Residence permit in Türkiye
A residence permit in Türkiye (ikamet) allows foreigners to stay in the country beyond the duration permitted by a tourist visa or visa-free regime.
Türkiye attracts foreign citizens with new business opportunities and comfortable living conditions, including a favorable climate, modern healthcare, and affordable education.
What does a Turkish residence permit give?
- Comfortable life in a safe country.
- Access to quality, advanced medicine.
- Obtaining a driver's license and purchasing a car.
- The opportunity to quickly open your own business.
- The right to use a wide range of banking services.
- Free education for children in kindergartens and schools.
- The prospect of obtaining Turkish citizenship and other advantages.
A residence permit does not give the right to official employment in Türkiye. For this, a work visa is required, which in Türkiye is equivalent to a short-term residence permit.
Types of Residence Permits in Türkiye
The Turkish migration legislation provides for 6 types of residence permits:
- Short
- Family
- Student
- Long-term (unlimited)
- Residence permit for humanitarian reasons
- Residence permit for victims of human trafficking
Reasons for obtaining a residence permit in Türkiye
A short-term residence permit (SRP) is the most popular among foreign citizens wishing to live in Türkiye. It can be issued on the following grounds:
- Tourism. Foreign tourists who plan to stay in Turkey for more than 90 days can apply for a short-term residence permit. To apply, you will need to confirm the purpose of your stay, sufficient income, and place of residence.
- Business. Foreign investors who conduct business and invest in the Turkish economy are eligible to apply for a Turkish residence permit.
- Education. Foreign students admitted to Turkish universities, participants in student exchange programs and attendees of Turkish language courses are guaranteed a Turkish residence permit.
- Treatment. Citizens of other countries arriving in Türkiye for the purpose of receiving medical services can obtain a residence permit for the period of treatment.
- Scientific activity. Foreign specialists arriving to conduct scientific research are granted a residence permit.
- Family reunification. Spouses of Turkish citizens, as well as family members of foreigners residing in Türkiye on the basis of a residence permit, have the right to apply for a residence permit for family reunification.
- Long-term Residence in Türkiye. Foreigners who have lived in Turkey for at least 8 years without interruption on the basis of a short-term ikamet can apply for a long-term residence permit.
- Buying real estate. The simplest and most reliable way to obtain a Turkish residence permit is by purchasing property worth at least USD 200,000 A residence permit is issued on the basis of TAPU for up to 2 years with the possibility of extension. Together with the owner, the investor's spouse and children under 18 years of age receive a residence permit.
How to get a Turkish residence permit when buying real estate: 5 mandatory steps
Selecting a suitable property with the help of New Level Group specialists. According to the terms of the investment program “Residence Permit In Türkiye for Real Estate”, the cadastral value of the property must be at least USD 200,000.
Preparation of a package of documents. The documents are prepared taking into account all the requirements of the Turkish Migration Department, translated into Turkish, notarized and apostilled.
Filling out the application form for a residence permit. The application is submitted on the official website of the Migration Department through the e-ikamet system. After filling out the application form, investors choose the date of the interview.
Interview. At the appointed time, the applicant meets in person with the inspector of the Migration Service and the package of documents is handed over.
Receiving the ikamet card. The application review period is no more than 90 days. The completed residence permit card is sent to the address specified in the application form.
Documents for obtaining a residence permit in Türkiye
- Printed application for a residence permit.
- Foreign passport - original and copy.
- TAPU for real estate - original and copy.
- Medical insurance policy for the entire period of the requested residence permit.
- INN.
- Biometric photos - 4 pieces.
- Proof of financial reliability (salary certificate, bank statement).
- Receipt of payment of state duty.
- Extract of registration at the place of residence.
New Level Group provides comprehensive support to its clients at every stage of choosing and purchasing real estate, including obtaining TAPU and residence permit in Türkiye.
We will consult you on all the nuances of registration, help you correctly go through the procedure of submitting an application for a residence permit, and also prepare an up-to-date package of documents for a meeting at the Migration Service.
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