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Resident status without visa restrictions, access to European and Asian markets, pathway to citizenship
Turkey is a transcontinental state at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, with a rapidly developing economy and an advantageous geographic position. The programme grants a residence permit through the purchase of property valued from $200,000 or other forms of economic investment. Applications are filed online through the e-ikamet portal, after which the investor receives a residence authorisation granting access to local educational and medical services and simplifying business operations.
The short-term residence permit application is filed online through the e-ikamet system. The review period is up to 90 days, and investors often benefit from priority processing where documents are correctly prepared.
Turkish citizens, including investors, may apply for a US E-2 business visa, enabling them to open or purchase a business on US territory and reside there on a legal basis.
Permanent residence in Turkey is not required to maintain the permit. The conditions are not to leave the country for more than 12 consecutive months, and to continue to confirm sufficient financial means and medical insurance.
Istanbul serves as a logistics and financial centre between East and West. Participation in the EU Customs Union, a domestic market of more than 85 million, and proximity to the Middle East, the Caucasus, and Central Asia widen the commercial reach.
Modern infrastructure with quality healthcare, education, and transport systems, and an international environment for foreign residents.
Capital preservation with the right to reside; the permit is maintained as long as the property is owned.
Turkish citizenship confers US E-2 eligibility — investment from $100,000, against $900,000 for EB-5.
English-speaking schools and insured private healthcare in the major cities, with estate planning for the whole family.
Short-term permits of 1–2 years on property ownership or rental; an e-visa gives 90 days, not residency.
Acquisition of property valued from $200,000 with a restriction on sale for 3 years. The property must be located in an area open to foreign nationals.
In an official marriage or documented relationship.
Including children from previous marriages, without additional investment.
Children of any age with a disability or financially dependent on the applicant.
May obtain a residence permit as financial dependants.
Cross-border decisions with clarity — from relocation and structuring to long-term planning, risk reduction, and private coordination.
Speak with a partnerPreliminary risk-of-refusal screening through international databases by certified Mirsatori specialists.
A CMB-licensed appraiser confirms the value exceeds the threshold; payment is made through a Turkish bank, as cash transactions are not permitted.
The application is filed with the Provincial Migration Directorate on completion of the investment; status is granted for 2 years.
Attendance and fingerprints are mandatory for the principal applicant and spouse; the card is produced within 2 weeks.
With property investment from $400,000, due diligence takes 3–4 months, after which a 10-year passport is issued.
| Category | Turkey RP | UAE RP |
|---|---|---|
| Investment Amount | From $200,000 | From $550,000 |
| For Entire Family | Yes | Yes |
| Status Duration | From 2 years | 10 years (renewable) |
| Processing Time | From 60 days | From 1 week |
Property purchase from $200,000 with a mandatory valuation report, plus approximately 5% of the property value in fees and processing.
No — the short-term property-based permit carries no continuous residency requirement, and the citizenship pathway sets no minimum physical presence before or after application. The permit is maintained provided the holder does not leave Turkey for more than 12 consecutive months and continues to confirm sufficient financial means and medical insurance; absence exceeding 120 days per year without a valid reason may lead to cancellation.
Spouses, minor children and dependent family members receive permits for up to 3 years, and parents and children over 18 may obtain a separate permit as financial dependants. All adult applicants must first obtain a residence permit and undergo due diligence, and since 2024 spouses must obtain permits together with the principal applicant and submit biometric data.
Under the citizenship programme, property must be held for a minimum of 3 years per the 2022 amendments; after that period it may be sold, though the buyer cannot use it for citizenship purposes.
No. Turkey has been an EU candidate country since 2005 and visa-free negotiations continue; the Ankara Agreement already permits conducting business in EEA countries and the United Kingdom.
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