Breaking News - 8 Regions of Istanbul Closed for Residence Permit

[@salmaabdulmajeed9888]

Thanks for your update.

[@aymansaad7867]

thank you, please keep the good work.

[@lakschu629]

Thanks for the Video. What If I bought the apartment in a closed regions before they closed it? Will I still be able to get a residence permit?

[@ThinkTurkey]

Yes

[@AminaMourchid]

@@ThinkTurkeybrother what if I already have an apartment in Eyup sultan from 2021 and I have a residence permit but then I want to live in Basaksehir for children’s school? Is it possible? Many agency said I need to have a permit to live in Basaksehir

[@Blessed381]

So Izmir is not included? I was told that older adults is easier to get a 6 month Residence permit. I don’t want to work it Turkey, I’m retired and wanted to live for 6 months, so I want the live in Turkey for 6 months and return to my home in 🇺🇸 USA.

[@ThinkTurkey]

Yes you can do that via purchasing a small property in Turkey. This allows you to live 6 months in Turkey without any hassle.

[@leopercipied2741]

Does this change the CBI for these restricted areas?

[@ThinkTurkey]

CBI remains open and unaffected by these restrictions. You can buy anywhere for $400k worth of properties or property and apply for CBI.

[@Carolinapetroska]

Hi. Can you do the same for Antalya please ? I have heard the best areas are closed now.

[@ThinkTurkey]

Still open areas in Antalya, do get in touch for info wa.me/[phone]

[@maimonaatif7776]

Assalamu alaykum brother, can you tell me if areas like Uzumlu is also included in the areas banned for residency permits?

[@ThinkTurkey]

Wsalams brother, Uzumlu in Fethiye? Pls get in touch for more info wa.me/[phone]

[@soothingsounds623]

Hi - can I apply for a Long Term Residence Permit in other cities in Turkey as a remote worker?

[@ThinkTurkey]

You’ll have to purchase property to get a residence permit now

[@Ea-nn7eh]

God bless brother

[@O.1404h]

Thank you brother. Please could you give an advice by giving a comparison between buying property in Turkiye through a) property agent only vs b) your own lawyer and more directly with the property owner.? Thank you

[@ThinkTurkey]

Good question. In short get someone who knows their stuff and someone you can trust ideally (basically me :)) to act on behalf of your best interests - whether it’s a lawyer, agent, consultant, etc. Most properties (98%*) are advertised through agents so hard to go directly to owner but we can try in some cases. Get in touch here :) wa.me/[phone]

[@pepper2304]

Another guy said you can buy $400k of property for citizenship in beyoglu for example. Can you post the list. Every area is gone except kadikoy.

[@ThinkTurkey]

For citizenship still you can buy. Please get in touch for more info wa.me/[phone]

[@MF-st6fo]

Does this effect foreigners who want to rent an office in those areas of Istanbul, for the purpose of establishing an LLC?

[@ThinkTurkey]

It doesn’t prohibit you from renting offices. Only for residency purposes those areas are closed.

[@simino2320]

Hi. I am looking to buy apartment 2+1 in alanya around and be resident or if we can buy pice of land to build villa 100sqm if u can help us Please let’s us to know we will be there in May please help us !

[@ThinkTurkey]

Yes ofcourse pls send me a msg wa.me/[phone]

[@DaniyalZeX7]

Hey bro I’m a Canadian citizen would I be able to get a residence permit by opening a business (restaurant). I know that now they don’t give short residence easily especially to some nationalities, wondering if you have any information on this

[@ThinkTurkey]

Hey there! Unfortunately not any more, unless you plan to hire 5 local hires within the 1st year of your business itself. You have to buy real estate now for min 75k USD to qualify to live in Turkey.

[@hanialturk5981]

You are better off playing blackjack in Vegas than opening any kinda business there.

[@jmudikun]

😂😂😂​@@hanialturk5981

[@amintheexplorer8164]

Thanks for the update. I am looking forward to move to Turkey. I am a software Engineer with 11+ years of experience. Also, I have played cricket for more that 14 years. Turkey is working on promoting cricket and I am looking forward to contribute if things go well. I have coaching certification as well. Will be in touch with you to get more information. Thank you, you are doing a great job. 😇✌️

[@ThinkTurkey]

Excellent! Please do get in touch looking forward to speaking with you :) wa.me/[phone]

[@ThinkTurkey]

@Darkhorse Cloud it would restart as a new one. Even if you let your permit expire by mistake and had to reapply as a new application they may in most cases deny it. If you want to keep your permit then keep your property as is and renew your permit before it reaches full expiration date.

[@Xplorer22]

Hi bro, thanks for the useful info. Have you any idea if RP is still issued to owners of newly established LLC’s? If yes, is in country residency (Turkey) necessary to maintain a valid RP and a bank account?

[@ThinkTurkey]

Not possible unless you hire 5 locals on your payroll, then you can get a work permit (acts as RP also) for yourself in company name. In country residence not necessary to maintain RP, LLC, or bank account.

[@cardsops]

Hi, can you give me contacts of few good immigration law firms available in antalya for family residence.

[@ThinkTurkey]

Please get in touch wa.me/[phone]

[@mrkhoros]

Is citizenship by investment guaranteed? How long does it take these days?

[@ThinkTurkey]

Yes it is and it takes 3-6 months to process on average

[@Andrea-mo6hj]

If I have a work visa I can get the residence permit ?

[@ThinkTurkey]

If you have a job offer, the company will issue work permit for you which is also the residence permit

[@sufiyansayeed997]

Thanks for the information brother ! I will be moving to Istanbul in April 2023 for work. Work permit is being issued by my employer. Does this mean I can rent an apartment in Esenyurt ? I have already spoken with an apartment owner in Esenyurt who has agreed to rent it (With proper rental contract). Will that be fine ? Or will it be a problem when applying for RP/Ikamet ? Thanks.

[@ThinkTurkey]

Congrats on your job! If he is applying for work permit, then it shouldn't be a problem. You might need a letter from your employer to show as proof.

[@sufiyansayeed997]

@@ThinkTurkey Thank you. But I think I would not be able to do the Nufus registration. As they wouldn't accept my application.

[@kimkardashiansdaddy2744]

Im Turkish but i dont have the Turkish citizenship, can i still live there?

[@ThinkTurkey]

If you can prove your Turkish origins you can apply for citizenship

[@ibrahimhassan206]

Bro, you can't see the writing on the wall? They want your investment, just not you.... Lol

[@ThinkTurkey]

😂 Well partly correct, they are filtering the kind of ppl they want. Istanbul has changed a lot in past 5 years and unfortunately not in a good way. I stand behind their decision to do this. Hopefully good will come out of this for the country isA 🙏

[@ibrahimhassan206]

Yeah bro, I just feel it's a really bad time to invest in a country like this right now... What other countries do you know that's also doing this?

[@ThinkTurkey]

@@ibrahimhassan206 bad time to invest? Oh it’s def the opposite. Huge shortage of homes in Turkey, and the demand is incredible, people are flocking to put their money in real estate in Turkey (esp locals and even foreigners). I don’t see it slowing down for the next 5 years. Do you know why they closed residence permits in Istanbul in many areas? Due to too many foreigners coming in and buying property or renting. So now there will be a better balance and foreigners will be more spread out rather than concentrated in certain regions.

[@sadikaahmed9317]

Jzk brother

[@hanialturk5981]

Give me your money then buzz off. What a scam. Who would be crazy to invest in a country that changes its law everyday against the interest of investors.

[@ThinkTurkey]

It is in the best interests of the country. Certain regions had to be closed off due to too many foreigners in that region. I agree with their decision. If you don't, then you are free to invest elsewhere ofcourse.