Foreign nationals that wish to reside by buying a dwelling

General Information: Foreign nationals that wish to reside in a dwelling bought in Turkey may get a residence permit up to one year. For asking for a residence permit, they first of all need to buy a dwelling, and apply to the Turkish representation office together with the original of the title deed in the country of citizenship or permanent residence. If deemed fit by the representation office, the foreign national may be given a visa for Title Deed purposes or a Short Term Visa, thus they are given the right of applying for a residence permit.

Foreign nationals that wish to get a residence permit by buying a dwelling should enter in the country by getting a visa for Title Deed purposes or a Long Term Visa from a Turkish representation office. They also need to make appointment in legally prescribed times. You may use the tool of Residence Calculation to learn the visa terms by countries and the amounts of fees payable.

Documents to be asked during the appointment