Cost of taking a residence permit in Turkey 2025
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Author: Attorney Cihat BALTAŞ / Istanbul / 15.10.2024
How much does it cost to obtain a residence permit?
We will explain the costs of obtaining a residence permit in Turkey. However, we should immediately say that the figures we will give about the costs of obtaining a residence permit in Turkey are the figures we have compiled for you from the applications we have made and these figures are the average cost calculation of obtaining a residence permit.
These figures will give you an idea about the cost of obtaining a residence permit in Turkey and will make your work easier and help you make your plans.
2025 cost of obtaining a residence permit in Turkey has been calculated to give you an idea;
Residence permit cost table 2025
| Residence permit card tax | 810 Türkish Liras ( 22,5 $ ) |
| Residence permit fee tax | 2000 – 3000 Türkish Liras ( 55,5 $ ) |
| Passport translation and notarization | 2500 Türkish Liras ( 70,5 $ ) |
| Health insurance | 2800 Türkish Liras ( 80 $ ) |
| Taking a photo | 300 Türkish Liras ( 9 $ ) |
| Rent an apartment (real estate, lawyer, rent, deposito) | 158.000 Türkish Liras ( 4390 $ ) |
| Total Price | 4630 $ |
The price of “Rent an apartment” in the table above may have seemed high for you. We have calculated this price according to the flat with a monthly rental price of 30.000 Turkish Liras. It is possible that you can find an apartment with a lower or higher rental price. Prices may vary according to the monthly payment of the apartment you will find.
The costs we have explained above are valid for obtaining a short-term residence permit. Costs vary in cases such as obtaining a family residence permit, obtaining a student residence permit.
We will try to explain the details of 2025 residence permit costs in Turkey below.
Residence Permit Costs Turkey
If we explain the duration of obtaining a residence permit in Turkey, you can better calculate the cost. First of all, each foreigner who will receive a residence permit must rent an apartment and indicate in the residence permit application where he/she will stay in Turkey.
Provide an address
Of course, if you have a relative or a friend in Turkey, this person can provide you with an address. You can solve this situation by getting an Guest Commitment Letter from your friend.
In addition, the foreigner must have health insurance, pay taxes to the state and have his/her passport translated. In short, these are the cost items for obtaining a residence permit in Turkey.
Residence Permit Card Cost
You must pay the card fee for your residence permit application to the tax office. Regardless of which residence permit you apply for, you will have to pay the residence permit card fee. This fee does not change and is fixed for each residence permit application.
Residence permit card fee for 2025: 810 Turkish Lira ( 22,5 $ )
Click here for the relevant official newspaper announcement: Residence Permit Card Fee Official Gazette
Residence Permit Fee Cost
Residence permit fee varies according to countries. It is calculated according to the current dollar exchange rate and this fee amount will vary according to the dollar exchange rate at the time you apply. However, to give a general price range, it varies between 800 – 1500 Turkish Lira.
2025 Residence permit fee fee : 2000 – 3000 Türkish Liras ( 55,5 $ )
Citizens of the Czech Republic, Denmark, Ireland, Kosovo, Kosovo, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Syria and Turkmenistan have not paid residence permit fees since 2011 as per mutual agreement.
Passport Translation and Notarization Cost
You will need your passport translation when applying for a residence permit in Turkey. Your passport must be translated by a sworn translator of the state and then certified by a notary public.
Passport translation 1000 Turkish Lira
Notary Approval : 1200 Turkish Lira
Total: 2500 Turkish Lira ( 70 $ )
Health Insurance Costs
The cost of health insurance varies depending on the age and type of residence.
Cost of health insurance: 2800 Turkish Lira( 82 $ ) (Updated 19.01.2025)
Below is an example of a health insurance policy dated 13.10.2024. It is not very difficult to get health insurance. You can search Google by saying “I want to get health insurance for foreigners”, consult reliable insurance companies or get help from an insurance agency. You can also get paid support from BaltaşGlobal for getting insurance.
Biometric Photo Cost
2 Biometric photographs: 300 Turkish Lira ( 8 $ )
If you live in Turkey, you can have a photo taken by going to any photographer and asking for a biometric photo. Usually, the photos you have taken are delivered to you in 10 minutes on the same day. It will also be good for you to ask for a digital photo of the photo. Digital photos must be uploaded to the system during the residence permit application.
Cost of renting an apartment in Turkey
If you want to get a residence permit in Turkey, you need to show an address during the application and you can apply for a residence permit through this address.
If you have an address and do not need to show an address, you do not need to calculate this title as a cost at this point. If you need an address for a residence permit, then you should rent a house.
Cost of renting a house: 30.000 Turkish Liras for renting a house for a month.
1 Rent Realtor fee : 30.000 Turkish Lira
2 Rent Deposit: 60.000 Turkish Lira
1 Rent in advance : 30.000 Turkish Lira
1Rent Money Attorney’s Fees : 30.000 Turkish Lira
Making a Lease Contract at the Notary : 6000 + 2000(translator fee) Turkish Lira
Total cost of providing address space: 158.000 Turkish Lira ( 4550 $ )
Sample notarized lease agreement for residence permit:
Do you have any questions? Please feel free to contact us from the contact section. Your questions are answered confidentially and quickly.
Making a Lease Contract at the Notary Prices
The average price of a lease contract in 2025 will be 6000 TL, as it may vary depending on the notary.
If the foreign person who will make the lease contract does not know Turkish, then you need to get translator support. We can say that the average translator support in 2025 is around 2000 TL
Attorney Fee
It should be noted that there is no obligation to apply for a residence permit with a lawyer, you can also do the procedures individually.
If you apply for your residence permit through a lawyer, in addition to the fees mentioned above, a lawyer’s fee is also added. Prices vary according to the type of residence to be obtained, if you want to apply for a residence permit with a lawyer, you can get a price quote by contacting us via the contact tab.
Scope of BaltaşGlobal attorney services;
*Preparation of all documents listed above
*Address registration procedures for individuals, assistance in rent transactions
*Providing security against fraudsters, which are frequently encountered in residence applications
*Payment of taxes due during residency procedures
*Provision of health insurance
*Applying for a residence permit online at the Immigration Administration
*Delivery of the documents together with the person who will receive a residence permit on the day of the appointment with the immigration authority
*Providing an English-speaking lawyer and interpreter support in all transactions
*Communication and answering your questions until you receive your residence permit card.
*Preparation of the necessary documents according to the type of residence permit. “Preparation of Tourism Travel Plan” if you are applying for tourism residence.
Note: Residence permit applications do not have to be made with a lawyer, you can apply for a residence permit if you know how the procedures are done. However, making the applications on your own will take your time. We advise you to get help from lawyers to minimize the possibility of rejection of your residence permit applications and to make your application quickly and smoothly. You can contact us from the contact tab to get information about the subject from BaltaşGlobal lawyer staff.
