Turkey is one of the most popular countries for moving, and this is due to the simplicity of the procedure for obtaining a residence permit, and subsequently citizenship. Our employee Marina Novikova, who has been helping Russians naturalize in the country through the purchase of residential (and commercial) properties for 6 years, will tell you how to get a Turkish passport for purchasing real estate. A residence permit in the Republic of Turkey is called “ikamet” and has the following features:

• • Grants the right to reside in the country to the real estate buyer himself, as well as to members of his family;
• • You can apply for a residence permit in Turkey immediately after the transaction is completed, and the whole process takes about three to four months;
• • It is not possible to receive ikamet for purchasing real estate in all areas: the issuance of residence permits is suspended in locations where foreigners account for more than 25% of the total;
• • A residence permit in the Republic of Turkey is given only for the purchase of real estate for a certain amount, which depends on the city chosen by the buyer. For example, in a small locality the cost of objects suitable for obtaining ikamet is at least $50,000, but in larger ones it can reach up to 75,000%.

How to get a residence permit for purchasing real estate?

• • Buy an apartment in Turkey or a house for your own residence;
• • Buy real estate in Turkey for commercial activities.

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What documents are needed to obtain a Turkish residence permit?

• • Application: filled out on the Migration Service portal;
• • Buyer's international passport: original and a copy certified by a notary (necessarily Turkish!);
• • Certificate of income: bank statement, which indicates that the foreigner has the means to live in the Republic of Turkey;
• • Certificate of no criminal record: original and copy with translation, certified by a Turkish notary;
• • TAPU - document of ownership: original and copy (without certification);
• • Examination report: compiled by an independent expert and confirms the cost of the purchased object;
• • Receipt for payment of state duty: its size depends on the country of arrival and the period for obtaining a residence permit;
• • Sigorta - medical insurance policy: issued by local insurance organizations;
• • Photos: 4 color, size 3.5*4.5 cm.

How to obtain citizenship when buying real estate?

Usually, this is not possible without first obtaining an ikamet - a residence permit, and you can become naturalized after five years of official residence in the republic on the basis of a residence permit. But there is another option, and it is suitable for investors who are ready to invest in the purchase of real estate with an estimated value of $400,000 or more. For the specified amount you can purchase:

• • Houses or apartments on the primary market or in an old building;
• • Commercial real estate (offices, warehouses, shops, including those at various stages of construction);
• • Land plots with an area of up to 30 hectares, intended for commercial or residential development.

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To obtain Turkish citizenship for real estate, the following documents will be required:

• • Contract of sale;
• • TAPU - certificate of ownership;
• • A building permit or development plan if the buyer is investing in land;
• • Certificate of fulfillment of financial obligations from the Turkish Cadastral Authority;
• • Payment of state duty.