TURKEY INVESTOR VISA

The Turkey Investor Visa provides foreign nationals with the opportunity to reside in Turkey through qualifying investment activities. This pathway is designed for investors, entrepreneurs, and business owners who wish to contribute capital to the Turkish economy while obtaining legal residency rights.

Investor residency in Turkey is governed by Turkish immigration law, foreign investment regulations, and business legislation, and is administered by the Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) in coordination with other governmental authorities.

Turkey actively encourages foreign investment under its Foreign Direct Investment Law, which guarantees equal treatment for foreign and domestic investors.

Key legal principles include:

• Freedom to invest without prior governmental approval
   
• Protection of investor rights under Turkish commercial law
   
• The ability to own businesses, shares, and assets
   
• Legal residence tied to active or qualifying investment
   

Investor residency is not an employment visa and does not automatically authorize paid employment unless additional permits are obtained.

Applicants may qualify for a Turkey Investor Visa through various lawful investment routes, including:

• Establishing a company in Turkey
   
• Purchasing shares in an existing Turkish company
   
• Capital investment registered under Turkish law
   
• Business ownership generating economic activity
   

The type, value, and sustainability of the investment play a critical role in the evaluation of the application.

Investor applicants are typically granted a short-term residence permit, which may be renewed as long as investment conditions continue to be met.

Under Turkish law:

• Residence permits must be renewed before expiration
   
• Continuous compliance with investment obligations is required
   
• Permanent or long-term residence may become available after extended legal stay
   
• Address registration and reporting obligations are mandatory
   

Failure to maintain the investment or comply with residency rules may result in permit cancellation.

Foreign investors in Turkey are subject to Turkish tax and commercial regulations, including:

• Corporate and personal tax registration (if applicable)
   
• Compliance with accounting and reporting standards
   
• Observance of local business and labor laws
   

Proper legal and tax structuring is essential to remain compliant and protect residency status.

Applicants for a Turkey Investor Visa are generally expected to demonstrate:

• Lawfully obtained investment funds
   
• Financial stability and investment capability
   
• Clear intent to reside in Turkey legally
   
• No serious criminal or immigration violations
   
• Valid passport and supporting documentation

Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee approval, as applications are reviewed individually by Turkish authorities.

We assist investors through our network of authorized agents, business consultants, and immigration lawyers in Turkey.

Through our professional partners, we help facilitate the Turkey Investor Visa process by:

• Evaluating investor eligibility and objectives
   
• Advising on compliant investment structures
   
• Coordinating documentation and legal requirements
   
• Assisting with residence permit applications
   
• Supporting applicants throughout the process via legal representatives
   

All applications are prepared in accordance with Turkish immigration, investment, and commercial laws.
Final approval decisions are made solely by Turkish government authorities.

Approval of a Turkey Investor Visa is not guaranteed and depends on Turkish immigration laws, investment regulations, and the discretion of the authorities. Providing false, incomplete, or misleading information may result in refusal or future immigration consequences.

To begin your Turkey Investor Visa process, please complete the form below and contact us.

Through our agents and legal partners, we will review your information and guide you toward the appropriate investment and residency pathway in Turkey.

Complete the form below to start your application and contact us for further details.