{"id":9006,"date":"2025-09-15T03:47:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T00:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gnbtqytp2s.onrocket.site\/makaleler\/turquoise-card-2025-comprehensive-guide-terms-application-scoring-indefinite-rights\/"},"modified":"2025-09-16T02:00:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T23:00:35","slug":"turquoise-card-comprehensive-guide","status":"publish","type":"makaleler","link":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/articles\/turquoise-card-comprehensive-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Turquoise Card: Comprehensive Guide (Terms, Application, Scoring, Indefinite Rights)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Turquoise Card is a privileged status that allows foreigners to work and reside in Turkey indefinitely and attract highly qualified labor and investors. This guide explains in a clear and practical way who is granted the Turquoise Card as of 2025, the scoring and evaluation criteria, all steps including the application-document-transition process, the rights of family members, cancellation\/appeal and costs. <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a Turquoise Card?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csgb.gov.tr\/uigm\/turkuaz-kart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Turquoise Card<\/a> is a special work and residence permit issued to highly qualified foreigners who will contribute to the country&#8217;s economy, employment, science and technology within the scope of Turkey&#8217;s international labor policy.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The first 3 years are regulated as a &#8220;transition period&#8221;. During this period, the Ministry of Labor and Social Security monitors the activities of the card holder. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the criteria are maintained at the end of the transition period, it is made indefinite.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Criteria such as educational level, professional experience, wage level, investment or export contribution, scientific\/technological studies are taken into account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Turquoise Card holders have the advantage of both a work permit and a residence permit with a single document. In this respect, it is one of the most comprehensive permits Turkey offers for foreign investors, scientists, researchers and highly qualified labor force. <\/p>\n\n<p>For detailed legal regulation: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.resmigazete.gov.tr\/eskiler\/2017\/03\/20170314-1.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turquoise Card Regulation published in the Official Gazette (March 14, 2017)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p>For more detailed information and terms and conditions, you can access the Turkuaz Card&#8217;s Turkish\/English brochure here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.csgb.gov.tr\/Media\/2hkk4ose\/turkuaz-kart-bro%C5%9F%C3%BCr-t%C3%BCrk%C3%A7e-ingilizce.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turquoise Card Brochure (Turkish-English<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who can apply?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highly skilled labor force<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highly qualified investor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scientist\/researcher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultural, artistic or sporting achievers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People who contributed to Turkey&#8217;s recognition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application process (step by step)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The application channel is selected in Turkey or from a foreign representative office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documents are prepared<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application is made through the system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scoring and certificate of conformity check<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transition period and annual monitoring reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application for indefinite extension (180 days rule)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Required documents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Passport copy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application petition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of conformity (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diplomas, proofs of investment, patents, award certificates, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Certificate of conformity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Official document verifying the applicant&#8217;s qualifications; provides an advantage in scoring.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scoring system<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>It is calculated according to criteria such as education, income, investment amount, foreign language, patents and awards.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transition period and indefinitization<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First 3 years transition period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annual monitoring reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>180 days before the application is mandatory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Family members and residents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>The proximity card issued to spouses and children replaces the residence permit.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rights and obligations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Rights Permanent residence, multiple entry, investment and trade rights<\/p>\n\n<p>Obligations SSI responsibilities, no right to vote<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fees, charges and costs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Fee exemptions, valuable paper fees and consultancy fees.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cancellation, rejection and objection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Reasons for cancellation: forged document, no entry, SSI violation, etc.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SSS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Is the Turquoise Card indefinite?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>The first 3 years are granted on a transitional basis, after the application for indefinitization it becomes indefinite.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Can family members reside in Turkey?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Yes, they can reside with a proximity card.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What if the application is submitted after the transition period has expired?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>The card is invalid.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Turquoise Card Pre-Assessment &amp; Consultancy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Get professional support in profile analysis, scoring simulation and document preparation from expert lawyers at MFY Legal | Law Firm.<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact now<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Turquoise Card, which Turkey created to attract highly qualified labor and investors, is a privileged status that allows foreigners to work and reside indefinitely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8889,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":""},"custom-post-tag":[143],"practice-area":[138],"published-year":[157],"class_list":["post-9006","makaleler","type-makaleler","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","custom-post-tag-articles","practice-area-foreigners-law","published-year-2025-en"],"acf":[],"taxonomy_info":{"custom-post-tag":[{"value":143,"label":"Articles"}],"practice-area":[{"value":138,"label":"Foreigners Law"}],"published-year":[{"value":157,"label":"2025"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-15-at-03.33.35-809x1024.png",809,1024,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"MFY Legal","author_link":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/author\/mfylegal\/"},"comment_info":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/makaleler\/9006","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/makaleler"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/makaleler"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8889"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9006"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"custom-post-tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/custom-post-tag?post=9006"},{"taxonomy":"practice-area","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/practice-area?post=9006"},{"taxonomy":"published-year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfylegal.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/published-year?post=9006"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}