Property-Owner Residence Permit

Eligibility

• Registered tapu in the applicant's own name (or jointly with spouse) for a residential property in Türkiye.
• Property valued at or above the current PMM threshold (verify current figure — varies by province).
• Property is in a mahalle (neighbourhood) NOT closed to new foreign residence registrations under the kapalı mahalle list.
• Property is used for the applicant's own accommodation (rented-out or commercial properties do not qualify).
• Standard short-term tests: passport, insurance, financial means, address registration.
• Family members of the property owner must apply under the family permit subtype — not under Article 31(b).

Documents required

• Tapu (title deed) in original, with the most recent valuation rapor (ekspertiz raporu) attached if the threshold rule applies.
• DASK earthquake-insurance policy and utility-bill subscription proving the property is in active use.
• Standard short-term documents: passport, photos, insurance, financial-means evidence.
• Address registration (the property address) at NVI.
• If joint ownership, marriage certificate or co-owner consent.

Application process

1. 1

   Confirm the property is eligible

   Check the mahalle against the current restricted-districts list, and confirm the property valuation meets the current PMM threshold for that province.

2. 2

   Register your address at NVI using the property

   Visit the Nüfus Müdürlüğü with the tapu and register the property as your residence (yerleşim yeri).

3. 3

   Apply via e-ikamet selecting Article 31(b)

   Upload the tapu, valuation report (if applicable), DASK and utility bills. Book the appointment.

4. 4

   Pay the harç and card fee

   Standard short-term fees apply.

5. 5

   Attend the appointment with originals

   Bring the original tapu, valuation report and utility bills. The officer confirms ownership and active use.

6. 6

   Renew on each cycle while you continue to own the property

   Renewals are typically straightforward as long as the tapu, valuation and mahalle status remain valid. Sale of the property triggers a status change — you cannot continue on Article 31(b) once you no longer own.

Validity and renewal

Up to 2 years per grant under Article 33. Renewable as long as you continue to own the qualifying property and the mahalle remains open. Sale of the property terminates eligibility — you must convert to another subtype within 10 days under Article 21.

Fees

Standard short-term harç and card fee. Both reset yearly. The valuation rapor itself carries a fee paid to the SPK-licensed valuer (set by market). All figures verify with current goc.gov.tr and SPK schedules.

Common rejection reasons

• Mahalle on the restricted-districts (kapalı mahalle) list.
• Property valuation below the current threshold.
• Tapu not in the applicant's name or commercial-classified property.
• Property not used for personal accommodation (rented out, vacant, used commercially).
• Valuation report from an unlicensed valuer or older than 3 months.

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