Visas and residency in Turkey, explained against the Presidency of Migration Management: which permit fits a founder or employee, the income and investment
Moving yourself or a team to Turkey runs through its immigration authority, on rules separate from company law.
Company filings and tax returns generally require a licensed accountant (SMMM or YMM), and legal work requires a lawyer registered with a Turkish bar. Permits here run through the Presidency of Migration Management, and the guides below walk through which permit fits a founder or employee, the income and investment thresholds, processing times, and the path from permit to longer-term residence for Turkey specifically.
Understand Turkey's citizenship by investment program with details on eligibility, investment options, and application processes.
Review the various residency permit options for business owners in Turkey along with their application processes.
Navigate the process for obtaining a work permit in Turkey as a foreign entrepreneur, covering types, costs, and renewal details.
