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Planning a Residence Permit Application in Türkiye

Prepare for living in Istanbul or another city by matching your application to your purpose of stay.

Content reviewed: 30 October 2026

Identify your purpose of stay

Study, family circumstances and property ownership may be assessed under different residence categories. Before selecting a home, check the relevant category and current address rules with Migration Management. A property purchase and a residence permit decision are separate processes; applications are assessed by the competent authority under the applicable conditions.

Follow the official application system

Use current e-İkamet instructions for an initial, extension or transition application. Prepare your passport, evidence of purpose, address information and other documents required for your category. Check health insurance requirements and applicable exceptions against official information and your personal document list.

Student and property applications

Students can coordinate enrolment and student documents with their international office. Property-based applications require separate consideration of the property’s nature and use. Once the category, address and current conditions are clear, plan translations and relocation preparations with appropriate professionals.

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