One Stop Office has started operating at the Istanbul Finance Center - a single point of service for foreign investors, employees of center companies and their family members. Migration and employment-related procedures are available in one place.
What operations are combined
According to the Migration Directorate, the office accepts procedures for residence and work permits, address registration, assignment of a foreign identification number, fingerprinting and other biometric operations. The project is coordinated by the Office of Investment and Finance under the President of Türkiye.
Who is the service intended for?
Key limitation: This is not a new common migration center for all foreigners in Istanbul. The official communication links the service to foreign investors, employees of Istanbul Finance Center organizations and their families. Before travel, it is necessary to confirm whether the applicant is eligible for the program and whether a digital advance application is required.
How the procedure begins
Digital processes are organized through portal.ifm.gov.tr. The applicant should use only the official portal, check the reception address and not transfer documents or money to persons who promise access to the office without a confirmed reason. A single window simplifies the coordination of departments, but does not eliminate the requirements for documents and permit criteria.
What does this change for business?
For financial center companies, reducing the number of individual visits can speed up the onboarding of expatriate professionals and their families. However, opening an office does not create a new type of residence permit and does not mean automatic approval. The decision on each application is still made according to the current rules and the submitted package of documents.