Foreigners who have been legally and continuously residing in Turkey for at least 5 years for certain reasons (such as work, owning real estate, marriage to a Turkish citizen etc.) may apply for Turkish citizenship, on the condition that they meet certain criteria such as speaking sufficient Turkish. However, foreigners
In Turkish law foreign investors are subject to the same rules as Turkish citizens. Foreign nationals and foreign companies may freely start limited liability companies, become shareholders and/or directors of Turkish companies. Before you start a company in Turkey, it is recommended that you contact a Turkish corporate attorney in
Foreign nationals may freely buy real estate in Turkey, subject to certain limitations in terms of total size and number of real estates. However, real estate sale contracts are only valid if they are drafted by the land registry office and signed before a land registry officer. Any other real
Short term Turkish residence permit is given to all foreign nationals who duly apply and submit the relevant documents. Before you apply for Turkish residence permit, you are recommended to first contact an immigration lawyer. To apply for Turkish residence permit you need to either rent an apartment or buy