later buyers cannot use this route.
This visa is ideal for foreigners who own (or are purchasing) a residence (mesken) to live in, not commercial property. Shared owners can each apply; non-owning spouses and minor children use a family residence permit. No work right.
| Initial grant | 2 years |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
TurkeyOwn immovable property (taşınmaz) in Turkey; the property must be a house and used for residential purposes (Article 31/1-b, Law No. 6458).
Original or notarised title deed (TAPU) showing registered ownership.
Valid passport with sufficient remaining validity beyond the requested permit duration.
Valid private health insurance covering the requested permit period (for applicants aged 18-65).
Sufficient and regular financial means to support the applicant (and any dependants) during the stay.
Address registration in Turkey at the owned property.
Property must not be in a neighbourhood (mahalle) closed to new foreigner residence registrations; current property owners who held the deed before the closure date are generally exempt.
No violation of public order or security; criminal record disclosure may be required.
Education
none or higher
Completed short-term residence permit application form (printed from e-İkamet)
Valid passport or travel document (original + photocopies of identity and last-entry pages)
4 biometric photographs (taken within the last 6 months, white background)
Original and photocopy of title deed (TAPU) registered in the applicant's name
Valid private health insurance policy covering the requested permit period (for applicants aged 18-65)
Proof of sufficient and regular financial means to support stay
Address registration document (Yerleşim Yeri ve Diğer Adres Belgesi) showing the owned property as residence
Residence permit fee and card fee receipts
Criminal record clearance document where requested by the administration
For each dependent family member: marriage certificate (apostilled / consular-authenticated), birth certificate(s) for children, sponsor's notarised consent where applicable
| Short-Term Residence Permit Application Form (Kısa Dönem İkamet İzni Başvuru Formu) | Fill online |
| Application Steps | Purchase qualifying residential property: Complete the sale and have the title deed (TAPU) registere… | en.goc.gov.tr |
| Application Steps | Purchase qualifying residential property: Complete the sale and have the title deed (TAPU) registere… | en.goc.gov.tr |
| Application Steps | Purchase qualifying residential property: Complete the sale and have the title deed (TAPU) registere… | en.goc.gov.tr |
| Application Steps | Purchase qualifying residential property: Complete the sale and have the title deed (TAPU) registere… | en.goc.gov.tr |
| Blockers | Property located in a neighbourhood (mahalle) closed to new foreigner residence registrations under … | goc.gov.tr |
| Blockers | Property located in a neighbourhood (mahalle) closed to new foreigner residence registrations under … | goc.gov.tr |
| Blockers | Property located in a neighbourhood (mahalle) closed to new foreigner residence registrations under … | goc.gov.tr |
| Blockers | Property located in a neighbourhood (mahalle) closed to new foreigner residence registrations under … | goc.gov.tr |
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