What is the UAE Golden Visa?

The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residency visa (5 or 10 years) granted to investors, entrepreneurs, and skilled professionals. It starts from AED 20,000 and requires no minimum stay.

How much does company registration in Dubai cost?

Company registration in Dubai starts from AED 21,000 for a Free Zone company with 100% foreign ownership and no local sponsor required.

Can I get residency by buying property in Dubai?

Yes. Purchasing property from AED 750,000 grants a 2-year investor visa. Properties worth AED 2 million or more qualify for the Golden Visa.

Does Residency24 serve Iranian, Russian, and Arabic clients?

Yes. Residency24 provides full services in Persian, Arabic, Russian, and English with offices in Dubai, Mashhad, and Muscat.

What is the minimum investment for Turkish citizenship in 2026?

$400,000 in real estate held for 3 years is the most popular route. Bank deposit, government bonds and fixed capital routes also qualify at $500,000, or 50 employees.

Can foreigners buy freehold property in Turkey?

Yes, in most areas of Turkey, except certain restricted military or border zones. The TAPU is registered in your name and is fully transferable.

What changes in Turkey on May 1, 2026?

All real estate transactions must go through the Güvenli Ödeme Sistemi (Safe Payment System). Residence permit fees rise to $631/year or $1,857/3 years.

Does Turkey allow dual citizenship?

Yes. You keep your original passport and gain Turkish citizenship in addition.

Are family members included?

Yes — spouse and dependent children under 18 are included in the same investment with no extra minimum.

What's the difference between $200K and $400K thresholds?

$200K gives Investor Residency. $400K + 3-year hold gives full citizenship.

Can I take a Turkish mortgage as a foreigner?

Yes, but typically up to 50% LTV with rates 4–6 points above base.

What is the Safe Payment System?

From May 1, 2026, all property payments must go through bank-managed escrow that releases only after TAPU transfer.

Can I combine multiple properties to reach $400K?

Yes, residential, commercial or land combined to $400K with 3-year no-sell annotation qualifies.

Turkey Property 2026

Buy Property in Turkey 2026 — Istanbul, Antalya, Bodrum & More

Foreigners can buy freehold property across Turkey from $80,000. Two key thresholds: $200,000 for investor residency, $400,000 for citizenship. Strong capital appreciation + 5–8% rental yields.

Where foreigners are buying in 2026

Istanbul leads volume. Antalya leads tourism rentals. Bodrum leads luxury. Choose the city that matches your goal.

Istanbul

Capital · Largest market

• Bosphorus views
• Deepest resale liquidity
• European + Asian sides

From: From $140,0005–6% yield

Antalya

Mediterranean · Tourist

• Year-round tourism
• Branded resort units
• Popular with Russians

From: From $90,0006–8% yield

Bodrum

Aegean · Luxury

• Boutique villas
• Marina lifestyle
• Top summer rentals

From: From $200,0005–7% yield

Bursa

Industrial · Family

• Lower entry prices
• 1.5 hr from Istanbul
• Family-friendly

From: From $80,0005–6% yield

Izmir

Coastal · Growing

• Aegean lifestyle
• Tech scene rising
• Undervalued vs Istanbul

From: From $90,0005–7% yield

Ankara

Capital · Stable

• Government hub
• Embassy district
• Stable rental demand

From: From $85,0005–6% yield

Why Turkey property

Why buy property in Turkey in 2026

Two-tier residency unlock

$200K opens an Investor Residency. $400K opens citizenship. Same property type, different upgrade path.

Strong capital appreciation

Istanbul and major coastal cities grew 20–40% YoY. Demand from tourism, locals and digital nomads.

Genuine freehold for foreigners

Foreigners can own residential, commercial and land. TAPU is fully transferable and inheritable.

Off-plan flexibility

Off-plan units can be 20–30% cheaper than ready stock with 60-month installment plans from major developers.

Capital gains exemption

Hold for 5 years and you pay zero capital gains tax on resale — one of the best CGT regimes globally.

Rental tax friendly

Rental income under TRY 13,000/year per landlord is tax-free. Standard expenses are deductible above that.

How buying property in Turkey works

Day 1–7

Pre-screen + city selection

We confirm your goal — citizenship, residency or pure ROI — and shortlist cities and districts.

Day 7–14

Tax ID + bank account

We obtain your Turkish tax number and open a bank account so you can transfer funds legally.

Day 14–25

Property visits + reservation

Physical or virtual viewings. We negotiate price and place a reservation deposit (1–5%).

Day 21–35

SPK valuation + due diligence

Mandatory SPK appraisal report and lawyer-led title check (no liens, no debts, no encroachments).

Day 30–45

Sale contract + Safe Payment

Sign SPA. Pay through Güvenli Ödeme Sistemi (mandatory from May 2026) — escrow protects both sides.

Day 45–60

TAPU transfer + handover

Title deed transfer at the Land Registry. Keys handed over. Optional: residency or citizenship application starts.

Real costs of buying in Turkey

Indicative all-in cost on top of the property price. Same fees apply whether you go for ROI, residency or citizenship.

One-off transaction

TAPU transfer fee (4%)From $12,000
Notary + sworn translationFrom $1,500
SPK valuation reportFrom $400

Annual ownership

Property tax (urban)0.2–0.6% / yr
Property tax (non-urban)0.1–0.3% / yr
Building / DASK insuranceFrom $80 / yr

Optional add-ons

Lawyer / Power of AttorneyFrom $1,500
Property management8–12% of rent
Furnishing packFrom $8,000

Figures are 2026 indicative on a $300,000 sample property. Final cost depends on city, property type and chosen route.

How It Works

How do we get started?

4 simple steps to your result

Free Consultation

Book online or via WhatsApp — no commitment

Document Submission

Our team collects and reviews your documents

Processing & Follow-up

We follow up until results in 7-10 days

Delivery

Your residency, company, or property is ready

Buying property in Turkey — FAQ

Yes — military zones, strategic security zones and some border areas are restricted. Standard residential areas in Istanbul, Antalya, Bodrum, Bursa, Izmir and Ankara are fully open to foreigners.

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