Residence Permit
Turkey Residence Permit Cost Calculator
Estimate application fees, mandatory health insurance, card fees, document costs and family-member totals for a Turkish residence permit.
How much does a Turkish residence permit cost?
Total cost depends on nationality, permit type, duration and the number of family members. The main components are: government fees per person, the residence card fee, a translation/notary buffer for the document pack, a city processing buffer and (optional) private health insurance for the requested duration.
What costs should foreigners expect?
- Government fee — varies by nationality and duration; children pay roughly 60% of the adult fee.
- Card fee — flat per-person fee for the residence card itself.
- Translation / notary — for marriage, birth and other documents. Reduced for renewals.
- Private health insurance — required for most permit types; cost depends on age band and duration.
Health insurance requirement
Most Turkish residence permits require an acceptable private health insurance policy. International policies are not always accepted by the residence authority — many foreigners take out a Turkish private policy specifically for the application, even if they retain international cover separately.
Residence permit checklist
The result panel above produces a document checklist tailored to your inputs. Plan to translate and notarise key documents before flying — it's typically faster outside Türkiye than after arrival.
Common mistakes
- Buying international insurance the residence authority doesn't accept.
- Booking the appointment before the document pack is ready.
- Picking a 6-month permit on a first application — many cities default to 1 year regardless.
- Forgetting tax number and address registration as application prerequisites.
FAQ
Residence permit FAQ
Total cost depends on nationality, permit type, duration and family members. The calculator gives a planning estimate covering government fees, the residence card fee, a translation/notary buffer, a city processing buffer and (optional) private health insurance. Treat the displayed range as more honest than the point estimate.
For most residence permits, yes — and the policy must meet minimum coverage thresholds set by the residence authority. International policies are not always accepted; many foreigners take out a Turkish private policy specifically for the application.
Initial steps run through the e-ikamet portal, but you typically attend an in-person appointment at the regional office to submit documents and biometrics.
Processing varies by city and case load. Plan for several weeks between submitting and receiving your card. Istanbul tends to be slower than smaller cities given volume.
Many foreigners enter on a tourist visa or visa-free regime and apply for short-term residence within the allowed stay. Rules vary by nationality and recent policy — confirm specifics with the regional office or an immigration advisor.
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