Turquoise Card (Turkuaz Kart)
Turquoise Card is a residence route in Turkey (Unternehmer). 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.
| Kategorie | Unternehmer |
|---|---|
| Investition | — |
| Gebühren (Familie) | — |
| Einkommen / Jahr | — |
| Vermögen | — |
| Mindestaufenthalt | 0 |
| Niederlassung | 3 |
| Einbürgerung | 5 |
| Arbeit | yes |
| Berechtigt | Highly qualified professionals, investors, scientists (points-based, discretionary) |
| Steuern | Worldwide tax as resident; 20-yr foreign-income exemption may apply. |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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