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TurkeyNo named retirement visa, but the property-based or self-sufficient short-term residence permit renews yearly for retirees with income and private insurance (under-65s) and is widely used. Fethiye, Antalya, Bodrum and Alanya have large British and European retiree communities; Izmir is the urban option.
What to compare
- Income or deposit threshold, and whether it must be a pension.
- Health insurance requirements and public-system access.
- Tax treatment of foreign pensions and any special retiree regimes.
- Path to permanent residency and time allowed abroad.
- Where retirees cluster: Fethiye and Bodrum.
Official & reference sources
Mid-range partners
Mid-range · partner listingRetirement communitiesManaged communities near Izmir with healthcare access
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