Turkey Short-Term Residence Permit
Turkey TUR
Turkey's Short-Term Residence Permit (İkamet İzni) is one of the most accessible residence permits in Europe and the Middle East, commonly obtained by property owners, students, language learners, and individuals seeking a base in Turkey. It requires valid health insurance, a rental contract or property deed, and a completed application through the e-ikamet online system. Permits are typically issued for one to two years and are renewable, with long-term residency available after eight continuous years.
Program Details
- Category
- Passive Income
- Processing Time
- 2 months
- Application Fee
- $100
- Minimum Income
- N/A
- Minimum Investment
- N/A
- Family Included
- No
- Path to PR
- Yes — 8 years
- Path to Citizenship
- Yes — 5 years
- Physical Presence
- Holders must not be absent from Turkey for more than 120 days during each year of the short-term permit to count that year toward long-term residence. The permit is typically granted for 1–2 years and must be renewed.
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
- Tax Impact
- Holders who spend more than 183 days per year in Turkey become Turkish tax residents and are subject to Turkish income tax on worldwide income. Turkey has double taxation treaties with approximately 90 countries.
- Renewal Cost
- $100
No official minimum income is legislated, but applicants must demonstrate financial sufficiency. In practice, possession of health insurance and proof of a rental address are the primary documented requirements.
Key Requirements
- ✓Valid passport with at least 60 days validity beyond the requested permit duration
- ✓Private health insurance valid in Turkey for the duration of the permit
- ✓Proof of accommodation (rental contract or title deed)
- ✓Four biometric photographs
- ✓Completed online application via the e-ikamet system (https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr)
- ✓Payment of the residence permit card fee and documentation fee
Nationality Restrictions
This program restricts applications from nationals of: Some nationalities face restrictions or additional requirements based on bilateral agreements between Turkey and the applicant's country