A special indefinite status for high-skilled professionals, senior software engineers, researchers, and strategic investors under International Labour Force Law No. 6735.
Under Article 11 of the International Labour Force Law No. 6735, the Turquoise Card grants highly qualified professionals, tech engineers, scientists, and foreign investors indefinite work and residence rights in Turkey, comprehensive family residence permits, and a clear pathway to Turkish citizenship following a 3-year transition period.
From software architects to angel investors and academics; explore their new career and investment journey in Turkey.
“I relocated my German software company's hub to Istanbul Maslak Technopark. The Turquoise Card process under Law 6735 granted me and my family indefinite work rights and a 100% developer tax exemption.”
Senior Cloud Architect & Software Entrepreneur
Germany (Munich) → Istanbul Maslak
“I made a direct investment of $1.5M in Turkish technology ventures. Under the investor category, our Turquoise Card application was approved in 42 days. The VIP pre-assessment was flawless.”
Angel Investor & Venture Capital Executive
Dubai (UAE) → Istanbul Financial Center
“I transferred from Oxford University to a healthcare AI laboratory at METU Technopolis. I scored 92 points on the academic rubric. My spouse's dependent card was processed within the same week.”
AI & Biotechnology Researcher
UK (Oxford) → METU Technopolis Ankara
Our eligibility audit verifies your degrees, international tenure, contract values, and citations to ensure your portfolio surpasses the official 70-point statutory threshold.
From university degrees and police clearances to civil status certificates: complete management of Hague Apostille certifications, consular verifications, and sworn Turkish notarization.
Turquoise Cards are granted with an initial 3-year provisional term monitored by a designated Ministry Specialist. We prepare your annual audit dossiers and file for permanent indefinite conversion within the final 180 days.
Tailored for scale-ups and multinationals relocating dev teams: bypass the 5:1 Turkish employee quota, access 100% Technopark corporate tax breaks, and secure indefinite work authorization for key engineers.
Istanbul is Turkey's premier economic engine, hosting over 15 major Technoparks (including ITU ARI and Yildiz Technopark), the Istanbul Financial Center (IFC), and vibrant international communities.
Antalya offers 300 days of sunshine, lower operating costs than European capitals, and strategic access to international markets via Antalya Airport and the Western Mediterranean Technopark.
As the capital of Turkey, Ankara houses the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. It is the premier national cluster for defense-tech, aerospace, and biomedical engineering anchored by METU Technopark and Bilkent Cyberpark.
Izmir combines a relaxed European coastal lifestyle with robust tech infrastructure centered around Teknopark Izmir (IZTECH) and the Urla Innovation Valley.
Designed for world-class innovators and investors who require frictionless European-Asian mobility.
Unlike standard 1-year renewable work permits tied to specific Turkish employers, the Turquoise Card provides independent, perpetual authorization to engage in employment or incorporate ventures.
Your spouse and children under 18 receive Turquoise Card Relative Cards (Yakın Kartı), granting them unrestricted residence rights throughout your card's tenure with no standalone visa filings.
Following the 3-year transition period, holders can petition for Turkish citizenship under Article 11, without being subject to standard foreign work permit restrictions or interruptions.
The Turquoise Card grants British highly-skilled professionals, researchers, and investors indefinite work and residence authorization in Turkey, along with family residence privileges. As the UK is a Hague Apostille member, certified UK credentials require only apostille endorsement without consular legalization.
Russian high-tech professionals, scientists, and business founders can secure indefinite Turkish work and residency via the Turquoise Card. Official Russian diplomas and criminal records require an Apostille stamp, which Turkey recognizes directly under the Hague Convention.
Iranian nationals with advanced degrees, recognized scientific contributions, or significant investment capital can obtain Turkey's prestigious Turquoise Card. Because Iran is not a Hague Apostille party, documents require Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) attestation and Turkish Consular legalization.
Senior software engineers and AI/cloud architects enjoy preferential evaluation under Turkey's Turquoise Card point system. Qualified applicants with advanced degrees, recognized technical achievements, or above-average salary history can secure indefinite work authorization and immediate family residency.
The Turquoise Card offers international investors a flexible, business-friendly alternative to standard citizenship-by-investment, providing perpetual residency, full commercial enterprise freedom, and streamlined family residency.
Foreign researchers and scientists with doctoral degrees, international peer-reviewed publications (SCI/SSCI), and recognized patent portfolios receive top-tier evaluation under the Turquoise Card system.
Simulate your official qualification score against Ministry criteria, test the 70-point threshold, and identify dossier gaps.
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