Istanbul Residence Permit: Are Applications by Foreigners still Accepted?
Beware! False claims spread on social media: Istanbul's 39 districts allegedly ending foreign residency permits, risking expats' status.
Open-Closed Districts
Discover Varied Topics: Explore Turkey’s Open/Closed Districts & Learn Where $50k-$75k Investments Grant Residency! Interactive Map & Downloadable List Available.
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Closed to Foreigners: Eight More Istanbul Neighbourhoods
Istanbul's Küçükçekmece, Başakşehir, Bağcılar, Avcılar, Bahçelievler, Sultangazi, Esenler, Esenyurt, Fatih, and Zeytinburnu districts are closed.
Turkey Closes 1,169 Neighborhoods to Foreign Residence
Turkey has closed 1,169 neighborhoods to foreigners seeking Turkish residence permits. The move is aimed at reducing the number of foreign nationals living in certain areas of the country.
Turkey to Introduce Foreigner Limit to 1200 Neighbourhoods From July 1
Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu made some important announcements at a recent press briefing addressing “migration” at the Immigration Administration (GİGM) Conference Hall in Ankara on June 11. Among the most pressing issues the minister touched on were address registration practices, residence permits, and illegal migrants. On July 1, a New...
Turkey Closes 781 Neighborhoods to Foreigners, Addresses
In the most recent few months, Turkey has reiterated that it will be limiting the number of neighborhoods or areas that foreign nationals can reside in or use as their registered address. This move is expected to take place in the coming months. Most recently, it did so by publishing...
Free Interactive Map of Turkey's $50k & $75k Residency Zones
An interactive map showing open and closed communities. Find out where home investments of $50,000 and $75,000 can lead to permitted residency.
Turkey Introduces $75,000 Minimum on Property for Foreigner Residence Permits
Discover Turkey's new $75,000 minimum requirement for foreigner residence permits. Explore property options and exciting opportunities.
25% Rule: Certain Neighborhoods, Provinces Restricted to Foreigner Settlement in Turkey
As Turkey becomes an ever-attractive country for expats and immigrants, it is easy to see that certain areas in the country are disproportionately favored by foreigners. With such areas at the risk of becoming overpopulated, the Turkish migration department has been reminding foreign residents of the 25% rule. What Is...