Türkiye for Singapore passport holders

Do Singaporeans need a visa for Türkiye?

Not for short social visits. Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Singapore passport holders need no visa for social visits to Türkiye of up to 90 days within 180 days from the date of first entry, and advises checking with the Embassy of Türkiye in Singapore before you travel; the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs also gives 90 days.

Work, study or a longer stay needs the right visa before you travel, or a residence permit in Türkiye; your passport must stay valid for at least 60 days beyond the end of the permitted stay.

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How are Singapore documents certified for Türkiye?

With an apostille. The Apostille Convention entered into force for Singapore on 16 September 2021, and the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) is the competent authority: you apply and pay on its online legalisation portal, then present the documents at SAL. Some documents must first be notarised by a Singapore notary public; check the current fees on the portal.

Turkish offices can verify a Singapore apostille on SAL's online register. In Türkiye, a sworn translator then translates the document into Turkish and a notary certifies the translation.

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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 Singapore 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 Singapore citizenship after Turkish citizenship?

Generally not. Singapore does not allow dual citizenship for adults: under Article 134 of the Constitution, the Government may by order deprive a citizen who, at 18 or over, voluntarily acquired the citizenship of another country. Men with outstanding National Service obligations face further restrictions.

Turkish citizenship by investment is open to Singapore 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.

Children under 18 included in the application are a separate case. Singapore has its own rules for dual nationals who are minors, including the requirement to renounce the foreign citizenship and take the Oath of Renunciation, Allegiance and Loyalty before 22; ask the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) how they apply to your child.

Because the consequence can be the loss of Singapore citizenship, take advice from an independent Singapore lawyer, and read the current text of the Constitution on Singapore Statutes Online, before you apply.

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Company set-up and the tax treaty

As with other foreign investors, Singapore individuals and companies can own 100% of a Turkish limited company (Ltd. Şti.) or joint-stock company (A.Ş.). Once the apostilled 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).

Singapore and Türkiye have a double taxation agreement, signed on 9 July 1999 and in force since 27 August 2001, according to the Turkish Revenue Administration's (GİB) treaty list. Check the treaty text published by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) for the rate that applies to your income and what is needed to claim relief.

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 apostilles 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 Singapore passport holders need a visa for Türkiye?

Not for social visits of up to 90 days within 180 days, according to Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (as of November 2026). Work, study and longer stays need the appropriate visa or a residence permit.

Can a Singaporean become a Turkish citizen and keep Singapore citizenship?

Generally no. Singapore does not allow dual citizenship for adults, and the Government may by order deprive a citizen who voluntarily acquires another citizenship at 18 or over of Singapore citizenship.

Do Singapore documents need an apostille for Türkiye?

Yes. Since 16 September 2021, Singapore documents are apostilled by the Singapore Academy of Law, some after notarisation, and then translated into Turkish by a sworn translator in Türkiye.

Is there a tax treaty between Singapore and Türkiye?

Yes. It was signed on 9 July 1999 and has been in force since 27 August 2001. Check the treaty text for the rate that applies to your income, and your own position with an independent tax adviser.