Turkey Residence Permit

LIVE IN TURKEY WITH TURKISH RESIDENCE PERMIT

Turkey Residence Agency offers advisory service of residence permit application for our clients.

SHORT-TERM RESIDENCE PERMITS

Touristic residence permit

Turkey offers short-term touristic resident permit for foreigners:

• Residence permit validity is up to 2 years.
• Property ownership documents or rental contract in Turkey must be presented to officials.
• Application documents must be in Turkish and ratified by Turkish Notary services.

In Istanbul in 2026, applications for a touristic short-term residence permit are open and anyone can apply. The Provincial Directorate of Migration Management decides each application, and the decision can be positive or negative.

Business residence permit

Turkey offers short-term business resident permit for foreigners:

• Residence permit validity is up to 2 years.
• Evidence of financial independence and the ability to support dependent family members is required.
• This type of residence permit allows the applicant to explore business ventures, visit suppliers/buyers, conduct market research, trade shows and conferences, and incorporate a business in Turkey.

Residence permit for property owners

Owning a residential property in Turkey can support a short-term residence permit. A minimum property value applies (higher in metropolitan municipalities), so we check the current threshold for your city before you buy.

• The title deed must be in your name.
• Citizenship by investment is a separate route with its own conditions (from a $400,000 property purchase held for three years): see our Turkish citizenship service.

LONG-TERM RESIDENCE PERMITS

Long-Term Residence

If you who have lived in Turkey, you can apply for long-term residence:

• Resided in Turkey for a minimum of eight (8) years consecutively and consistently.
• Financially self-sufficient and has not received any financial support from the Turkish Government.
• No criminal record.

Student Residence Permit

Turkish Student Residence Permit is granted for tertiary studies for the duration of the course taught at an approved Turkish educational institute:

• Letter of acceptance from Turkish educational institute.
• Evidence of Turkish private health insurance.
• A financial self-sufficiency declaration.

Family Residence Permit

The family residence permit is for the foreign spouse, minor children and dependent adult children of a Turkish citizen, or of a foreigner who holds a residence permit or certain other statuses in Turkey:

• Residence permit validity of up to three (3) years at a time.

Humanitarian Residence Permit

A humanitarian residence permit can be granted by the governorship, with the approval of the Presidency of Migration Management, in situations defined by law, for example where the best interests of a child require it or where a foreigner cannot leave Turkey for reasons beyond their control.

• Residence permit validity of up to one (1) year at a time.
• This permit is not a pathway to resettlement in a third country via Turkey.

Resident Permit for the Victims of Human Trafficking

This residence permit is issued to foreigners who are victims of human trafficking.

• Residence permit validity for thirty (30) days.
• It can be extended by up to six (6) months at a time, for a total of no more than three (3) years.

RECEIVE ADVISORY SERVICE FOR YOUR RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATION

Turkey has ongoing negotiations to join the European Union and it is a member of Customs Union with the EU. Turkish Law System is very similar to Continental European laws. Turkey Residence Agency advises on all important aspects of residence procedures in Turkey.

Turkey Residence Agency has extensive knowledge in Turkish regulations and documentation. Through our professional advisors, we give our clients thorough guidance on residence matters. We advise on residence permit, citizenship, investment, buying property and visa procedures.