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Turkey Short-term residence — owner-occupied residential property

10 facts quoted from the official source

Reside in a Turkish home owned and used by the applicant.

Income required
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Means required · no figure published
Can bring
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Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial resourcesThe applicant must own the qualifying residential property; the reviewed central source does not state a universal minimum value.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation requirementThe applicant must provide a Turkish address and accommodation meeting general health and safety standards.
  • Health-insurance requirementHealth insurance must cover the requested residence-permit period unless a purpose-specific statutory exemption applies.
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months from arrival is required.via mfa.gov.tr
Also stated by the source
  • Work rightsA residence permit does not by itself authorise employment; the applicable work permit is required.via csgb.gov.tr
  • Dependent-family rightsShared or cooperative ownership of the home covering family members can also give qualifying family members the right to apply.
Family

Who you can bring

  • Dependent-family rightsShared or cooperative ownership of the home covering family members can also give qualifying family members the right to apply.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe 2026 residence-card document fee is TRY 964; a nationality- and duration-dependent residence fee may also apply.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingA short-term residence permit may be issued for up to 2 years at a time for this purpose.
  • Renewal or extensionRenewal requires continued satisfaction of the purpose and residence conditions.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Turkey?
The official source states: Reside in a Turkish home owned and used by the applicant.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The applicant must own the qualifying residential property; the reviewed central source does not state a universal minimum value. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Health insurance must cover the requested residence-permit period unless a purpose-specific statutory exemption applies.
04Do I need to show accommodation in Turkey?
The official source states: The applicant must provide a Turkish address and accommodation meeting general health and safety standards.

Every answer is quoted from the official en.goc.gov.tr page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source en.goc.gov.trLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Turkey government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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