Case: Turkish citizenship for the purchase of real estate

To answer the question "where is the best place to buy an apartment in Turkey?", you first need to decide why you want to buy it. Different regions suit rental business, year-round living or seasonal stays. Prices also vary widely across the country: according to Endeksa, in July 2026 a square meter...

A residence permit, like owning property in Turkey, does not give the right to work. More precisely, having a residence permit does not mean a foreign national will necessarily be hired. To work, you need a permit from the Ministry of Labor and Social Security. The reverse rule also applies: a valid...

Ikamet is the identity document of a foreign national living in Turkey. Put simply, it is the residence permit you need if you stay in the country for more than 3 months, for example while renting an apartment in Turkey. More precisely, citizens of most visa-exempt countries can stay in Turkey for...