Short-term residence permit, purpose-specific; no pure retirement/passive-income visa in Turkey

Short-term residence permit, purpose-specific; no pure retirement/passive-income visa · Turkey visa route

longTerm · last reviewed 2026-05-27 · all Turkey routes

Adjacent long-stay route exists; not a dedicated passive-income/retirement visa.

Important notes

• Turkey’s official migration page lists short-term residence permit bases and states the permit is generally issued for up to 2 years each time, except certain categories such as investment/TRNC.
• Conditions are under Article 32; applicants need a valid purpose and may need proof of financial possibility and health insurance depending on category.
• No single official passive-income threshold found for this route.
• Do not use unofficial '$500/month' thresholds as verified official figures.
• Residence permit alone is not a work permit.

Official source

Official source: Turkey official source

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Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.