In short
Acquisition of real estate by foreign individuals in Turkey is governed by Article 35 of the Land Registry Law. As of August 2026 a foreign individual may acquire at most 30 hectares nationwide, and their holdings may not exceed ten per cent of the privately owned area of any one district.
The right to acquire depends on nationality: which countries' citizens may acquire property in Turkey is set by presidential decision, and that list is revised periodically. The 30 hectare ceiling per person may be raised to as much as 60 hectares by presidential decision.
The second limit is geographic. Acquisition by foreigners is not possible in military restricted zones and security zones; the land registry carries out this check during the transaction. In addition, every transfer involving a foreign national requires a valuation report prepared by an appraiser licensed by the Capital Markets Board.
Why it matters to an investor
These limits do not affect an investor buying a single apartment in Antalya; 30 hectares is far beyond residential scale. They can become binding for an investor buying land or building a portfolio. The ten per cent district limit can also surface during a transaction in areas under heavy demand.