Updates in the Turkish Immigration and Residence Permit Policy in 2026
By Burak Ünal, Founder & Managing Partner, Gordion Partners
· · 2 min read
You need to make careful research about the current immigration policy of Turkey to choose the right type of residence permit. This video explains the 2026 status of touristic residence permit, property residence permit, business residence permit, university student residence permit and Turkish language course residence permit in Turkey.
Turkish Touristic residence permits are mostly rejected in the first time application of the foreigners. It is also risky to make a renewal application for Tourist Residence Permit, because it might be rejected as well. According to our observations, the Turkish tourist residence permit of Ukrainian and Palestinian applicants are being accepted in 2026.
Turkish property residence permit is given if foreigner owns a property that is valued above $200,000. The closed-neighborhood restriction has been lifted, so all neighborhoods are open to residence permit applications. The property value on the title deed should be above $200,000.
Turkish business residence permit is given to foreigners who come to Turkey with business visa. Foreigners need to get an invitation letter from a Turkish company to be eligible to apply for the business residence permit. Usually, business residence permit is given with 6 months duration.
Turkish university student residence permit is given to international students who study higher education program at a university. Very important rule is that the student needs to have an active student letter from the university to be eligible to apply for the student residence permit in Turkey. If they don't have an active student letter, then the immigration might not accept the residence permit application. That's why students need to be in Turkey at the university enrollment period.
Turkish Language Course Residence permit is for foreigner who enter Turkey with Turkish Language Course Visa. These students can register to a language school and apply to Turkish Language Course Residence Permit. The advantage of this program is that the language schools take admission all year round.
Finally, the closed-neighborhood restriction has been lifted, and all neighborhoods are now open for Turkish residence permit applications.
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