Paperwork is one of the biggest worries families raise about retiring abroad — and one of the easiest for us to take off your shoulders. Here’s a simple overview of how long-term stays work in Turkey, and how GrandyGo helps.
Please note: this is general guidance, not legal advice, and rules can change. We’ll always confirm the current requirements for your situation.
Starting out: the tourist entry
Most of our guests begin on a standard tourist entry, which many nationalities — including UK citizens — can obtain easily. This is often how people start: come out, settle in, and see how life here feels before committing to anything longer.
Staying longer: the residence permit
For those who decide to stay, Turkey offers a short-term residence permit that can be renewed. It’s a well-trodden path — many thousands of Europeans live in the Antalya region this way. The process involves some documents and an application, which is exactly where our team steps in.
How GrandyGo helps
You are never left to face a foreign bureaucracy alone. Our English-speaking team guides you through the paperwork, helps gather what’s needed, and walks alongside you through each step. What looks daunting from a kitchen table in the UK becomes a manageable, supported process on the ground.
- Guidance on the current entry and residence options
- Help preparing and organising documents
- Support through the application itself
No pressure to commit
Because you can begin simply and decide later, there’s no need to resolve everything before you arrive. Start with a trial month, experience the life here, and take the longer-stay steps only if and when it feels right.
Want the paperwork explained for your parent’s nationality and situation? Book a free call and we’ll walk you through it.