Türkiye for Malaysian passport holders

Do Malaysians need a visa for Türkiye?

Not for visits of up to 90 days. The Embassy of Malaysia in Ankara and the Consulate General in Istanbul say ordinary and official passport holders are exempt from visas for travel of up to 90 days, advise carrying a return ticket, and require the passport to remain valid for more than 60 days beyond the stay, in line with Turkish law.

To study, work or join family, apply for the relevant visa at the Turkish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur before you travel. To stay longer than 90 days, apply for a residence permit through e-İkamet before the visa-free period ends.

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How are Malaysian documents legalised for Türkiye?

Malaysia was not a party to the Apostille Convention on the Hague Conference's status table of 30 June 2026, so Malaysian documents need consular legalisation. Check the table again before you start, in case Malaysia has acceded since.

The usual order is: endorsement by a notary public (for copies, private and company documents) or by the competent body, such as the Ministry of Higher Education for degrees; attestation by the Consular Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra) in Putrajaya, where copies need a notary's endorsement first; legalisation by the Embassy of Türkiye in Kuala Lumpur, by appointment; and finally a sworn Turkish translation, notarised in Türkiye.

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Residence permits and buying property

Residence permits are issued by the Presidency of Migration Management (Göç İdaresi) under the Law on Foreigners and International Protection (No. 6458), and the categories are the same for every nationality: short-term residence (including on the basis of a home you own), family residence, student residence and, after eight years of continuous legal residence, long-term residence. You apply online through e-İkamet before your permitted stay ends.

For a home bought on or after 16 October 2023, a property-based permit needs a residential title deed showing a sale price of at least USD 200,000, converted at the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye rate on the deed date (as of November 2026); a valuation report does not count for this test. The address must also be in a neighbourhood that is still open to new foreign residents, and closures can change locally, so check the exact address before you buy.

Foreign nationals may buy property in Türkiye only if their nationality is on the list of countries kept under Article 35 of the Land Registry Law (No. 2644), and that list is not published. We found no restriction for Malaysian passport holders, but the official Your Key Türkiye portal says any Land Registry (Tapu) directorate can confirm a nationality's position, so ask before you sign a reservation or pay a deposit. Title passes at the Land Registry, not at a notary.

Property search, viewings and negotiation are provided by Bosphorus Brokers, the licensed real estate brokerage that Burak Unal operates as a registered sole proprietorship, under a written brokerage agreement. Turchina Group does not broker property and takes no seller or developer commission.

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Can you keep Malaysian citizenship after Turkish citizenship?

Generally not. Malaysia's official government portal states that Malaysia does not permit dual or multiple citizenship. Under Article 24 of the Federal Constitution, the Federal Government may by order deprive a citizen who voluntarily acquires the citizenship of another country, or who voluntarily claims and exercises rights available only to another country's citizens. Renunciation under Article 23 is possible from age 21.

Turkish citizenship by investment is open to Malaysian passport holders on the same terms as to other foreign nationals. As of November 2026 there are seven routes, most often a property whose value in a report from an SPK-authorised valuation firm reaches at least USD 400,000, or USD 500,000 in one of the financial routes, each held for three years; your spouse and children under 18 are included. The process typically takes 8 to 12 months, and approval is a Presidential decision that no one can guarantee.

Before you apply, read the current text of the Constitution and check your own position with the National Registration Department (JPN) and an independent Malaysian lawyer.

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Company set-up and the tax treaty

As with other foreign investors, Malaysian individuals and companies can own 100% of a Turkish limited company (Ltd. Şti.) or joint-stock company (A.Ş.). Once the legalised shareholder documents are ready, registration typically takes 2 to 3 weeks, and about 3 to 4 weeks to an operational company with a bank account (as of November 2026); the filings are made by an independent Turkish lawyer and the bookkeeping by a licensed accountant (mali müşavir).

Malaysia and Türkiye have a double taxation agreement, signed on 27 September 1994 and in force, according to the Turkish Revenue Administration's (GİB) treaty list. Check the treaty text published by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) for the rates that apply to your income.

A treaty does not decide where you are tax resident. Türkiye treats you as resident if your domicile is there or you stay for more than six continuous months in a calendar year; for your own position, speak to an independent tax adviser.

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How Turchina Group helps

Turchina Group is a citizenship, business and cross-border process consultancy, not a law firm, and it does not give investment advice. We explain the Turkish requirements in Mandarin or English (written Chinese is fully supported), plan the order of steps for each family member, organise legalisation and sworn translations, and prepare the application file with you and coordinate its submission.

Legal work, notarial acts, valuations and accounting are done by independent professionals whom you engage directly, and no one can promise an approval or a timeline. Whether to use any route is your decision.

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Do Malaysians need a visa for Türkiye?

Not for visits of up to 90 days, as of November 2026. Carry a return ticket and make sure your passport is valid for at least 60 days beyond your stay. Study, work and family visas are applied for at the Turkish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur.

Do Malaysian documents need an apostille for Türkiye?

No, because Malaysia was not a party to the Apostille Convention as of mid-2026. Documents go through a notary or the issuing body, attestation by Wisma Putra and legalisation by the Embassy of Türkiye in Kuala Lumpur, then sworn translation in Türkiye.

Can Malaysians hold Turkish and Malaysian citizenship at the same time?

Malaysia does not permit dual citizenship. A citizen who voluntarily acquires another citizenship may be deprived of Malaysian citizenship under Article 24 of the Federal Constitution, so check your position before you apply.

Is there a tax treaty between Malaysia and Türkiye?

Yes, signed on 27 September 1994 and in force. Check the treaty text for the rates that apply to your income.