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Residency · EurasiaTürkiye Residence Permit through Property
A renewable short-term residence permit in Türkiye for foreigners who buy residential property worth at least USD 200,000.
- Investment from
- USD 200,000
- Processing
- To confirm
- Family
- Spouse, Children
- Stay required
- To confirm
Decision summary
- What do you obtain?
- Türkiye Residence Permit through PropertyRoute to citizenshipDoes not lead to citizenship automatically;
- What does your family invest?
- Residential property worth at least USD 200,000.
- What is additional?
- Information pending verification
- How long does it take?
- Information pending verification
- Must you travel or live there?
- Information pending verification
- What is the main drawback?
- The home must be used by the applicant as a residence; it cannot be rented out or used for other income.
- Family inclusion
- Spouse, Children · conditions apply
- Program status
- Operational
Overview
Foreigners who buy residential property in Türkiye can apply for a short-term residence permit under Law No. 6458. Since October 2023 the property must be worth at least USD 200,000.
Permits are typically issued for up to two years and renewed while the property is owned. A spouse and children under 18 can be included.
This permit does not lead to citizenship automatically. Türkiye's separate citizenship by investment program requires at least USD 400,000.
Path to citizenship
Ordinary naturalisation rules only
Does not lead to citizenship automatically; see Türkiye's citizenship by investment program.
See every residency route to citizenship →Who this program may not suit
Taken from the facts recorded on this page. It may not suit you if:
- Your budget is below USD 200,000, the minimum recorded investment, before fees and costs.
- You want a second passport: this residence does not lead to citizenship by itself.
Investment pathways
- Investment pathway
- Short-term residence permit based on ownership of residential property.
- Minimum investment
- Residential property worth at least USD 200,000.
Checked against official programme sources
Family inclusion
Spouse
Named in the rule
Children
Named in the rule
Parents
Not named in the rule
Siblings
Not named in the rule
Ages, dependency and other conditions are in the rule below; confirm them for each family member.
- Eligible dependents
- Spouse and children under 18.
Checked against official programme sources
Application process
- 1Buy a residential property worth at least USD 200,000 in Turkish lira at the acquisition date, obtain the title deed and get the municipal address numbering document.
- 2Apply online through the e-ikamet system and book the free appointment at the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management.
- 3Attend in person with the form, passport copy, biometric photos, fee receipts, health insurance, proof of means and property documents; the Directorate may request more information.
- 4If approved, register your address within 20 working days; the home must be your residence and cannot be rented out or used for other income.
- 5Short-term permits are generally issued for up to two years; extend online from 60 days before expiry, never after, and post documents with a current title-deed record within five business days.
Steps and timings can change; your advisor confirms the current process before you apply.
Investment and fees
Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.
Estimate for your family
- Investment for your family
- USD 200,000
- Residential property (from)
- Known total so far
- USD 200,000
- 6 cost items not yet included
Children are counted as 10 and parents as 60 unless you enter ages in the calculator. Full breakdown and ages
Qualifying investment
- Residential property (from)
- USD 200,000
- To be confirmed
- Government fees · Due diligence fees · Estimated additional costs · Investment holding period
Checked against official programme sources
Residence requirements
- Renewal requirements
- Typically issued for up to two years and renewable while the property is owned.
- Potential route to citizenship
- Does not lead to citizenship automatically; see Türkiye's citizenship by investment program.
- To be confirmed
- Residence requirements
Checked against official programme sources
Due diligence and documentation
Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.
Considerations, limitations and risks
Important restrictions
The home must be used by the applicant as a residence; it cannot be rented out or used for other income.
- Published entry thresholds are not comprehensive costs; taxes, professional fees and dependent charges may apply.
- Immigration law, visa access and naturalisation rules can change without notice.
- Individual eligibility depends on nationality, financial background, due diligence and program-specific criteria.
Status and authority
- Operational status
- Operational
- Official government authority
- Presidency of Migration Management, Türkiye
- Legal basis
- Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection.
- To be confirmed
- Nationality restrictions
Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Can I rent out the property while holding the permit?
No. The official requirements say the home must be used as the applicant's residence and cannot be used for rent or other income.
Does buying property in Türkiye give residence?
Yes. Property worth at least USD 200,000 supports a renewable short-term residence permit. Citizenship requires a separate USD 400,000 investment.
What is the minimum investment for Türkiye Residence Permit through Property?
Residential property worth at least USD 200,000.
Can my family be included?
Spouse and children under 18.
How long does the process take?
Timeframes depend on the authority and the completeness of your application. An advisor can provide current guidance.
Does the Türkiye Residence Permit through Property lead to citizenship?
Does not lead to citizenship automatically; see Türkiye's citizenship by investment program.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Every application is decided by the government concerned after due diligence, and requirements can change.
Discuss Türkiye with an advisor.
Share your objectives in confidence. An advisor will outline the options that may be relevant to your family and circumstances.