Category: Retirement Visa
Overview: Turkey offers a renewable short-term residence permit for individuals with sufficient financial means or real estate ownership, allowing long-term stay without employment. This is often referred to as a de facto retirement visa.
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial means (e.g., minimum monthly income or savings), hold valid health insurance, and provide proof of accommodation in Turkey to qualify for a renewable short-term residence permit.
Processing Time: ~60 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.goc.gov.tr/residence-permits
Summary: Turkey's de facto Retirement Visa is a renewable short-term residence permit for foreigners not seeking employment. Key eligibility requires stable financial means, health insurance, and accommodation, enabling a long-term, relaxed lifestyle in Turkey.