Temporary Relocation To Turkey For Work Or Study: What To Know
Staying in Turkey for months to work or study requires the right permits and a legal address. Ikamet guides you through every step of the process.
Read MoreResidence permits, citizenship by investment, and expat insurance — handled by Turkey's most experienced immigration team since 2013. 99% approval record.
What We Do
Short-term, long-term, family, and digital nomad permits. All Turkey locations.
4–8 wks
typical timeline
Turkish citizenship by real estate investment. Passport to 110+ countries visa-free.
$400k
minimum investment
Health, foreign plate, home and travel insurance for expats in Turkey.
24hr
policy issuance
Property selection qualifying for residency and citizenship in Turkey.
$200k+
qualifying value
What Clients Say
Results obtained by clients under the Ikamet programme, working with one of our specialist consultants.
"Ikamet made the entire Turkish citizenship process seamless. From document preparation to approval, their team was with us at every step. We received our passports in under 5 months."
Michael R.
United Kingdom
"Professional, transparent, and genuinely expert. We invested in Turkish real estate through Ikamet and the process was flawless. Our residence permits arrived exactly on schedule."
Anna K.
Germany
"After trying another agency unsuccessfully, Ikamet secured our family's citizenship within 6 months. The compliance team is exceptional and always available when we needed them."
David L.
South Africa
Free Tools
Check if a specific neighbourhood or district is open for new residence permits. Interactive Istanbul map with live district status. The most comprehensive open/closed districts tool available.
Enter your entry date. See exactly how many days remain before you must exit Turkey. Live countdown with WhatsApp alert option.
Live CounterTotal costs for citizenship by investment including property, legal, and government fees.
CalculatorPersonalised checklist based on your nationality, permit type, and family situation.
GeneratorYour assigned immigration office by district. Hours, address, what to bring.
FinderDo you meet the financial requirements for your permit type? Instant answer.
CheckerNever Miss a Deadline
Free WhatsApp and email alerts at 90, 60, 30, and 14 days before your expiry. For permits, insurance, passports, and visas.
Live 90-Day Rule Tracker
The Ikamet Process
Step-by-step guidance ensuring compliance requirements are met and your chance of success is maximised at every milestone.
We assess your eligibility and identify the optimal programme for your goals.
Our compliance team compiles and verifies every required document before submission.
Full background verification ensuring a clean, fully compliant application.
We handle all administrative filings, AKS address registrations, and appointments.
Your permit, card, or passport issued and delivered. Welcome to your new life.
Articles & News
Staying in Turkey for months to work or study requires the right permits and a legal address. Ikamet guides you through every step of the process.
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