Residence Permit via Property: Four Alanya Neighbourhoods Reopen
Since June 2026, addresses in Mahmutlar, Kestel, Avsallar and Kargıcak can again be used for first-time property-based residence permit applications. What changed and what to verify before you buy.
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Key points
- As of June 2026, homes in Mahmutlar, Kestel, Avsallar and Kargıcak in Alanya are again accepted for first-time residence permit (İkamet) applications based on property ownership.
- These neighbourhoods had been restricted for such applications since 2022.
- Representatives of the Presidency of Migration Management (Göç İdaresi) confirmed the change at a briefing hosted by the Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ALTSO) on 12 June 2026.
- Approval is not automatic: every file is still assessed individually.
As of 16 June 2026. Rules and minimum values may change.
The background in brief
Owning a residential property in Turkey can be the basis for applying for a residence permit. In recent years, however, certain neighbourhoods were closed to new applications of this kind, meaning an address there could no longer be used for a first application. Buyers could still purchase in these areas, but not rely on the home to obtain a new permit.
What changed in June 2026
The change concerns address eligibility only. For each of Mahmutlar, Kestel, Avsallar and Kargıcak, the status moved from "restricted since 2022" to "available for property-based residence permit applications". This is mainly relevant for buyers who put their plans on hold during the 2022–2025 restrictions.
Eligible address does not mean approved permit
Göç İdaresi continues to review applications one by one. On the date you apply, the following must meet the rules then in force:
- your personal documents and health insurance
- proof of financial means
- the property details and your address registration
- the requirements for the property itself
At the time of the source, the property had to be residential and used by the applicant as their own home, with a purchase value of at least the equivalent of USD 200,000 in Turkish lira at the time of acquisition, evidenced by the Tapu (title deed) records. Always check the minimum value that applies on your application date.
Side and Manavgat: check the specific address
The announcement covers four neighbourhoods in Alanya only. It says nothing about addresses in Side, Manavgat or other parts of our region. If a residence permit is part of your plan, have the current status of the exact address verified before you pay a deposit – not after the purchase.
What to verify before signing
- Tapu and ownership details
- Property value, valuation report (ekspertiz) and official value
- Unit details and property type
- Address registration and correct address data
- Structural and technical condition
- The residence permit requirements valid on the day you apply
Market outlook: more choice, selective prices
Demand is expected to turn first to ready homes with a clean Tapu, an eligible address, a compliant value, good condition and reasonable maintenance fees. Price effects are likely to differ: well-documented homes in strong locations may attract more interest, while older buildings with paperwork or management issues will remain harder to sell.
Looking for a home that fits your residence plans? Browse our properties for sale or contact us at our office in Side, and we will go through the address questions with you before anything becomes binding.
Note: This article is general information, not legal advice. Residence permits are granted solely at the discretion of the competent Turkish authorities.
