The difference between tourist and real estate residence in Türkiye

There is a big difference between tourism and real estate residence in Turkey, the goals and conditions differ for both, knowing that real estate residency obliges to buy a property, while tourist residence has multiple goals, so in this comprehensive article we will highlight the difference between the two residences and how to apply and obtain them, and what distinguishes them and the similarities between the two residences.

The difference between tourist and real estate residence in Turkey

There is a great demand to enter Turkish territory for different reasons for each person and different ways to apply for residency, and even according to the type of residence, in order to visit Turkey or live in it in search of better living conditions or even invest and work on its territory, so Turkish laws stipulate other forms of residence in Turkey other than the entry visa, including tourist residence and real estate residence in Turkey,  As for the difference between these two types of residences, it is:

Length of stay

Tourist residence is granted for a limited period and is also subject to cancellation or change according to the laws imposed by the Turkish government due to the changing circumstances.

As for real estate residency, it is granted for an unlimited period and there is no law to cancel it as long as the title deed exists.

Applying for residency

When applying for tourist residency, the lease contract must be available.

While applying for real estate residency requires the availability of the property title deed.

Purpose of obtaining residency

The goals of obtaining residency in Turkey vary, so not all types of residency suit anyone who wants it

Tourist residence permit wishes to be obtained for the purpose of starting business or for the purpose of tourism or treatment for a period exceeding 90 days

As for the goal of extracting real estate residency, it is real estate ownership on Turkish lands.

Renewal of residence

The annual renewal of a real estate residence is easier than the renewal of a tourist residency.

Real estate only needs proof of the permanence of ownership of the property on which the residence was obtained.

As for the tourist, you need a reason every time you try to renew it and follow some necessary conditions.

Tourist residence and real estate residence and the benefits of each

It is natural that you know that there are many similarities between the tourist and real estate residency, with the differences between them, but we do not hide that the real estate residence is stronger in terms of ease of access and the possibility of renewal.

Tourist accommodation in Turkey

The Turkish government in Turkey indicated that there is an alternative to the entry visa to Turkey, which is the tourist residence, as this type of residence was issued to keep pace with the current conditions in Turkey due to the large turnout of arrivals, noting that the tourist residence law is a flexible law that can be changed according to the circumstances that the country may go through.

The persons to whom tourist residency is granted are:

• People wishing to study projects and businesses within Turkey.
• Residents for tourism for more than 90 days away from the visa.
• Residents for treatment for a period exceeding 90 days.
• Arrivals to Turkey with the aim of carrying out scientific research that benefits them.
• Arrivals to Turkey with the aim of educational achievement from learning the Turkish language or even to attend educational courses.

Benefits of obtaining tourist residence in Turkey:

• Its presence is a prerequisite for obtaining a work residence permit in Turkey.
• The possibility of opening a bank account in the name of the residence holder in Turkish and international banks.
• The possibility of entering and exiting Turkey without obtaining a visa every time.
• The holder can easily enter many countries that Turkey allows you to have.
• Through tourist residency, you can obtain a Schengen visa to one of the European countries with ease.
• Facilitating the movement of businessmen and merchants on Turkish territory.
• The possibility of owning and making real estate investment in Turkey, except for some prohibited nationalities.
• The owner of the tourist residence can get a driver's license and buy a car in Turkey
• It helps easier to accept children in Turkish universities and schools.

Real estate residence in Turkey

As for real estate residence in Turkey, it is a residence granted by the Turkish state to every person who has purchased a property on Turkish territory or owned an immovable property from foreigners or Arabs, so this type of residence is granted to the owner of the property, i.e. the investor, his wife and children under the age of 18 years, knowing that its duration is between one to two years, renewable under certain conditions.

The persons to whom real estate residency is granted are:

• Everyone owns a property in Turkey, provided that the price of the property is not less than 200,000 US dollars.
• Everyone wants to invest on Turkish territory.

Benefits of obtaining real estate residency in Turkey:

• The ease of annual renewal of real estate residency is different from other types of residency.
• After eight years renewal of real estate residence in Turkey, he can obtain a long-term residence in Turkey.
• The holder can get several services such as education and health for free or at a small fee.
• Apply for Turkish citizenship, if the property price exceeds 400 thousand US dollars.

Types of residences in Turkey

The Turkish government issued laws regarding foreigners and Arabs wishing to come to Turkey, as it allowed every foreigner and Arab, except for some nationalities, to come to Turkey and obtain residencies that suit each of them, as the types of residence in Turkey were divided into several types, namely:

• Tourist accommodation
• Real Estate Residency
• Student Residence
• Family residence
• Work Residency
• Humanitarian cases Residency
• Permanent Residency

As each type of residence obliges the applicant to certain and different conditions from the other, according to their duration, renewal, fees and even the advantages of each of them.

In conclusion: In this article, we have talked in detail about both tourist and real estate residences and the difference between them, if you have any questions regarding residence in Turkey, you can contact us, we will answer all your questions.

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