Turkish Property Law and the Buying Process for Foreigners
Buying property in Turkey follows a clear set of official steps: choosing the property, the official valuation, the title deed (tapu) transfer and, if you want it, a residence permit or citizenship application. Rules change from time to time, so every guide here is dated and updated when the law changes. See also Turkish citizenship and the buying costs calculator.
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- Turkey Tax Number (Vergi Numarası) for Foreigners: How to Get — Turkey tax number for foreigners: why you need it for property and bank accounts, how to get it online or at a tax office, and the 99 number.
- Buy Property in Turkey with a Power of Attorney (Remotely) — Buy property in Turkey with a power of attorney: tapu office rules, where to sign it, required powers and the steps that need you in person.
- SPK Valuation Report (Ekspertiz) for Foreign Buyers — The SPK valuation report (ekspertiz) is mandatory for foreign buyers in Turkey: how it is issued, how long it is valid and its role in citizenship.
- Turkey Residence Permit Renewal 2026: Deadline, Fees, Rules — Turkey residence permit renewal in 2026: the 60-day window, documents by permit type, official fees, UETS code, the $200,000 rule and rejection reasons.
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- Turkish Citizenship by Investment 2026: Documents & Steps — How to get Turkish citizenship and a passport in 2026: the $400,000 investment rules, required documents, step-by-step process and key tips.
- Move to Turkey by Company Formation: 2026 Guide — Move to Turkey by company formation in 2026: setup with 50,000 lira capital, residency and work permit, documents and steps.
- Buying Property in Turkey 2026: New Rules for Foreigners — New 2026 rules for buying property in Turkey: residence permit from $200,000, citizenship from $400,000, documents, steps and legal tips.
- How Long Turkish Citizenship Really Takes — Investment threshold, file stages and the real timeline we see: how long Turkish citizenship by property takes in practice.
- Closed Residence Areas in Istanbul: Why They Were Closed — Why are some Istanbul districts closed to residence registration? Closed areas, the new rules and which neighborhoods are open to foreigners.
- Is Now a Good Time to Buy Property in Turkey? (2026) — Is buying property in Turkey in 2026 the right move? A full look at the market, prices, exchange rates and the best time to invest in Istanbul.
- Turkish Passport by Property Investment: 2026 Rules and Steps — How to get a Turkish passport by buying property: the new 2026 conditions, minimum investment, legal steps and citizenship benefits.
- Temporary vs Permanent Residence in Turkey Explained — Temporary vs permanent residence in Turkey: the 8-year rule for long-term residence, the benefits of each, and the route to a Turkish passport.
- Benefits of a Turkish Passport for Foreign Buyers — Benefits of a Turkish passport for foreign buyers: visa-free travel, residence, the right to work and study, and international opportunities.
- Turkey Residence Permit by Buying Property in Istanbul — Turkey residence permit by property in 2026: $200,000 minimum, closed neighborhoods, documents, costs, family permits and a step-by-step process.
- Turkish Passport by Property: 2026 Requirements & Steps — How to get a Turkish passport by buying a USD 400,000 property: 3-year holding period, Turkish seller, valuation report, documents, steps and costs.