Residence Permit 2026: The New Rules and What They Mean for Buyers
Turkey has updated its residence-permit mechanism. We break down the details for property owners.
As of January 2026, the updated rules for issuing residence permits in Turkey have come into force. The main news is a fixed minimum property-value threshold for obtaining a residence permit through purchase: it has been set at 200,000 US dollars for a single apartment or property. This rule does not apply to the tourist residence permit, which is still available through short-term rental or a hotel booking. However, for a long-term and family residence permit, purchase has become the only reliable route. The property owner's family (spouse and minor children) receives a residence permit auto…