Turkey Turquoise Card 2026: Talent Rules & 3-Year Transition
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2026
10 Sep
Turkuaz Kart is Turkey's talent green-card (Law 6735): indefinite work + residence without employer tie, via points and board recommendation.
Guide from Gars talent services. See residence hub.
1. Five Categories Table
| Category | Who Qualifies 2026 |
|---|---|
| Highly qualified | Top education + high wage + scarce expertise |
| Investor | Investment volume + exports + jobs + tech |
| Scientist | Documented strategic research |
| Culture/sport | Proven international success |
2. 3-Year Transition Trap
| Phase | Rule |
|---|---|
| Transitional 3 years | Ministry monitors activity |
| 180-day window | Apply to remove record or card invalidates |
| Family | Dependent residence; work needs separate permit |
Compare standard permit and founder permit.
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