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Yes, it’s true.

From July 1, 2022, the Turkish Migration Service (Göç İdaresi) has closed more than 1,100 districts in different regions of Turkey for issuing residence permits to foreigners.

List of areas in which foreign citizens cannot apply for a residence permit in Turkey from July 01, 2022 , published on the official website www.goc.gov.tr ​​on October 20, 2022 this list added 8 more districts in Istanbul.

As for the province of Antalya, which, according to the administrative division of the Republic of Turkey, includes the cities of Antalya and Alanya, here 10 districts are closed:

Antalya / Alanya / KARGICAK MAHALLESİ

Antalya / Alanya / MAHMUTLAR MAHALLESİ

Antalya / Alanya / KESTEL MAHALLESİ

Antalya / Alanya / AVSALLAR MAHALLESİ

Antalya / Döşemealtı / AOSB2KISIM MAHALLESİ

Antalya / Döşemealtı / AOSB3KISIM MAHALLESİ

Antalya / Konyaaltı / LİMAN MAHALLESİ

Antalya / Konyaaltı / HURMA MAHALLESİ

Antalya / Konyaaltı / SARISU MAHALLESİ

Antalya / Muratpaşa / TOPÇULAR MAHALLESİ

Permits in closed areas cannot be obtained:

• Applicants for a primary residence permit on the basis of a lease or ownership of real estate located in closed areas
• Foreigners when extending a residence permit in case they did not live in closed areas before the extension of the residence permit

The ban does not apply to requesting a residence permit for newborns and for the purpose of family reunification.

Yes, you can, however, you must comply with a lot of conventions stipulated by Turkish law.

The nuances that must be observed when applying for citizenship by investment in real estate:

1️⃣ To reach the $400,000 price threshold (or equivalent), cadastral value, not market value, is taken into account.

If you are investing in real estate in Turkey with the aim of subsequently obtaining citizenship of this republic, be sure to immediately notify the real estate agency with which you are acquiring real estate about your goals.

2️⃣ Several properties may participate in the program, the total cadastral value of which is $400,000.

3️⃣ Mandatory encumbrance must be imposed on the prohibition of the sale of the property within the next three years from the date of the transaction.

If there are multiple properties in the program to meet the $400,000 threshold, then an encumbrance must be placed on each property. The encumbrance is imposed at the time of the transaction, so if the encumbrance was not imposed at the time of purchase, and later you decide to include this object in the “total mass” for citizenship, then, unfortunately, this will not work.

4️⃣ Only a citizen of Turkey or a legal entity registered in the republic can be a seller of a property purchased for the purpose of obtaining citizenship. If the property is purchased from a foreigner, then it does not “count”.

5️⃣ Each property can only participate in the program once. If, after obtaining citizenship, this property is sold to a foreigner three years later, the new foreign buyer will not be able to include this property in the program for obtaining citizenship.

6️⃣ To conclude a transaction, in addition to the standard examination, it is necessary to order a special appraisal examination (second independent examination) to determine the value of the object. We remind you that the location, area, age of the building, infrastructure, etc. affect the determination of the cost.

Previously purchased objects without such an examination do not “count” the total amount required to obtain citizenship in a simplified manner.

7️⃣ The payment in full must go to the seller’s account with the obligatory indication of the purpose of payment “for the acquisition of citizenship”. Payment can be in any currency. The estimated value is indicated in national currency, the exchange rate is determined on the day of the transaction.

8️⃣ Close relatives (spouse, minor children) can apply for citizenship together with the investor.

Turkey is known as a resort country with a mild Mediterranean climate, stunning nature, rich cuisine and hospitable people. But its advantages are not only in the weather and culture. Investors become citizens of Turkey in order to get prospects for profitable investments, business development, and the purchase of liquid real estate.

Benefits of Turkish Citizenship:
1️⃣ Visa-free travel. Turkish citizens travel visa-free to 111 countries around the world. Among them are Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore – Russians do not have visa-free entry to these countries.

2️⃣ The opportunity to apply for an E2 investor visa in the USA and move there with the whole family. Turkey and the United States have signed an agreement on issuing this type of visa. The E2 visa is non-immigrant – it cannot be used to obtain a green card and apply for citizenship. It is valid for 5 years, after which it can be renewed for 2 years. There is no minimum investment requirement for the E2 visa. If you increase investment in the American economy to $ 900,000 or create 10 jobs, you can get an EB5 visa and a green card that opens the way to citizenship.

3️⃣ Convenient conditions for obtaining. To become a Turkish citizen, you do not need to renounce your current citizenship. Investors do not take exams on the knowledge of the language or the history of the country. Also, the investment program does not oblige the applicant to live in Turkey in order to obtain or maintain status.

4️⃣ Social guarantees. Citizens of Turkey get the opportunity for free (under insurance) to be treated in the country’s clinics or study at universities. There are also no restrictions on the inheritance of real estate and assets in the country.

5️⃣ The prospect of becoming an EU citizen. Turkey claims to join the European Union and is negotiating visa-free trips to the Schengen area.

Residence permit in Turkey (permit, ikamet) provides its holders with the following benefits:

1️⃣ Permanent residence in the Republic of Turkey during the entire period of validity of the ikamet, and not only within the borders of visa-free it

2️⃣ Service in public and private medical institutions of the republic under an insurance policy (there are very profitable insurance programs)

3️⃣ Getting free education for children in public educational institutions

4️⃣ Purchasing a car and obtaining a driver’s license

5️⃣ Obtaining the possibility of mortgage lending on more favorable terms

6️⃣ Opening accounts in Turkish banks

The following documents are required to apply for a residence permit on lease:

1️⃣ A copy of the notarized translation of the international passport

2️⃣ A copy of the notarized lease agreement

3️⃣ A copy of the TAPU of the owner (landlord) of the apartment (document of ownership)

4️⃣ Copy of kimlik (identity document) of the owner

5️⃣ Biometric photos of the residence permit applicant

6️⃣ Copy of health insurance for the duration of the requested ikamet

7️⃣ TIN from the Turkish tax

8️⃣ Extract from e-Devlet on the registration of the applicant at the address of the rental housing

9️⃣ Receipts for water or electricity issued in the name of the tenant

1️⃣0️⃣ Numbering (certificate containing information about the type and detailed address of the leased property)

1️⃣1️⃣ Turkish bank statement for three months

1️⃣2️⃣ State duty payment receipt