Residence Permit Through Property Ownership in Türkiye: The 2026 Framework for Foreign Homeowners
Category: Real Estate LawType: Residence GuideReading time: 5 minBy: Av. Ali Mücteba KatırcıoğluLast reviewed: 10 September 2026 Foreigners frequently ask whether buying an apartment in Türkiye automatically produces a residence permit. The legally accurate answer is more careful: ownership of qualifying residential property can provide a statutory basis for a short-term residence-permit application, but ownership…