Freehold ownership for Palestinians in Turkey

A comprehensive updated guide on Palestinians’ freehold property ownership in Turkey 2024, including general conditions and required documents for property ownership for holders of Palestinian passports, and other details in our following article at Imtilak Real Estate.

Are Palestinians allowed to own property in Turkey?

According to Article 35 of the Land Registry Law No. 2644 issued in 2012, foreign nationals can purchase property in Turkey, provided they comply with legal restrictions. This law specifies the nationalities allowed to own property in Turkey. Based on this law, Palestinian citizens are entitled to own an unlimited number of properties in Turkey, provided the total area does not exceed 30 hectares.

It is worth noting that a new decision was issued amending Article 35 of the Land Registry Law No. 2644 on March 6, 2019, stipulating that Palestinians holding Lebanese, Egyptian, and Iraqi passports can own property in Turkey, after previously being limited to holders of Palestinian Authority passports only in 2012.

What types of properties can Palestinians own in Turkey?

The property ownership law in Turkey allows Palestinian citizens to own various types of properties in Turkey, including residential apartments, luxury villas, shops, commercial offices, warehouses, depots, hotels, and other types of real estate in Turkey.

Palestinians wishing to buy property in Turkey can also apply for Turkish citizenship by purchasing a property worth $400,000, provided the property is not sold for 3 years from the date of purchase.

What are the conditions for Palestinians’ property ownership in Turkey?

Turkish law requires obtaining approval from the Ministry of Interior for Palestinians’ property ownership in Turkey, especially when applying for purchase at the Land Registry Directorate. All procedures related to the transfer of the title deed from the seller to the buyer then continue within the Land Registry Directorate at Turkish state institutions.

Among the conditions for Palestinians’ property ownership in Turkey is having a residence permit, as Turkish laws require Palestinian citizens wishing to own property in Turkey to have any type of residence permit issued by the Directorate of Migration Management in Turkey. In addition, a set of required documents must be provided, which we will discuss in the next section.

Required documents for Palestinians to own property in Turkey

The most important documents required for Palestinians to own property in Turkey:

• Tax number issued by the Land Registry and Tax Directorate.
• Valid passport.
• Copy of residence permit.
• Personal photos.
• Receipt of payment for property fees.

Advantages of owning property in Turkey for Palestinians

Palestinian citizens can benefit from a range of advantages when wishing to buy property in Turkey, the most prominent of which are:

• The possibility of benefiting from the facilities provided by the Turkish government to foreign investors and tax exemptions.
• The possibility of obtaining Turkish citizenship and a Turkish passport by purchasing property worth $400,000.
• The possibility of obtaining real estate residence.
• The possibility of establishing many investment projects in Turkey.
• The possibility of purchasing property in Turkey in installments.
• Living in one of the strongest countries in terms of tourism and economy.
• The abundance of Arab schools and private Turkish universities that teach in English.
• The similarity of customs and traditions between Turkey and the Arab world.
• Low living costs in Turkey compared to other European countries.
• A prestigious and promising investment life within the latest residential complexes with stunning sea and natural views.

Owning property in Turkey for Palestinians and real estate residence

The property ownership law in Turkey allows Palestinians wishing to buy property in Turkey to obtain a short-term real estate residence permit by paying $200,000 according to the new laws issued by the Directorate of Migration Management in Turkey in recent days.

Owning property in Turkey for Palestinians and Turkish citizenship

The Turkish government provides many facilities for those wishing to own property in Turkey. Palestinians holding Egyptian, Jordanian, Iraqi, and Palestinian Authority passports can obtain Turkish citizenship by purchasing property worth $400,000, provided the property is not sold for 3 years from the date of purchase.

Are you Palestinian and want to own property in Turkey? Consult Imtilak Real Estate

Palestinians wishing to own property in Turkey can contact Imtilak Real Estate to obtain free real estate consultations about the real estate market in Turkey. The specialized advisory team in Turkish real estate provides a comprehensive study of the property to be purchased and gives clients the opportunity to view all complete information related to the property specifications, general surroundings, and geographic location in general.

Edited by: Imtilak Real Estate©