December 26, 2025
Guide to Obtaining a Tourism Residence Document (2026): Step-by-Step Roadmap from Application to Result
The real estate rental ecosystem in Turkey underwent a profound transformation with the Law No. 7464 on the Rental of Residences for Tourism Purposes. Now, obtaining a "Tourism Residence Permit" (commonly known as a daily rental permit) has become a legal requirement for property owners wishing to rent their homes through global platforms like Airbnb, Booking, VRBO, and Expedia or local channels.
So, how is this document obtained according to the standards of 2026? What is the process of getting approval from the apartment management? What are the legal procedures, fees, and penalties?
In this guide, we explain short-term rental regulations in detail by compiling scattered information from the internet.
What is a Tourism Residence Permit?
The legislator has divided residential rentals into two main categories based on duration:
Tourism Rentals (Short-Term): This refers to the rental of residences for 100 days or less at one time. This activity is considered a commercial activity and is subject to approval from the Ministry based on Law No. 7464.
Residential Rentals (Long-Term): These are rentals made for 101 days or more at one time. This type of rental falls under the Turkish Obligations Law and does not require a tourism license.
Important: Whether the property owner is an individual or a company does not change the situation. The activity itself is subject to permission.
Tourism Residence Document Application: Who Can Apply, Who Cannot?
With the Law No. 7464 on the Rental of Residences for Tourism Purposes, the short-term rental (Airbnb) sector has gained a new discipline in Turkey. One of the most common mistakes made by property owners is the belief that "I have the title deed, I will make the application myself." However, your legal status directly affects the validity of the application.
To ensure that applications made to the Ministry are not rejected, the status of the applicant’s ownership rights on the property is essential. According to the regulations, authorized individuals are categorized into three main groups:
1. Owners and Title Holders (Real and Legal Persons)
Applications for standard residences, apartments, or villas can be made by individuals holding the following statuses:
Residence/Apartment/Villa Owners: Property owners who appear as "Owner" on the title deed.
Usufruct Holders: Individuals who have the right to use and benefit from the property (usufruct) even if the bare ownership belongs to someone else.
Superficies Holders: Those authorized to build on or maintain an existing structure on a plot of land.
2. Special Case for Residences (Commercial Enterprises)
The process is slightly more flexible for structures classified as "High-Quality Residences" (Residences). If the building's management plan allows for short-term renting and is managed by a management company:
The management business or marketing business (provided it has a travel agency certificate) can make a collective application on behalf of the apartment owners.
⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: Hierarchy of Ownership Rights
The most important detail that many investors overlook is this: If a usufruct or superficies right has been established on a property, the owner of the property (bare ownership holder) cannot apply for the permit.
The legislator relies on the "right of use" in this case. In such situations, the authority to apply exclusively belongs to the usufruct or superficies holder.
Can Someone Else Apply on Your Behalf? (Power of Attorney Situation)
If you are living abroad or do not have time to deal with bureaucratic processes, you are not obliged to apply in person.
Third parties or professional management firms authorized with a notarized power of attorney can carry out the application process on your behalf.
Before Applying: Physical Conditions of the Residence
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism seeks certain "qualified residence" standards in homes applying for a permit. Before applying, the property must meet the following physical conditions:
Mandatory Safety and Equipment List
Fire Safety: There must be a smoke detector in every bedroom, a gas/smoke detector in the kitchen, and a fire extinguisher. (The extinguishers must be checked periodically).
Escape Plan: There must be an escape plan/drawing hanging behind the entrance door of the residence showing the evacuation route in case of emergencies.
Capacity Limit: The maximum number of people who can stay in the residence is determined by the number of bedrooms. Typically, it is calculated as 2 people per bedroom + an additional 2 people for common areas (without exceeding the maximum capacity).
Basic Equipment: The house must be equipped with standard furnishings to meet guests' personal needs (bed, towel, hot water, internet, etc.).
3. The Most Critical Stage: Approval from the Apartment/Site Management (Muvafakatname)
Among the necessary documents for daily home rental, the hardest to obtain is the approval of the flat owners. The law is quite clear on this matter:
Unanimous Consent Condition: A consent document signed unanimously by all independent unit owners in the building (not tenants, but title owners) is required. A simple majority (%51) is not sufficient.
High-Quality Residences (Residences): If the building is classified as a residence with the statement "short-term rental is allowed" in the management plan and offers reception and security services, it may not be necessary to obtain individual approvals from the title owners.
Suggestions for Convincing Neighbors
The main concern of apartment residents is safety and noise. To manage this process:
Professional Management: Indicating that the rental will be conducted through a professional company and that all entrants and exits will be recorded.
Identification Notification (KBS): Providing assurance that guest identities will be reported to the Police can ease the convincing process.
Documents and Process Required for Application
Applications are made not physically, but via the e-Government portal of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Documents Required for Real Persons:
Identification Information: Sample of T.C. Identity Card or Passport for Foreigners.
Property Document: Title deed sample (or usufruct right document).
Building Documents: Occupancy certificate (Building Usage Permit) or Structure Registration Certificate obtained under the Zoning Peace.
Consent Document: Approval document signed by all title owners.
Receipt: A document proving that the application fee and plaque fee have been paid.
Basic Documents Required for Legal Entities (Companies and Institutions)
If you are applying on behalf of a legal entity such as a company, foundation, or association rather than an individual, the person authorized to represent the legal entity must have the following information and documents ready for e-Government transactions:
📝 Trade Registry Information: If the business is registered in the trade registry (LTD, A.Ş., etc.), MERSIS Number or Trade Registry Number.
🏢 Tax Identification Information: For legal entities not registered in the trade registry (Universities, Foundations, Associations, etc.), a Tax Identification Number (VKN).
✍️ Power of Representation and Obligation: The authorized representative of the legal entity must include a T.C. Identity Card (or photocopy of passport if foreign) and a signature sample in the Notarized Signature Circular or Signature Declaration.
Process Flow:
Application: Documents are uploaded through e-Government.
Payment: The relevant year’s fee is paid into the Ministry’s revolving fund account.
Inspection: Teams authorized by the Governorate visit to inspect the residence on-site (usually within 30 days).
Placa: If the residence conditions are suitable, the permission document is issued and the "Tourism Residence" plate, which must be hung at the entrance of the building, is delivered.
Critical Document Control List Based on Property Type and Ownership Structure
There is not a single standard document list for applications for a Tourism Residence Document. The Ministry requests different obligations depending on the physical location of your property (villa/apartment) and the title structure (joint/single). Here’s what you need to prepare based on scenarios:
1. Is it an Apartment or a Detached Villa?
The most critical distinction that determines the fate of the application is here. The neighbor approval (consent document) processes differ here.
🏢 If it’s an Apartment (Condominium/Real Estate): This is the most challenging process. The approval given unanimously by all apartment owners (100% of your neighbors) is required.
Required: A sample of the decision recorded in the apartment decision book stating "suitable for tourism rental", notarized.
🏡 If it’s a Detached Villa: This is a more advantageous scenario. Even if your villa is within a site, if it has a detached (independent) entrance, you do not need approval from other residents of the site.
Required: A building status document or project proving independent entrance (generally available in title/municipality records).
2. Is There a Partnership on the Title Deed? (Multiple Ownership Situation)
If you are not solely listed as the owner on the title deed, the status of the other partners shapes the application.
🤝 Shared Ownership (Joint Title Deed): This situation involves multiple people with certain shares.
Required: Written approval from the majority of shares (more than half) + photocopies of the identities and signature declarations of those who approve.
👨👩👧👦 Joint Ownership (Inheriting): Generally seen in inherited properties, where shares have not been separated.
Required: Approval from all heirs/owners is essential. Each must add their identity and signature declaration.
⚠️ Important Detail: In the written declaration, the identity of the “Responsible Owner” to be contacted on the ministry’s side must be clearly stated.
3. Do You Have More Than 5 Apartments in the Same Building?
This is a special rule concerning investors. If you are going to apply for a permit for more than 5 residences in the same building, the process transitions from "individual" to "commercial".
Required: A Business Opening and Operating License obtained from the relevant municipality.
Additional Condition: If this building is within a site, a unanimous decision of all apartment owners in the site must also be added to the file.
4. Residence (High-Quality Housing) Status
Residences have a privileged status under Law No. 7464. If the management plan allows, individual approvals from the apartment owners are not required, but technical documents are more rigorous.
Basic Documents:
📄 Status Document: An official document showing that the structure is a "Residence" within the scope of Article 19 of the Planned Areas Zoning Regulation.
📘 Management Plan: A sample of the management plan that is registered in the title deed allowing short-term rentals.
Who is Applying? Authority transfer is possible in residences:
If the Residence Management (Management) is Applying: Owner approval + Company documents (Signature circulars, MERSIS no).
If the Marketing Company (Travel Agency) is Applying: Owner approval + Consent of the management company + TÜRSAB (Agency) document.
💡 "Don’t Underestimate the Consent Document Process"
The biggest mistake we see on the ground is the belief that "I got the signature in the apartment decision book; that’s enough." No, it’s not enough. This decision must be notarized and uploaded to the system in digital format with the correct resolution. One missing signature or stamp may result in the 30-day waiting period ending in rejection.
Prohibition of Subleasing (Arbitrage)
A frequently asked question in the sector is "Can I daily rent the house I rented to someone else?". The answer is negative.
Rule: The permission document is only granted to the property owner (or usufruct holder).
Prohibition: Tenants are prohibited from renting the property they have rented to third parties for tourism purposes (Subletting).
Exception: The owner can transfer the management of the property by signing a contract with authorized Group A Travel Agencies. However, in this case, the legal ground is established through the agency and the property owner.
Punitive Sanctions (2026 Projection)
Administrative fines applied in cases of rental without a document are deterrent and increase annually by the re-evaluation rate. https://www.ktb.gov.tr/TR-373916/izinsiz-kiralama-faaliyetlerine-iliskin-duyuru.html
Violation Situation | Penalty |
Rental Without a Permission Document (1st Detection) | Each residence incurs a fine of 100,000 TL and a 15-day period. |
Rental Without a Permission Document (2nd Detection) | If continued after the period, 500,000 TL. |
Rental Without a Permission Document (3rd Detection) | 1,000,000 TL fine. |
Platform Violations | If intermediary platforms like Airbnb, Booking, etc., do not remove unlicensed listings, they incur a fine. |
Identity Notification Failure (KBS) | Additionally, a monetary penalty is applied under the Law No. 1774. |
How to Obtain a Tourism Residence Document? (Step-by-Step Guide via E-Government)
If you have completed the theoretical preparations and documents, it’s time to implement. The application process is entirely carried out online via the E-Government portal.
To get approval all at once without struggling with bureaucracy, follow the steps below in order.
⚠️ Before Starting the Application: 2 Critical Preparations
If you do not complete the following two steps before entering the system, you cannot progress on the application screen:
Two-Step Entry Approval: For e-Government security, your account must have the "Two-Step Entry" (SMS or Mobile Confirmation) feature enabled.
e-Government Registration Link: https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/ktb-turizm-amacli-kiralanan-konut-izni-7918
Ministry of Culture Residence Registration Link: https://vatandas.ktb.gov.tr/konut-belge-basvuru/login
UETS (National Electronic Notification System) Registration: The Ministry sends approval or rejection responses to you digitally. You must obtain a UETS address from PTT and enter this address in the application form.
UETS Registration Link: ptt.etebligat.gov.tr
Step 1: Log into the System and Authorization
Applications are made through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s E-Government integration.
Step 2: Application Type and Personal Information
After logging into the system, click the "New Application" button on the screen that appears.
Identification Information: The system will automatically pull your identification information.
Contact Information: Make sure your mobile phone and email address are up to date.
UETS Address: Paste the UETS code you obtained from PTT into the relevant box.
Power of Attorney Application: If someone else (for example, Homeyday or your lawyer) is applying on behalf of the property owner, they must answer "YES" to the question "Is the application being made by proxy?" and upload the notarized power of attorney into the system.
Step 3: Entering Property Information
This stage is the "heart" of the application. You must accurately enter the title information and physical features of your property. Choosing the Type of Residence:
For standard apartment units or detached houses -> "Residence"
For luxury residences -> select the "High-Quality Residence" option.
Address Verification: The property's address must match the UAVT (National Address Database) code.
Step 4: Uploading Required Documents (Document Glossary)
The system will ask you to upload various documents based on your property type. The terms here can be confusing. Here’s a "translation" of the terms you will encounter on the upload screen:
Requested Document Name | What Does It Mean? |
Consent Declaration of Property Owners | If there are multiple shareholders on the title deed; this is a written and signed approval document stating "Yes, this house can be rented" from the other partners. |
Block Property Owners' Consent | For an apartment; it is a decision example approved by all neighbors in the building unanimously, notarized. |
Site Property Owners' Consent | If more than 5 houses belonging to the same person in the same site are to be rented; approval from all site residents is required (generally not requested in individual applications). |
Business Opening and Operating License | This is the commercial license that must be obtained from the municipality only for those with more than 5 residences. |
Step 5: Extra Documents for Residences
If you selected the property type "High-Quality Residence (Residence)" in Step 3, the system will additionally request the following documents:
Management Plan: A management plan registered in the title deed permitting short-term rentals.
Management/Marketing Business Approval: If the application is made by a company (such as Homeyday), the consent letters of both the management company and the owner.
Travel Agency Certificate: The certificate of the renting company (TÜRSAB).
Step 6: Approval and Submission
After uploading all documents in PDF format, check the declarations at the bottom of the page (checkboxes) and press the "Apply" button.
How Will the Process Progress?
Preliminary Review: The Ministry digitally examines the documents. If there are deficiencies, a notification will come through the system.
On-site Inspection: If the documents are complete, inspectors come to check if the house meets the standards (fire extinguisher, bed capacity, etc.).
Document Delivery: If the inspection is positive, your Permission Document and Door Plaque (Brass Plate) are prepared.
How Do Legal Entities (Companies) Apply?
The process is 90% the same as for individual applications for companies. The only difference is the entry method:
The company representative logs into the system with their own E-Government password.
They check the option "Perform Transaction on Behalf of Legal Entity" on the application screen.
Instead of identification information; they enter Company Tax Number, MERSIS No, and Trade Registry information.
The authorization document (Signature Circulars) is uploaded to the system.
Is Renting Out Daily Homes Legal?
Yes, it is legal, but it is subject to strict rules and inspections under Law No. 7464 on the Rental of Residences for Tourism Purposes. According to the law, renting residences for 100 days or less at one time is considered a commercial activity, and permission from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism is mandatory. Rentals conducted without a permission document (licence) are considered illegal and incur high administrative fines.
Where to Obtain a Daily Rental License?
Applications are made completely digitally through the e-Government portal of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, not from physical offices. Property owners or authorized individuals whom they have given power of attorney can initiate the process by logging into the system from turkiye.gov.tr.
How to Obtain a Daily Rental License?
The license acquisition process progresses as follows: First, the title, identification, and (if an apartment unit) the consent document approved by all the apartment owners are uploaded to the system through e-Government. After the application fee is deposited into the Ministry’s revolving fund account, teams authorized by the Governorate inspect the property on-site. If the inspection result is positive, the permit document is issued, and the plaque required to be hung at the entrance of the building is handed over.
What is the Penalty for Not Reporting Identities at Hotels and Tourism Residences?
Reporting guest identities to the Police (KBS) is a legal requirement, and failure to report incurs an additional monetary penalty under Law No. 1774. Additionally, if the business operates without any permit, administrative fines of 100,000 TL for the first detection, 500,000 TL for the second detection, and 1,000,000 TL for the third detection will be imposed.
Is it Legal to Rent a Summer House Daily?
Yes, it is legal. However, the fact that the property is only used during the summer season or is a "summer residence" does not change the rule; if the rental duration is less than 100 days, obtaining a Tourism Residence Permit is mandatory. Rentals without a permit are also removed from platforms such as Airbnb and Booking as required by law.
What is Law No. 7464?
This is the fundamental law that changed the rental ecosystem in Turkey and registered short-term rentals made through platforms like Airbnb/Booking. The law categorizes rentals into two main categories based on the duration: Rentals of 100 days and below at one time are classified as "for Tourism Purposes", while rentals of 101 days and above are classified as "Residential Rentals" (Long-Term).
What Happens If Apartment Residents Do Not Approve?
The regulation for apartment units (condominium/ownership rights) is very clear: An application cannot be made without a consent document signed unanimously by all property owners (that is, 100% of your neighbors). Approval from a simple majority (%51) is not sufficient. If even one neighbor does not approve or does not sign, a permit document cannot be obtained for that apartment.
Can a Tenant Rent the House They Rented to Someone Else Daily?
No, Law No. 7464 prohibits rental arbitrage (where a tenant rents the house they rented to someone else). The permit document is only granted to the property owner or usufruct holder. Tenants renting the property they have rented to third parties for tourism purposes (Subletting) is strictly prohibited.
Is Neighbor Approval Required in Residences?
Residences (High-Quality Residences) have an exceptional status in this matter. If the management plan of the building includes a statement that "short-term rental is allowed" and the building meets the necessary reception/security requirements, it is not necessary to obtain individual approvals from title owners. However, in order to benefit from this exemption, it is mandatory to present the management plan registered in the title deed.
Short-term rental is a model that has a high profit potential for real estate investors. However, with Law No. 7464, this process has been placed on a completely registered and auditable ground.
To ensure that your property is legally compliant, to manage the apartment management processes correctly, and to avoid facing punitive sanctions, it is recommended to seek assistance from an expert.
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