Turkey — Residency: Retirement Visa

Key facts

• Short-term residence permits are issued for a maximum of two years as a principle; investors meeting thresholds get five years.
• A long-term permit requires at least eight years of continuous residence and is issued indefinitely.
• The initial short-term application needs the application form, passport copy, four biometric photos, proof of financial sufficiency and regular means of subsistence, fee receipts, a title deed if you own property, and valid health insurance.
• The page gives no specific income figure, only proof of financial sufficiency for the stay.
• Apply through the e-residence system (e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr), then submit documents to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management; extensions can be filed up to sixty days before expiry.
• Long-term applications also need proof of no social aid in the last three years and a police record.

Steps

1. Step 1: Determine Eligibility — Research and confirm whether the applicant meets the general requirements, as well as any specific requirements for their nationality.
2. Step 2: Gather Required Documents — Collect necessary documents, including a valid passport, proof of health insurance, and proof of sufficient income.
3. Step 3: Submit Application — Submit the application to the relevant Turkish authorities, typically the local police department or immigration office.
4. Step 4: Obtain Residence Permit — Once the application is approved, the applicant will be issued a residence permit, which serves as the retirement visa.