Types Of Residency Permits In Turkey

Exploring Your Options

Understanding Residency Permits in Turkey

Turkey offers a variety of residency permits to suit different needs and circumstances. Understanding these options is crucial for anyone planning to live, work, or invest in Turkey. Homes Gravity is dedicated to helping clients navigate these choices, ensuring they find the permit type that best aligns with their goals and lifestyle.

A Comprehensive Guide to Turkish Residency Permits

Short-Term Residency Permits

Tourism Residency Permit

Designed for individuals who wish to stay in Turkey for leisure or tourism purposes. This permit is typically issued for one year and can be renewed.

Business Residency Permit

For those engaged in business activities or investments in Turkey. This permit requires documentation of business activities or investment plans.

Student Residency Permit

Issued to foreign nationals enrolled in educational institutions in Turkey. The duration of the permit aligns with the study program.

Real Estate Residency Permit

Available to foreign nationals who own property in Turkey. This permit is an attractive option for investors and retirees, usually granted for one or two years and renewable as long as the property remains under the owner’s name.

Long-Term Residency Permits

This permit is available to those who have resided in Turkey legally and continuously for at least eight years. It offers several benefits, including no requirement for renewal.

Family Residency Permits

For the family members (spouse and children under 18) of a Turkish citizen or a foreigner holding a valid residency permit. The duration of this permit depends on the sponsor’s permit validity.

Humanitarian Residency Permit

Granted under specific circumstances, such as for individuals who cannot return to their home country due to serious threats or for other humanitarian reasons.

Researcher Residency Permit

Specifically for researchers or scientists conducting academic or scientific research in Turkey.