A residence permit in Türkiye through property ownership
A short-term residence permit (kısa dönem ikamet) for you and your family, renewable as long as you own the property and meet the requirements.
Does buying property in Türkiye give you a residence permit?
Yes. A foreign property owner can apply for a short-term residence permit (kısa dönem ikamet) for themselves and their family, renewable as long as they own the property and meet the requirements. The main requirements: the property value must reach the minimum set for the city, the property must be in a neighbourhood open to residence registration for foreigners, and you need valid health insurance and an address registered in the civil registry (nüfus) system.
The decision rests with the migration authority, and the requirements can change. That is why we check the neighbourhood and the minimum value with you before any commitment.
What does a residence permit through property require?
Property value
Not less than the minimum set for the city.
Property location
In a neighbourhood open to residence registration for foreigners, as some neighbourhoods are closed.
Health insurance
Valid health insurance for the whole period of the permit.
Address registration
Registering the address in the civil registry (nüfus) system.
The residence file
We help you prepare the documents and follow up appointments and renewals in your language. The company lawyer has reviewed these procedures and sits down with every client to discuss their situation and explain the steps.
- Passport.
- Photographs.
- The title deed (tapu).
- The valuation report.
- Health insurance.
- The online application form.
Residence or citizenship?
| Residence through property | Citizenship by investment | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Depends on the city | USD 400,000 per the valuation report |
| Sale restriction | No comparable restriction | 3-year no-sale commitment |
| Result | A renewable residence permit | A Turkish passport by official decision |
Decisions on residence applications rest with the authorities (the migration authority), and the requirements can change. The information here is guidance, not legal advice. Read the citizenship guide.
Frequently asked questions about residence through property in Türkiye
Does buying property in Türkiye give you a residence permit?
Yes. A foreign property owner can apply for a short-term residence permit for themselves and their family, renewable as long as they own the property and meet the requirements. The decision rests with the migration authority.
What are the main requirements for a residence permit through property?
Reaching the minimum value set for the city, being located in a neighbourhood open to residence registration for foreigners, valid health insurance for the whole period of the permit, and registering the address in the civil registry (nüfus) address system.
What documents are usually needed for the residence file?
Passport, photographs, the title deed (tapu), the valuation report, health insurance and the online application form.
What is the difference between residence through property and citizenship by real estate investment?
Citizenship requires one or more properties worth at least USD 400,000 per the valuation report, with a 3-year no-sale commitment, and leads to a Turkish passport by official decision. For residence through property, the minimum varies by city, and the result is a renewable residence permit.
Do you help with renewing the residence permit?
Yes. We help you prepare the documents and follow up appointments and renewals in your language.
How do I know whether a property is suitable for a residence permit?
Send us the property’s location, and we will check the neighbourhood and the minimum value with you before any commitment.
Is the property you have in mind suitable for a residence permit?
Send us its location, and we will check the neighbourhood and the minimum value with you before any commitment.