Turquoise Card (Turkuaz Kart)
Turquoise Card is a residence route in Turkey (Entrepreneur). Points-based card for high-skilled workers/investors with major investment or export volume; 3-yr transition period, then indefinite. Rarely issued; criteria discretionary.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 3 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide tax as resident; 20-yr foreign-income exemption may apply.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Entrepreneur |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | — |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 0 |
| PR | 3 |
| Citizenship | 5 |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | Highly qualified professionals, investors, scientists (points-based, discretionary) |
| Tax | Worldwide tax as resident; 20-yr foreign-income exemption may apply. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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