Answer
The legal basis is the short-term residence permit under Article 31/1-b of Law No. 6458. Since 16.10.2023 the property value nationwide must generally be at least the equivalent of USD 200,000. The title deed must be registered as a dwelling, an occupancy permit (iskan) is required in practice, and the property must be held in the individual's name. A company title deed does not qualify. Commercial units and vacant plots generally do not qualify for this type of residence permit.
The title deed may be open while residence is closed. Neighbourhood/address restrictions are administrative and are checked live on e-İkamet. An announcement was made on 10.06.2026 that the quota had been lifted; the decision could be reversed.
A family from the Netherlands should not assume “we bought a home, so residence is automatic”.
If residence is the goal, İnterkon Realty Group separates the title deed type and the address from the start. The residence decision is made by the Presidency of Migration Management.
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