Moving to Türkiye need not be solo; here is how to bring the whole family.
- Its Eurasian location gives Türkiye a key trade and geopolitical role.
- The country is rich in Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman heritage.
- It offers beautiful coasts, ancient ruins and striking landscapes.
An application needs a passport, personal documents and proof of the investment.
The residence permit renews while housing or investment conditions are maintained.
Sponsoring a spouse
A spouse is naturalised under the main applicant's file.
Türkiye allows dual nationality after naturalisation.
Consult a specialist to complete the process under current rules.
Children and schooling
International students may work part-time under set rules.
The learning environment is multicultural, blending East and West.
The student-visa process is relatively straightforward.
Sponsoring parents
Foreigners can obtain a residence permit (ikamet) when renting or buying a home in Türkiye.
Citizenship by investment is the region's fastest naturalisation route.
Children under 18 are naturalised together with their parents.
Dependant benefits
Healthcare is well developed and known for good-value medical tourism.
- Istanbul has a large international community and is easy to settle into.
- Factor in currency swings when planning finances.
- Food is delicious, varied and reasonably priced.
- Urban transport is developed, with a metro and cross-strait ferries.
- Newcomers should learn a few Turkish phrases for convenience.
Extra costs and steps
The whole family, including spouse and children under 18, is naturalised together.
Türkiye permits dual citizenship, so applicants can keep their original nationality.
The programme requires no residence or Turkish-language test.
Need a tailored roadmap?
Viking Global Group walks with you from paperwork to settlement. Call +849.219.219.88 or email [email protected] for a free consultation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my whole family?
Spouse and child sponsorship rules are detailed above.
Can my children study for free?
Children's education access is described above.
Is sponsoring parents hard?
Parent-sponsorship conditions are clarified above.
What does each dependant add?
Extra costs and steps per member are noted above.
Information is for reference and may change under the latest official policy. Please contact us for current regulations.
