Foreigners purchase real estate in the Republic of Turkey for different purposes. Some buyers dream of a cozy apartment overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, others invest their savings to receive passive income from rental or resale, and still others count on ikamet in Turkey or obtaining a residence permit.
Getting a Turkish residence permit is not difficult. When choosing an object, you will need to take into account several important requirements, as well as use the specially developed e-ikamet digital database to register the application. The procedure takes place in several stages and the rendezvous causes the greatest excitement among foreigners.
Read our review about what a rendezvous in Turkey is and what nuances are important to consider.
Rendezvous in Turkey
Rendezvous in Turkey – This is the final stage of the procedure for obtaining a residence permit (ikamet), which is an interview with a migration official.
Ikamet – this is a special document that confirms the right of long-term residence in Turkey to persons who are not citizens of this state. The document looks like a plastic card with the personal data of its owner.
Having an ikamet card in hand, foreigners do not have to reside in Turkey permanently. The duration of the residence permit ranges from six months to two years, and during this period you can cross the Turkish border at any time, without regard to the duration of the visa-free regime and any other factors.
The registration of a residence permit is controlled by the official body – Migration Service of the Republic of Turkey (İl Göç idaresi Müdürlüğü). An application for registration of ikamet is submitted online on the department’s website. After entering personal data and attaching documents to the application, the system offers the foreign citizen several options for the date and time of the meeting with the migration service authorities at the applicant’s place of residence.
Registration for rendezvous
Before going for an interview, a foreign citizen needs to register.
Online registration for the rendezvous began in 2015. To register in the centralized rendezvous system, you will need to go to the official website of the General Directorate of Migration of the Republic of Turkey (https://e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr/)
Registration of foreigners wishing to issue an ikamet takes place in several stages:
- On the portal, select the language and type of application. There are three options to choose from: initial application, extension, change from one type of residence permit to another.
- At the second stage, the applicant is asked to enter in special fields his full name, date of birth, gender, nationality, identification code, passport number and series, as well as contact information (phone number, e-mail).
- Next, the system asks you to fill out your passport information, attach a biometric photo, indicate the method of communication at home and in the Republic of Turkey, place of work, information about your education and income. All red fields in the form are required to be filled out.
- Insurance policy information – the next stage of registration for a rendezvous for a residence permit. The system will require you to indicate the insurance company, as well as the insurance policy number.
- Checks in the list indicate data about a short-term application.
- In the next block, indicate the reason for applying for a residence permit and the desired validity period.
- In the form “Information about the person/persons applying for ikamet” indicate your family members (if any) who will also apply for a residence permit with you.
- The final stage of submitting an application for an ikamet rendezvous – selecting a city and meeting time. The interview takes place at the place of residence of the foreign citizen.
A modern and cozy one-bedroom apartment in the heart of Alanya—a location that perfectly blends urban comfort and resort lifestyle. Situated just 300 meters from the sea and 50 meters from the city center, it's ideal for living, vacationing, and renting.
1+1
56 m²
10539
A comfortable and bright 2+1 apartment in the heart of Alanya, a location where everything you need is within walking distance and convenient for everyday living.
2+1
110 m²
10538
A spacious and bright 3+1 apartment in one of Alanya's most prestigious and green districts, Kargicak, prized for its tranquility, panoramic views, and high-quality construction.
3+1
145 m²
10537
A bright and functional 1+1 apartment in a new residential complex built in 2023 in the Mahmutlar district—a convenient and sought-after location for both living and renting.
1+1
55 m²
10536
Mahmutlar district, duplex 4+1, 135 m², floors 11–12, building of 2024, 400 m to the sea, 250 m to the center, three balconies with sea views, new residential complex with infrastructure.
4+1, Duplex, Penthouse
135 m²
10535
Mahmutlar district, 2+1 apartment, 90 m², 4th floor, 2022 building, 1500 m to the sea, 1000 m to the center, balcony with views of the surrounding area and partial sea view, residential complex with resort infrastructure.
2+1
90 m²
10534
Oba district, 1+1 apartment, 50 m², 3rd floor, building built in 2022, 3500 m to the sea, 2500 m to the center, balcony overlooking the surrounding area, residential complex with developed infrastructure.
1+1
50 m²
10533
Oba district, penthouse 2+1, 180 m², 4th floor, building of 2012, 3000 m to the sea, 1750 m to the center, two balconies, complex with a swimming pool and green area.
2+1, Duplex, Penthouse
180 m²
10532
Oba district, 2+1 apartment, 115 m², 1st floor, 2014 building, 1200 m to the sea, 300 m to the center, two balconies, residence permit is suitable, complex with a swimming pool and fitness center.
2+1
115 m²
10531
Obagol district, furnished 3+1 apartment, 140 m², in a building built in 2000, 5th floor, first line, 50 m to the district center.
3+1
140 m²
10530
Oba district, 1+1 apartment, 48 m², 2nd floor, 2012 building, 450 m to the sea, 250 m to the center, balcony with a view of the surrounding area, complex with a swimming pool.
1+1
48 m²
10529
Tosmur district, 2+1 apartment, 110 m², 6th floor, 2011 building, 300 m to the sea, 200 m to the center, two balconies, view of the fortress, suitable for a residence permit.
2+1
110 m²
10528
Oba district, duplex 2+1, 120 m², 5th floor, 2016 building, 1000 m to the sea, 300 m to the center, balconies overlooking the infrastructure and surroundings, resort-level complex.
2+1, Duplex, Penthouse
120 m²
10527
Tosmur district, furnished 1+1 apartment, 50 m², in a complex built in 2025, second floor, 700 m to the sea, 450 m to the district center.
1+1
50 m²
10525
Район Оба, квартира 1+1 площадью 55 м² в комплексе сентября 2024 года постройки, первый этаж, без мебели, до моря 2000 м, до центра района 350 м.
1+1
55 m²
10524
Район Джикджилли, квартира 2+1 площадью 100 м² в жилом комплексе 2013 года постройки, 1 этаж, до моря 700 м, до центра 150 м, подходит для оформления ВНЖ.
2+1
100 m²
10523
Avsallar district, 1+1 apartment, 60 m², in a complex built in 2014, 2nd floor, 900 m to the sea, 300 m to the district center.
1+1
60 m²
10522
Район Тюрклер, меблированная отдельная вилла 4+2 площадью 250 м² после реновации, год постройки 2000, собственный участок 750 м², до моря 800 м, до центра района 800 м.
4+2
250 m²
10521
Oba district, 1+1 apartment, 50 m², in a complex built in 2025, 3rd floor, unfurnished, 1800 m to the sea, 450 m to the district center.
1+1
50 m²
10520
Oba district, 1+1 apartment, 50 m², in a complex built in 2025, first floor, unfurnished, 1750 m to the sea, 500 m to the district center.
1+1
50 m²
10519
Important to know!
Data in the form must be entered in Latin letters only. We recommend filling out the application on your computer so that you can save the application and print it out.
If you made a mistake when entering data into the electronic form, cancel your registration for the interview and indicate the reason. The system will automatically delete the application, after which you can go through the registration process again and select the day and time of the interview.
How is a rendezvous in Turkey going
On the appointed day, the applicant comes to the migration department office (the address is on the first page of the application form). You need to have with you:
- Completed electronically and printed application
- Original and copy of international passport
- Valid health insurance policy
- 4 photos of biometric sample
- Property title (for apartment owners)
- Rental agreement (for residential tenants)
- Receipt for payment of state duty for ikamet
For ikamet for a child, a birth certificate is attached to the list. In addition, documents from the second parent, marriage certificate or divorce certificate will be required. If one of the parents is unable to be at the meeting when transferring children's documents, you will be required to provide notarized permission for the procedure.
To be on the safe side, take with you an account statement from a Turkish bank to confirm your financial reliability, as well as a health certificate.
Language rendezvous – Turkish or English. We recommend that Russian-speaking foreigners enlist the help of a professional translator.
What do they ask at a rendezvous in Turkey? At the meeting, a management employee will clarify a few simple questions. As a rule, the migration department is interested in:
- grounds for applying for a Turkish residence permit;
- do you intend to find employment during your stay;
- will you be able to financially provide for yourself and your closest relatives applying for a residence permit in Turkey with you.
Average interview duration – about 30 minutes. Based on the results of communication and document verification, a foreign citizen receives a special form — certificate of application for a residence permit or İKAMET İZNİ MÜRACAAT BELGESİ, which allows you to legally reside in Turkey until the card is issued. This document must always be with you.
If you do not show up for the rendezvous, the application will be completely deleted from the online system and you will have to go through all the steps again.
After filling out the application and before the rendezvous, the foreigner is prohibited from leaving Turkey. After the meeting, you are allowed to leave for 15 days, having previously notified the migration department.
Ikamet registration time – up to 3 months. The issuance time may increase due to the increased number of people wishing to obtain a Turkish residence permit, as well as the remoteness of the region from the capital.
You can consult for free on the conditions and process of obtaining an ikamet in Turkey at the information center of the migration service at 157 or +90-312-157-1122 (for international calls). Support hours: 24/7, Russian-speaking staff available.
A modern and cozy one-bedroom apartment in the heart of Alanya—a location that perfectly blends urban comfort and resort lifestyle. Situated just 300 meters from the sea and 50 meters from the city center, it's ideal for living, vacationing, and renting.
1+1
56 m²
10539
A comfortable and bright 2+1 apartment in the heart of Alanya, a location where everything you need is within walking distance and convenient for everyday living.
2+1
110 m²
10538
A spacious and bright 3+1 apartment in one of Alanya's most prestigious and green districts, Kargicak, prized for its tranquility, panoramic views, and high-quality construction.
3+1
145 m²
10537
A bright and functional 1+1 apartment in a new residential complex built in 2023 in the Mahmutlar district—a convenient and sought-after location for both living and renting.
1+1
55 m²
10536
Mahmutlar district, duplex 4+1, 135 m², floors 11–12, building of 2024, 400 m to the sea, 250 m to the center, three balconies with sea views, new residential complex with infrastructure.
4+1, Duplex, Penthouse
135 m²
10535
Mahmutlar district, 2+1 apartment, 90 m², 4th floor, 2022 building, 1500 m to the sea, 1000 m to the center, balcony with views of the surrounding area and partial sea view, residential complex with resort infrastructure.
2+1
90 m²
10534
Oba district, 1+1 apartment, 50 m², 3rd floor, building built in 2022, 3500 m to the sea, 2500 m to the center, balcony overlooking the surrounding area, residential complex with developed infrastructure.
1+1
50 m²
10533
Oba district, penthouse 2+1, 180 m², 4th floor, building of 2012, 3000 m to the sea, 1750 m to the center, two balconies, complex with a swimming pool and green area.
2+1, Duplex, Penthouse
180 m²
10532
Oba district, 2+1 apartment, 115 m², 1st floor, 2014 building, 1200 m to the sea, 300 m to the center, two balconies, residence permit is suitable, complex with a swimming pool and fitness center.
2+1
115 m²
10531
Obagol district, furnished 3+1 apartment, 140 m², in a building built in 2000, 5th floor, first line, 50 m to the district center.
3+1
140 m²
10530
Oba district, 1+1 apartment, 48 m², 2nd floor, 2012 building, 450 m to the sea, 250 m to the center, balcony with a view of the surrounding area, complex with a swimming pool.
1+1
48 m²
10529
Tosmur district, 2+1 apartment, 110 m², 6th floor, 2011 building, 300 m to the sea, 200 m to the center, two balconies, view of the fortress, suitable for a residence permit.
2+1
110 m²
10528
Oba district, duplex 2+1, 120 m², 5th floor, 2016 building, 1000 m to the sea, 300 m to the center, balconies overlooking the infrastructure and surroundings, resort-level complex.
2+1, Duplex, Penthouse
120 m²
10527
Tosmur district, furnished 1+1 apartment, 50 m², in a complex built in 2025, second floor, 700 m to the sea, 450 m to the district center.
1+1
50 m²
10525
Район Оба, квартира 1+1 площадью 55 м² в комплексе сентября 2024 года постройки, первый этаж, без мебели, до моря 2000 м, до центра района 350 м.
1+1
55 m²
10524
Район Джикджилли, квартира 2+1 площадью 100 м² в жилом комплексе 2013 года постройки, 1 этаж, до моря 700 м, до центра 150 м, подходит для оформления ВНЖ.
2+1
100 m²
10523
Avsallar district, 1+1 apartment, 60 m², in a complex built in 2014, 2nd floor, 900 m to the sea, 300 m to the district center.
1+1
60 m²
10522
Район Тюрклер, меблированная отдельная вилла 4+2 площадью 250 м² после реновации, год постройки 2000, собственный участок 750 м², до моря 800 м, до центра района 800 м.
4+2
250 m²
10521
Oba district, 1+1 apartment, 50 m², in a complex built in 2025, 3rd floor, unfurnished, 1800 m to the sea, 450 m to the district center.
1+1
50 m²
10520
Oba district, 1+1 apartment, 50 m², in a complex built in 2025, first floor, unfurnished, 1750 m to the sea, 500 m to the district center.
1+1
50 m²
10519
After purchase of real estate in Turkey Point Property specialists are guaranteed to help you obtain a residence permit. We will accompany you during the preparation of documents and filling out an application for a rendezvous, and also provide translation services.
These materials have been prepared for informational purposes and are not of a commercial nature.
