Residence in Türkiye

Find the Residence Route That Fits Your Plans

Whether you are looking for a home in Türkiye or considering a qualifying investment, understanding the available residence routes is an important first step.

Property ownership and qualifying investment provide different grounds for a residence application. The appropriate route depends on your intended use of the property, personal circumstances and long-term plans.

Trem Global helps you compare these options, evaluate properties and understand the steps involved before making a purchase.

This page focuses on home-owner and investor residence options. Other residence categories may apply depending on your circumstances.

Discuss Your Residence Options

Two Property-Based Residence Options

Both options are subject to additional requirements and official approval. Meeting the property value threshold alone does not guarantee a residence permit.

Residence Through Home Ownership

If your goal is to live in your own home in Türkiye, the home-owner residence route may be relevant to your plans.

Before purchasing, check the property’s residential status, ownership details, location and suitability for your intended use. The advertised price alone is not proof that the residence requirements are satisfied.

Your property search should also consider everyday needs, such as transport, access to services and the surrounding neighbourhood.

Trem Global can help you shortlist homes and coordinate the relevant checks before you commit to a purchase.

Discuss Your Home Search

Residence Through Qualifying Investment

The investor residence route has its own investment, documentation and application requirements.

For real estate, the property and transaction must qualify for the selected route. Residential or commercial properties may be considered, subject to the applicable conditions.

Other qualifying investment categories are also available. The appropriate option should be assessed against your objectives and circumstances.

Before proceeding, review the transaction structure, payment documentation, registration requirements and ongoing obligations with the relevant professionals.

Discuss Your Investment Plans

What Should You Check Before Applying?

Start by identifying the residence category that matches your plans.

Before choosing a property or preparing an application, review:

• Your intended use of the property.
• Your eligibility to acquire the selected property.
• The property’s legal status and ownership records.
• Any location or registration restrictions relevant to your application.
• The requirements of the selected residence route.
• Your family’s circumstances and documentation needs.
• Purchase expenses and ongoing ownership costs.

A property purchase and a residence application are separate processes. Both should be planned together before you proceed.

Permit Duration and Renewal

Both routes discussed here fall within the short-term residence permit framework.

Short-term permits are generally issued for up to two years, while qualifying investor permits may be issued for up to five years. The actual period granted depends on the applicable category and official assessment.

Renewal requires a separate application and continued compliance with the relevant conditions. Neither route provides automatic permanent residence.

Planning Residence for Your Family

If you plan to move with your family, review the residence options for each person from the beginning.

The appropriate application basis can differ according to the selected route, ownership arrangements, family relationships and dependency circumstances.

Our team can help coordinate a family document checklist and identify which questions need to be addressed before you proceed.

Your Residence Planning Process

1. Define Your PlansTell us whether you are looking for a home, exploring an investment or planning a move with your family.
2. Identify the Appropriate RouteCompare the available options and clarify the conditions relevant to your circumstances.
3. Review the PropertyCheck the property’s legal status, location, ownership details and suitability before making a commitment.
4. Complete the Relevant Transaction StepsComplete the purchase and registration requirements for your selected route. For investor residence, this includes the required investment confirmation and title deed restriction.
5. Prepare and Submit Your ApplicationOrganise the required documents and complete the relevant application steps through e-İkamet and the competent authorities. Attend any required appointments or biometric procedures.
6. Receive the Decision and Plan AheadThe authorities assess the application and may request further information. If approved, check the permit’s validity and any ongoing obligations.

Discuss the Next Steps

Plan Your Life in Türkiye

Planning to Work in Türkiye?

A residence permit alone does not grant the right to work. Employment or work within your own business may require a separate work permit or a valid exemption.

Discuss your work plans alongside your residence objectives so that the appropriate requirements can be assessed.

Residence and Citizenship Are Different Processes

Owning a property or holding a residence permit does not automatically make you a Turkish citizen.

If citizenship is your objective, the qualifying investment and citizenship application requirements should be assessed separately before purchase.

Explore Turkish Citizenship

How Trem Global Can Help

Connect your property search with your residence plans.

Trem Global can help you:

• Compare homes and investment properties against your priorities.
• Understand the differences between the available routes.
• Coordinate property and transaction checks with the relevant professionals.
• Organise purchase and title deed procedures.
• Prepare for the documentation and application stages.
• Plan practical arrangements after purchase.

We explain the scope of support and applicable professional services before you proceed.

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Official Information

Consult the Presidency of Migration Management, e-İkamet and Invest in Türkiye for official information.

• Presidency of Migration Management
• e-İkamet
• Invest in Türkiye

Requirements may change. Check the conditions relevant to your property, intended route and circumstances before purchasing or applying.