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Residence in Türkiye: which route is yours?
There are several legal ways to live in Türkiye, and each has its own conditions, timeline and cost. ATIELIT handles the residence case from choosing the route to the card in your hand: work permits, family residence, student residence, the Tech Visa, the Turquoise Card and residence by property.
Last updated: 7 November 2026

Routes to residence in Türkiye
Work permit & family residence
Through your own company (about USD 1,000) or an employer (TRY 16,000), in about a month. Your spouse and children under 18 get family residence.
Details and feesStudent residence
Currently the easiest and least expensive route. Our admission service is free, and if you register through us we file the student residence application for free too.
Details and feesTech Visa (startup route)
A work permit of up to three years for tech professionals and startup founders, with no Turkish hires required. USD 3,000, about 4 months.
Details and feesTurquoise Card
Unlimited work and residence rights for skilled professionals, investors and researchers, with their family. Assessment is points-based and stricter.
Details and feesResidence by buying property
A residential property in your name worth at least USD 200,000 by official valuation. Citizenship needs an investment of at least USD 400,000.
Details and feesCompany registration (the first step to a work permit)
A limited company in 2–4 days for USD 1,200–1,500. A company doesn't give residence by itself; the work permit is a separate case.
Details and feesCommon questions about residence in Türkiye
Which kinds of residence do you handle?
Work permits (through your own company or an employer), family residence for your spouse and children, student residence, the Tech Visa, the Turquoise Card and residence by buying property. In the free consultation we choose the safest route for your situation.
What is the easiest and cheapest way to get residence in Türkiye?
Currently, student residence. Our university admission service is free, and if you register through us we file your student residence application for free as well.
Does registering a company give me residence?
Not automatically. The company opens the way, but the work permit is a separate case (about USD 1,000 on top of the company registration) and takes about a month.
Can my family get residence too?
Yes. When one family member holds a work permit, the spouse and children under 18 can get family residence; with the Turquoise Card, your spouse and dependent children get residence too.
Can I get residence by buying property?
Yes. The property must be residential, fully in your name, and worth at least USD 200,000 by an official SPK-licensed valuation, not the contract price.
Can you guarantee the residence?
No one can guarantee a residence or visa approval; the decision belongs to the issuing authority. We explain every step, cost and condition up front and prepare your case to give it the best possible chance.
Contact
Let's talk about your route
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- ati.tarahomi@gmail.com
- Every day, 9:00–19:00 (Türkiye time)
- Istanbul, Türkiye — in person and online