Turkey residence permit through buying property

Our experts will conduct individual consultations, give recommendations and suggest the best options for investing in real estate.

Our experts together with lawyers will help you gather and properly prepare all the necessary documents for the signing of the deal. We will make sure that the entire package of documents complies with the current requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Turkey.

The property viewing and deal execution can be done remotely, which ensures a simple process and saves you time. To confirm the transaction, you will receive a TAPU – an official document certifying your ownership of real estate in Turkey. Information about the sale and purchase of real estate is not subject to disclosure and is strictly confidential.

To submit biometric data and apply for a residence permit, it is necessary to prepare the following documents:

• Health insurance (sigorta). The cost depends on age and service coverage and ranges from 800-4500 lira (TL).
• 3×4 photo (for Ikamet) in printed and digital format. It costs 50-75 liras.
• A copy of the international passport (main page, a page with the entry stamp).
• A copy of the TAPU (title deed) for the purchased or rented apartment. In some cases, a notarized rental agreement is required.
• A numerotaj (address registration) certificate. It is issued at the City Hall for 150 liras. It contains details of your place of residence.
• Turkish tax number (obtained by visiting the tax office or electronically). The service is free of charge. Parents’ names in Latin script will be required, as in international passports.
• A completed and printed application for Ikamet (it is submitted electronically through the website of the Migration Service).
• For minor children, a translation of the birth certificate and the consent of one of the spouses will be required. The translation is performed by a sworn translator, then the documents must be notarized and apostilled. The cost of this procedure will be 500-1000 TL.
• A receipt for payment of taxes and fees. The cost will be 700-3500 TL depending on the applicant’s country of origin.
• Turkish mobile number. In Turkcell it will cost 350 TL, in Turk Telekom 300 TL. Once you get Ikamet, you can switch to cheaper mobile tariffs for locals.

The standard time for processing an application is 2-3 months. We will keep you informed of all developments and provide additional support if necessary. Once approved, an ikamet card (residence permit card) is issued for a period of 2 years.