Planning purchase of real estate and moving to the Republic of Turkey, foreigners are faced not only with some features of the housing market, but also with unusual terminology. In particular, these are kimlik and ikamet, which are of paramount importance for the legal residence of foreigners in Turkey.
The topic of our expert article: Kymlik and Ikamet, what kind of documents are they, and how do they differ from each other.
Content of the article:
What is Kimlik in Turkey
Kimlik in Turkey – What is this? This document is an internal biometric passport that every citizen of the Republic of Turkey has. An identity card is a plastic ID card without an expiration date with a person’s photo and personal data. Thus, civil status is maintained throughout life and is passed on to the next generation (children, grandchildren, etc.).
Kimlik in Turkey guarantees its owner all social rights, including:
- legal work;
- appointment to service in government bodies;
- participation in public polls and elections as a voter or candidate;
- free education in public schools, colleges, universities;
- treatment in municipal and private hospitals;
- social assistance;
- obtaining loans from banks for various purposes (buying housing, movable property, starting a business) and much more.
How can a foreign citizen obtain Kimlik in Turkey?
A plastic card is issued to foreigners on the following grounds:
- Officially registered marriage with a Turkish citizen.
- Residence in an eastern country with a residence permit for 5 years.
- If the father or mother of the applicant – citizens of the Republic of Turkey.
- Official work for 5 years without interruption.
- Participation in the Turkish citizenship by investment government program, under which foreigners can apply for investment citizenship.
Citizenship by investment allows non-residents who wish to invest money in the Turkish economy to obtain a second passport in a simplified and expedited manner. The government provides for several types of investment:
- Opening your own business and providing Turkish citizens with at least 50 jobs.
- Purchase of securities, investment of deposit funds in a bank of an eastern state in the amount of $500,000.
- Purchase of real estate (one or more residential, commercial properties, land plots) in the amount of $400,000.
- Purchase of real estate for subsequent receipt of Ikamet – the most popular method among foreigners. Let us remind you that until April 2022, the volume of investments was only $250,000. But even after amendments to the law came into force to increase the minimum threshold for the value of real estate, the Turkish passport for investment has not lost its relevance. Buyers should be aware that payment must be made in Turkish Lira in order to enter into a valid sales transaction. That is, foreign currency (dollars, euros, rubles, pounds sterling) must be exchanged at a bank.
After receiving the TAPU, the foreigner can fill out an application on the official web portal of the Migration Service and begin collecting the package of papers.
List of required documents for Turkish citizenship:
- Completed and printed application.
- Foreign passport (copy and original).
- Residence permit issued for the purpose of applying for Kymlicka.
- Documents on current civil status and family composition.
- Metric certificates, if there are minor children.
- Certificate of no criminal record.
- Health insurance policy and a certificate confirming the absence of dangerous diseases.
- 4 recent photos 35x45 mm.
- Receipt for payment of state duty.
- TAPU.
- Certificate of Conformity.
- Bank cash receipt confirming the exchange of foreign funds into lira.
After filling out the online application, the system will issue a date for an in-person meeting at the Migration Department (İl Göç idaresi Müdürlüğü), where you will need to come with a package of documents.
A Turkish ID number takes on average from several months to six months. Payment for an application on Kimlik is individual, the amount is displayed on the screen immediately after filling out the online application on the site and, as a rule, is about $500.
Tosmur, furnished apartment 1+1, 65 m², house built in 2015, one balcony with mountain view, only 950 m to the sea and 500 m to the district center.
1+1
65 m²
10161
Payallar, furnished apartment 1+1, 60 m², house built in 2019, one balcony, one bathroom, sea view, to the sea - 1.5 km, to the center of the district - 1 km.
1+1
60 m²
10160
Verkhnyaya Oba, duplex apartment 3+1, 120 m², house built in 2024, three balconies, two bathrooms, distance to the sea - 3 km, to the district center - 2.5 km.
3+1, Duplex, Penthouse
120 m²
10159
Oba district, furnished duplex 2+1, 85 m², house built in 2023, two balconies, residence permit, to the sea - 1 km, to the district center - 450 m.
2+1, Duplex, Penthouse
85 m²
10158
Both, furnished apartment 2+1, 75 m², house built in 2024, one balcony, distance to the sea - 2.5 km, to the center of the district - 1.5 km. There is a sea view
2+1
75 m²
10157
Obagol, furnished apartment 2+1, 89 m², house built in 2012, one bathroom, balcony with view of surroundings. Distance to the sea - 300 m, distance to the district center - 150 m.
2+1, Duplex, Penthouse
89 m²
10156
Both, duplex 2+1, 110 m², house built in 2023, two bathrooms, two balconies. Unfurnished apartment. Distance to the sea - 2 km, to the center of the district - 700 m.
2+1, Duplex
110 m²
10155
Mahmutlar, furnished villa 4+1, 220 m², plot 500 m², two-level house built in 2006, two bathrooms, veranda and terrace overlooking the sea, pool and garden. Distance to the sea - 3 km, to the center of the area - 1.5 km.
4+1
220 m²
10154
Alanya center, furnished apartment 2+1, 100 m², house built in 2000, 200 m to the sea and in the very center of the city. Possibility of obtaining a residence permit and citizenship.
2+1
100 m²
10153
Alanya center, furnished apartment 1+1, 60 m², house built in 2021, one balcony, one bathroom, 1600 m to the sea and 150 m to the center.
1+1
60 m²
10152
Alanya, Kale: 2+1, 3+1 apartments and 5+1 duplexes, area 85–248 m², construction started, only 150 m to the sea and 100 m to the center, sea view, citizenship available, installment plan available.
2+1, 3+1, Duplex, Penthouse
85 m²
10151
Аланья –Центр, меблированная квартира 1+1, 50 м², дом 2020 года постройки, один балкон с видом на зелень, всего 500 м до пляжа Клеопатры и 250 м до центра.
1+1
50 m²
10150
Mahmutlar, furnished apartment 2+1, 98 m², house built in 2014, two bathrooms, two balconies, only 200 m to the sea and 150 m to the center.
2+1
98 m²
10149
Mahmutlar, apartment 1+1, 70 m², house built in 2012, one bathroom, one balcony with sea view, unfurnished, only 100 m to the sea and 100 m to the center.
1+1
70 m²
10148
Cikcilli, 2+1 apartment, 100 m², house built in 2004, two bathrooms, two glazed balconies, fully furnished, only 1000 m to the sea and 400 m to the center, residence permit possible.
2+1
100 m²
10146
Avsallar, apartment 1+1, 58 m², house built in 2024, one bathroom, one balcony overlooking the infrastructure, unfurnished, only 800 m to the sea and 500 m to the center.
1+1
58 m²
10145
Alanya center, furnished duplex 2+1, 100 m², house built in 2018, three balconies, two bathrooms, only 200 m to the sea and 100 m to the center.
2+1
100 m²
10144
Alanya center, 2+1 apartment, 110 m², house built in 2007, two balconies with sea view, one bathroom, residence permit, only 550 m to Cleopatra beach and 700 m to the center.
2+1
110 m²
10143
Oba-Obagol, furnished apartment 1+1, 60 m², house built in 2014, one bathroom, glazed balcony with a seating area, complex with swimming pools, sauna and fitness, only 250 m to the sea
1+1
60 m²
10142
Verkhnyaya Oba, new apartment 1+1, 62 m², house of 2024, one bathroom, balcony with view of the surrounding area, complex with swimming pool, fitness and sauna.
1+1
62 m²
10141
What is Ikamet in Turkey
«Ikamet in Turkey – what is this?” – another common question from citizens from abroad who want to buy real estate on the Mediterranean coast. Foreigners are allowed to legally reside in the country for no more than the period provided for by the visa-free or visa regime. As a rule, the visa-free period does not exceed 90 days. For a long-term legal stay in Turkey, you need to apply for a special Ikamet permit, which is a plastic card with a photo and data of a foreigner.
The validity period of Ikamet depends on the type of document:
- Short-term or temporary residence permit is issued for a period from 6 months to 3 years with the possibility of further extension.
- A long-term or indefinite residence permit guarantees the foreigner's presence in Turkey without any time restrictions.
The grounds for obtaining a Turkish residence permit and its extension are:
- purchase of real estate;
- reunion with immediate family;
- long-term recreation and tourism;
- official employment under contract;
- long therapeutic procedures in municipal and private hospitals;
- in-patient training in Turkish educational institutions;
- language courses;
- refugee status or victim of violence.
Before you receive Ikamet in Turkey on the basis of a certificate of ownership, it is important to study the conditions of registration. So, A residence permit for the purchase of real estate is available to foreigners if the cadastral value of the property is at least $200,000 in lire equivalent at the time of its registration (these changes came into force on October 16, 2023). If the price threshold is lower, buyers of Turkish apartments can count on tourist ikamet.
A residence permit guarantees foreigners all the benefits of living in Turkey, with the exception of official employment. In addition, Ikamet card holders have access to:
- completing driving courses and obtaining a driving license;
- medical care in public and private hospitals in the country;
- education of children in municipal kindergartens and schools;
- simple opening of a commercial activity.
The application for Ikamet is filled out online on the website of the Turkish Migration Service. Digital scanned copies of the following documents are attached to the application form:
- Application for a residence permit with reference to the basis.
- Rental contract or TAPU.
- Copies of all pages of the foreign passport.
- Turkish TIN.
- Medical insurance for the entire period of validity of ikamet.
- Photo on a white background, 45x34 mm.
As a rule, no more than 6-8 weeks pass from the moment you apply for a residence permit until you receive the card. The cost of obtaining a residence permit in Turkey, including payment of state fees, preparation and translation of documents, – from $50 per person. The application surcharge for immediate relatives (children, spouses) is approximately $35 per person.
Summary
Point Property specialists will select suitable property for you in Turkish resorts to obtain Ikamet or citizenship. They will advise you on the conditions for processing documents for residence and will accompany you when submitting an application as part of the after-sales service.
Tosmur, furnished apartment 1+1, 65 m², house built in 2015, one balcony with mountain view, only 950 m to the sea and 500 m to the district center.
1+1
65 m²
10161
Payallar, furnished apartment 1+1, 60 m², house built in 2019, one balcony, one bathroom, sea view, to the sea - 1.5 km, to the center of the district - 1 km.
1+1
60 m²
10160
Verkhnyaya Oba, duplex apartment 3+1, 120 m², house built in 2024, three balconies, two bathrooms, distance to the sea - 3 km, to the district center - 2.5 km.
3+1, Duplex, Penthouse
120 m²
10159
Oba district, furnished duplex 2+1, 85 m², house built in 2023, two balconies, residence permit, to the sea - 1 km, to the district center - 450 m.
2+1, Duplex, Penthouse
85 m²
10158
Both, furnished apartment 2+1, 75 m², house built in 2024, one balcony, distance to the sea - 2.5 km, to the center of the district - 1.5 km. There is a sea view
2+1
75 m²
10157
Obagol, furnished apartment 2+1, 89 m², house built in 2012, one bathroom, balcony with view of surroundings. Distance to the sea - 300 m, distance to the district center - 150 m.
2+1, Duplex, Penthouse
89 m²
10156
Both, duplex 2+1, 110 m², house built in 2023, two bathrooms, two balconies. Unfurnished apartment. Distance to the sea - 2 km, to the center of the district - 700 m.
2+1, Duplex
110 m²
10155
Mahmutlar, furnished villa 4+1, 220 m², plot 500 m², two-level house built in 2006, two bathrooms, veranda and terrace overlooking the sea, pool and garden. Distance to the sea - 3 km, to the center of the area - 1.5 km.
4+1
220 m²
10154
Alanya center, furnished apartment 2+1, 100 m², house built in 2000, 200 m to the sea and in the very center of the city. Possibility of obtaining a residence permit and citizenship.
2+1
100 m²
10153
Alanya center, furnished apartment 1+1, 60 m², house built in 2021, one balcony, one bathroom, 1600 m to the sea and 150 m to the center.
1+1
60 m²
10152
Alanya, Kale: 2+1, 3+1 apartments and 5+1 duplexes, area 85–248 m², construction started, only 150 m to the sea and 100 m to the center, sea view, citizenship available, installment plan available.
2+1, 3+1, Duplex, Penthouse
85 m²
10151
Аланья –Центр, меблированная квартира 1+1, 50 м², дом 2020 года постройки, один балкон с видом на зелень, всего 500 м до пляжа Клеопатры и 250 м до центра.
1+1
50 m²
10150
Mahmutlar, furnished apartment 2+1, 98 m², house built in 2014, two bathrooms, two balconies, only 200 m to the sea and 150 m to the center.
2+1
98 m²
10149
Mahmutlar, apartment 1+1, 70 m², house built in 2012, one bathroom, one balcony with sea view, unfurnished, only 100 m to the sea and 100 m to the center.
1+1
70 m²
10148
Cikcilli, 2+1 apartment, 100 m², house built in 2004, two bathrooms, two glazed balconies, fully furnished, only 1000 m to the sea and 400 m to the center, residence permit possible.
2+1
100 m²
10146
Avsallar, apartment 1+1, 58 m², house built in 2024, one bathroom, one balcony overlooking the infrastructure, unfurnished, only 800 m to the sea and 500 m to the center.
1+1
58 m²
10145
Alanya center, furnished duplex 2+1, 100 m², house built in 2018, three balconies, two bathrooms, only 200 m to the sea and 100 m to the center.
2+1
100 m²
10144
Alanya center, 2+1 apartment, 110 m², house built in 2007, two balconies with sea view, one bathroom, residence permit, only 550 m to Cleopatra beach and 700 m to the center.
2+1
110 m²
10143
Oba-Obagol, furnished apartment 1+1, 60 m², house built in 2014, one bathroom, glazed balcony with a seating area, complex with swimming pools, sauna and fitness, only 250 m to the sea
1+1
60 m²
10142
Verkhnyaya Oba, new apartment 1+1, 62 m², house of 2024, one bathroom, balcony with view of the surrounding area, complex with swimming pool, fitness and sauna.
1+1
62 m²
10141
These materials have been prepared for informational purposes and are not of a commercial nature.
Point Property – is a certified real estate agency that specializes in providing a full range of real estate services for residential and commercial real estate transactions in Turkey. Our company takes care of all the organizational aspects of a real estate transaction: searching for an object, organizing a sightseeing tour, assistance in collecting documents and checking their legal purity, support during the re-registration of ownership.
