Routes
Residency options
Türkiye residency routes:
- Short-term residence permit (1-2 years, renewable)
- Family permit
- Work permit - employer-sponsored
- Student permit
- Citizenship-by-investment via real estate or qualifying deposits / investments
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Türkiye
Türkiye offers a range of residency routes from short-term tourist residency to longer-term investor / family / work routes. Bordercase coordinates with licensed Turkish lawyers for filings.
Citizenship by investmentCost of livingRegional residencyFamilies
Currency
TRY
Language
Turkish
Time zone
UTC+3
Non-EU
EU customs union, but not EU.
CBI
Citizenship-by-investment route via property or qualifying investment.
Restricted zones
Some districts no longer issue short-term residency to foreigners.
Company
Company setup
Limited Şirket (LLC) and AŞ (Joint Stock) are common structures. Notary registration, tax registration, and a tax representative are typically required.
Banking
Banking
Personal banking for residents is broadly accessible; non-resident corporate banking has tightened. Source-of-funds and ownership clarity are central.
Family
Family relocation
Family reunification is supported on most routes. International schools (English, German, French, Italian) are available in Istanbul and Ankara.
Documents
Documents you may need
Typical Türkiye documents:
- Passport
- Biometric photos
- Proof of address
- Proof of income or savings
- Health insurance
- Criminal record certificate
- Marriage / birth certificates for family
Documents apostilled and translated to Turkish.
Risks
Risks we watch for
Risks Bordercase watches for in Türkiye:
- Restricted residency zones (some districts no longer issue short-term residency to foreigners)
- Currency volatility on investment routes
- Shifting policy on the citizenship-by-investment programme
- Banking documentation requirements tighten regularly
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Services we coordinate in Türkiye
What Bordercase helps with here.
Every case combines several of these. Tell us your situation in the assessment and we will scope what fits.
Relocation Planning
A clear plan to leave, arrive, and land - without losing what you have built.
Learn more →Residency Route Assessment
Stop guessing which visa route fits. See the realistic options across every country that could work.
Learn more →Company Setup
Set up the right entity in the right jurisdiction - banked, compliant, and built to last.
Learn more →Company Management
Keep your foreign company alive, renewed, and compliant - without losing weekends chasing partners.
Learn more →Banking Solutions
Open the bank account you actually need - not the one a forum told you to try.
Learn more →Family Relocation
Move the family together - schools confirmed, insurance in place, life ready to start.
Learn more →Partner Lawyer Coordination
Reach the right licensed adviser the first time - and never lose the thread.
Learn more →Global Citizenship Planning
A second base - and, eventually, a second passport - planned with patience, not promises.
Learn more →Notes
Recent notes about Türkiye
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