Residence permit and Turkish citizenship

Have you become full-fledged owners of real estate in Turkey and have the opportunity to relax in your new house by the sea for the whole summer or, conversely, to winter in a warm and comfortable climate?

Or maybe you decided to move? In this case, the BETTA ESTATE company will help you in obtaining a residence permit and citizenship.

What is IKAMET?

IKAMET is a plastic card confirming a residence permit in Turkey. Ikamet can be issued for a period of 6 months to 2 years. The registration of a semi-annual icamet gives homeowners or tenants the right to enter and leave the country indefinitely.

In 2015, the procedure for obtaining a residence permit has changed somewhat: now those wishing to stay in the southern republic must submit an application electronically on the website e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr . There are two types of visa application on the main page of the Internet resource: an initial application for those who submit documents for the first time, and an extension of an existing visa.

The list of documents that must be attached to the application on IKAMET

1. TAPU is a certificate of ownership of property or a notarized long–term lease agreement.
2. A Turkish bank account with an amount of 500 USD per month.
3. Medical insurance of a Turkish insurance company, which is issued for at least 1 year.

The period for obtaining an icamet is on average 2-3 months from the date of application. You will be notified of the readiness of the plastic card via an SMS message, with information and the barcode number of the ID sent to you.

Terms of visa-free stay in Turkey for citizens of Russia and the CIS:

• Citizens of Russia and Belarus can stay in Turkey for 60 days, for holders of diplomatic passports – 90 days;

• Citizens of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan, upon entering the territory of Turkey, receive the right to stay in the state for 30 days

• Tajik citizens have the right to stay in the country for up to 30 days, holders of official passports – up to 60 days, holders of diplomatic certificates – up to 90 days, etc

• Uzbek citizens can stay in the Turkish Republic for up to 30 days, holders of diplomatic passports – up to 90 days.

Recently, traveling to different countries has become familiar to many residents of our planet, which is greatly facilitated by the visa-free regime between the powers. A person’s desire to explore the world in all its manifestations, realize himself in a career, business, get acquainted with other cultures, creativity, communicate and relax stimulates him to look for alternative places, paths and opportunities.

In Turkey, people buy or rent real estate in order to swim in the clean and warm sea all summer or overwinter in comfortable conditions. The country is also chosen for permanent residence by young people, families with children and pensioners.

For whatever reason you are here, the main thing is to get the documents right in order to live peacefully on legal terms. We are ready to help you with the preparation of all the papers. And the first step will be the design of ikamet. What is an icamete and how to issue it?

• make a new document;
• extend an existing one whose expiration date has expired.

The card can be issued for a period of six months to 24 months. The presence of the document will allow you to legally stay in the territory of the state, as well as an unlimited number of times to cross the Turkish border if necessary. How to issue a card

In order to receive an icamete, you must provide a list of documents:

1. A certificate of ownership or a lease agreement. The document must be notarized.
2. An account statement from a Turkish bank, where there will be an amount of 500 dollars per month per person.
3. Medical insurance issued by a Turkish company for a period of at least one year.

The card is issued from 2 to 3 months. The future owner will receive a message on his mobile phone about the document’s readiness. It will contain information about the card and the number of the identification barcode.

After that, two days later, a registered letter will arrive at the nearest post office, where you can track the parcel.
Visa-free stay in Turkey

You can stay in Turkey without a visa, but the period of stay in the country is limited. For Russians and Belarusians, it is 60 days. Citizens of the following CIS countries can stay in the country without a visa for 30 days:

• Tadjikistan
• Turkmenistan
• Kazakhstan
• Kyrgyzstan
• Uzbekistan

For holders of official passports, the period can be extended up to 60 days, for diplomatic passports — up to 90 days.

What does ikamet give?

Ikamet not only allows you to legally stay in Turkey, but also gives the owner a lot of bonuses. Including using the card, you can get a discount on visiting attractions, learn English and Turkish for free, and get a Schengen. This is not yet a complete list of features that can be accessed if the documents are processed correctly.

Stay in Turkey

Living and relaxing in Turkey is a great way to explore a new world. The country has a special oriental charm, while most of the population lives in accordance with secular customs familiar in European society.

Turkey is appreciated for its favorable climate. Precipitation rarely falls on the territory, there are about 280 sunny days a year. Moist and clean air from the sea mixes with the air of mountains and forests, creating favorable conditions for the treatment and prevention of diseases of the respiratory system. In the country, you can buy all seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as fresh seafood and fish, inexpensively.

In addition to the unique nature and attractions, Turkey gives guests the opportunity to build a business, get an education and develop in all areas of life.