Income requirement for a family residence permit
The family member in Türkiye (the sponsor) must show that they can support their family. The total monthly income must not be less than the minimum wage, and must not be less than one third of the minimum wage for each family member. The sponsor is also included in the number of people.
| Number of people | Net minimum wage basis | Gross minimum wage basis |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 people | 28.075,50 TL | 33.030 TL |
| 4 people | 37.434 TL | 44.040 TL |
| 5 people | 46.792,50 TL | 55.050 TL |
| 6 people | 56.151 TL | 66.060 TL |
The law does not state clearly whether the net or gross amount applies; to be on the safe side, we recommend planning your income based on the gross amount.
Other requirements
- Health insurance covering all family members.
- A foreign sponsor must have been living in Türkiye with a residence permit for at least 1 year (not required for holders of a work permit, Blue Card or scientific research permit, or for spouses of Turkish citizens).
- Both spouses must be at least 18 years old.
- The sponsor must not have been convicted of an offence against the family order in the last 5 years and must be registered in the address registration system.
- For Turkish citizen sponsors, a written income declaration is sufficient.
A family residence permit (aile ikamet izni) is granted for a maximum of 3 years at a time and cannot be longer than the sponsor's own permit. Staying abroad for more than 180 days in the last year may lead to the permit being cancelled.
Legal basis: 6458 sayılı YUKK Art. 34, 35; Uygulama Yönetmeliği Art. 31, 33, 40/5; Asgari Ücret Tespit Komisyonu Kararı 2025/1 (RG 26.12.2025).
