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Turkey Residence Permit Fees 2026: Full Cost Breakdown
The residence permit (Ikamet) is the first hurdle for anyone moving to Turkey. The good news: the government fees are surprisingly low. Here's exactly what you'll pay in 2026 — and where agencies quietly overcharge.
The government fees
Residence permit tax (Harç)~$25 first month + $5/mo
Card fee (Belge Bedeli), flatTL 964
Health insurance (age 18–65)TL 2,800–7,000 / yr
Single-entry visa (first-timers)TL 9,376
Bottom line
Most Western nationals pay roughly $80–90 in the residence permit fee (Harç) for a full year, plus the TL 964 card fee and insurance. Anyone charging you hundreds "for the permit" is charging for convenience — not the state fee.
The process, in 7 steps
1. Apply online via the e-ikamet system
2. Prepare documents (passport, tax number, insurance, address)
3. Book your appointment at the immigration office
4. Attend, submit biometrics and documents
5. Pay the residence permit fee (Harç) and card fee
6. Register your address (Adres Kaydi)
7. Receive your permit card by post
Where agencies overcharge
The residence permit fee (Harç) and card fee above are fixed state fees — no agency can make these cheaper. What you're actually paying for with an agency is appointment booking, document review and accompanying you to the office. That convenience is genuinely useful for a first-timer — just know what part of the bill is the state fee and what part is the service.
Want the full breakdown?
Download the free PDF guide — the full fee table, the 7-step process, and exactly where agencies overcharge.
Fees are general information as of 2026 and can change. Confirm current amounts on the official e-ikamet system before paying.